Chapter 30: Jumping Up and Down (3)
Two days later, the old Ciano called back: full support, young people have dreams to boldly support, it is not unacceptable to lose a few years, but the plan must be more detailed, come back and let's discuss it.
In fact, he made this decision with blind confidence in his son, and did not analyze it in depth, the main reason is that this time he made a double: more than 700,000 US dollars in the name of the principal to recover, in fact, this is in exchange for a mark loan, from the current mark on the road to depreciation all the way to the situation, a year later this loan does not need to be repaid at all or as long as the symbolic repayment of a little, there is no talk of the principal or not the principal, more than 700,000 are all net earnings.
Another more than 7 million US dollars according to the 10% distribution ratio of the old Chiano can receive more than 700,000 US dollars, and after the two are combined, his net worth has skyrocketed by more than 1.5 million US dollars, of course, Contini is even more terrifying, directly getting more than 5 million, and he has become the rich class of Italy, and he is only 19 years old and has not yet graduated from college.
The "grand blueprint" of his son's plan to lose $5 million in five years is not a big deal in the eyes of the old Chiano, and the great thing is to take some profits back, if it is done, he, the Minister of Transportation, will show his face greatly, and he doesn't want to think about the question of whether $5 million is worth it for the time being.
After making money, the old Ciano was in a good mood, and thoughtfully considered the improvement of his son's living conditions, in view of the fact that the property should not be