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After the formation of the new cabinet, many tasks must also be gradually put in place, and there are three main things that Eric is most concerned about, the first is the great unity of all nationalities, with this premise, no difficulties are a problem, however, to achieve the harmonious coexistence of the nations, it is necessary to improve the overall quality of national life, and to achieve equality in the distribution of national economic dividends. To that end, he has already made his point of view clear to the new Acting Chancellor, Hans Luther.
The second content is the country's economic construction; Specifically, it is divided into the protection and development of energy, the transformation of scientific research achievements and capital investment, as well as economic and trade exchanges with countries around the world. The newly appointed Acting Foreign Minister Konstantin von Nwright will focus on overcoming the trade barriers of the United States, Britain, France and other countries, striving to export German products at the same time as technology to these countries, and find more mutual understanding with these countries in the field of tariffs.
The third content is also very sensitive to Eric, and that is the never-ending national defense military. Although Germany already has the strongest ground forces in Europe, there are still shortcomings in the development of the navy and air force, compared with the German Empire a few years ago, Germany now has no shortage of production experience and technical personnel, let alone funds and teams, so it must make up for these shortcomings in a relatively short period of time.
Because he slept late, Eric deliberately stayed in bed for a while the next morning, and took this opportunity to seriously review the many people and things that had been opposite him over the years. He admits that his handling of Stresemann has been excessive, but it is impossible to start over again, otherwise he will be slapped in the face and will not be able to face the whole people. However, from a practical point of view, Stresemann is also a person who is to blame for himself, and he is about to retreat.
Eric was puzzled that when Magnus von Braun, a member of the SPD, was nominated to join the cabinet as Minister of Agriculture last year, although Stresemann and Finance Minister Yarma strongly opposed it, but through doing their work, the two finally seconded it, but they did not expect that they had been haunted by this matter, and they were moved by the lobbyist sent by Pree von Henrick to divide it by two, and chose the wrong solution in the face of major problems......
Just then, the phone rang.
Eric has grown more and more disgusted with the ringing of the phone, especially lately, and the harsh sound has been unpleasant to himself almost every time.
The call was from Max, the chief counsellor, who was going to England and went to the presidential palace to resign, because Eric was not in the office, so the call went to Eric's bedroom.
"Going to England again? Are you still my chief caregivers? Why do you always run to that little island in Great Britain? Eric found himself often having something to talk to with the chief, and he couldn't do without him.
These words warmed Max's heart, but this time it was angry and funny.
"Oh! Dear Mr. President, is this a compliment to me? However, you have just brought back Ambassador Constantin von Niuwright, who had been in England well, and the day before yesterday you replaced Mr. Miller as your Foreign Minister, how can you forget it so quickly? Max reminded.
"Oh! My God! How did I forget that? In this way, we in Britain will not form an ambassador's absence. Eric patted his head, "Then you can't just say go, the country still has a lot of things waiting for you to help me make up my mind, who will I go to when you leave?" Otherwise...... In this way, we can re-select a suitable person to replace Konstantin von Niu Wright. ”
Max is a loyal and honest man, but sometimes he is the backbone of Eric. So on the question of whether Max would go to England now, Eric has been undecided.
"I'm afraid it's hard to find such a candidate in the short term, and even if you can wait, the development and construction of the Navy can't afford to wait. You wouldn't disagree with me, would you? Max is worthy of being the chief adviser, and he thinks far-reaching.
Eric was speechless for a moment, and had to reluctantly agree with Max's opinion.
Who would be better suited to be ambassador to the United Kingdom, Eric couldn't think of it, after all, he was not particularly familiar with German talent at the moment. In the past, Stresemann would easily help him solve this problem, but now that Stresemann has been dismissed, naturally there is no obligation to help him. So Eric pulled through Hans Luther's prime minister's line.
Hans Luther is scrutinizing the "General Account of the Implementation of the Comprehensive Rural Reform" submitted by the Minister of Agriculture, Magnus von Braun. Because Stresemann has been in poor health these days, the handover procedures for the prime minister have not yet been completely completed, and he only got this very important rural survey material in his hands today.
After receiving Eric's phone call, Hans Luther also happened to have several issues of agricultural development that he wanted to discuss with the president, so he set off with this information without saying a word.
Eric was anxious, and with the microphone stacked up, he hurried up to his office.
"Your Excellency the Acting Prime Minister, do you talk about your business or mine first?" Eric smiled at Hans Luther, who had just sat down.
"Let's talk about Mr. President first." Hans Luther had the same humility as Stresemann, which was Eric's first and foremost optimism.
"Okay, now that you know about me, let's talk about who you're going to recommend for me." Eric was also very simple, because Hans Luther had always been a very good and close old subordinate to him, and he had nothing to be humble.
"You've heard of Andreas von Schmidt, right?" Hans Luther asked rhetorically.
"I have heard of it, but I don't know much about it, and His Excellency the Acting Chancellor needs to tell me more about him, because Britain has always been a very important trading partner of the German Confederation, and I want someone who can speak in Britain." Eric first prescribed his own conditions.
Andreas von Schmidt's father was a famous German diplomat in the late Reich, gentle and simple, well-founded, and a good piano player. Because he often traveled to Europe and the United States and the rest of the world for the benefit of the empire, and brought a period of regional prosperity to European countries, he was very popular with European and American countries, and he also won the trust of the British royal family......" Hans Luther gushed.
"I would like to hear your opinion on Andreas von Schmidt himself, Your Excellency Acting Chancellor." Eric interrupted Hans Luther.
"Oh! Yes, I want to say in detail about his father that this Mr. Andreas von Schmidt had the same sentiments and personal abilities as his father, but, for various reasons, he did not become an enviable diplomat, not even an official position. Hans Luther stopped as he spoke.
"He has never been an official and has no political experience, so how can he become a qualified diplomat?" Eric is skeptical.
"You're on the point, Mr. President, although he has not been an official, it doesn't mean that he can't be an official, and it doesn't mean that he can't be a good diplomat, because he has this extraordinary potential." Hans Luther said with great certainty.
"Why hasn't such a capable person come out to be an official?" Eric was still skeptical.
"His father was angry at the collapse of the empire, coupled with the poverty and persecution of the puppet regime after the war, and finally died on the way to flee, and before his death, he told Andreas not to enter politics easily, so he is still reluctant to come out to become an official." At this, Hans Luther sighed regretfully.
"The federal government is not the imperial era and the puppet regime of the old man's imagination, and he now has every reason to come out and do something for the country." Eric looked at Hans Luther and said, "Tell him to come quickly, I want to have an interview first." ”
"Okay Mr. President, you're done talking, can you talk about me now?" Hans Luther said with a smile, and took out the "Summary of the Implementation of the Comprehensive Rural Reform" that Magnus von Braun had personally collected.
"It seems that this 'outlierous' agriculture secretary, who is not favored by the Federalists, has really made some achievements?" Eric has something to say, and he doesn't seem to be optimistic about Magnus either.
"Don't be in a hurry to judge how well this SPD is working, only after reading this material carefully will you find something out of it." Hans Luther also had the greatest strength, that he did not exclude other parties, but he paid great attention to talent and cultivation.
Eric knew that Hans Luther was a person, and that Hans Luther was so important that he could take this information very seriously, so he decided to study it.
"Well, I'll take a closer look overnight, and tomorrow afternoon you bring me the man named Andreas von Schmidt, and I'll reply to you at the same time a few questions from here, okay?" Eric seems to be trading with Hans Luther.
"Of course, these two things seem to be in a hurry, so let's do it together!" Hans Luther was also very happy, and was about to get up and go back to the Chancellery.
"Wait Hans," Eric suddenly remembered something.
"Is there anything else, Mr. President?" Hans Luther stood still.
"Stresemann hasn't moved out of the Chancellery yet, has he?" Eric asked.
"Yes, Mr. President, he is not in good health, so I didn't rush it, and besides, I am only an acting prime minister now, and there is no need to be so anxious." Hans Luther replied.
"It seems that you are not very satisfied with the word 'generation'! If you want to remove the word 'deputy', then improve your performance, get more votes for yourself, and prepare for the competition in April next year. Eric patted Hans Luther on the shoulder and said, "For Stresemann, I still have to avoid suspicion, it is not good to see him in person, you should care more when it is convenient for you, and if you find a suitable position in the future, find him an idle job." ”
Hans Luther stood stiff, he was too sudden. It stands to reason that Stresemann can't live with the president, but why is the president so guilty, it seems that the truth of being a man really can't be learned. At the same time, Hans Luther was even more in awe of Eric.
"It's not cheating, is it?" Hans Luther deliberately joked.
"You say yes, you say no, then you don't, Your Excellency Acting Prime Minister." Eric replied.
"Okay, I'll take care of the situation." Hans Luther said.
"Let's go Hans, I won't leave you for lunch today, because you have just taken office, and your work is quite heavy." Eric urged Hans Luther, who was still standing there.
"Oh! Yes, it's time for me to go. Well, though, I have to thank Mr. President on behalf of Mr. Straitermann. Hans Luther said, walking briskly to the gates of the presidential palace and disappearing into the lush willow lanes of the Hansa Felter Palace.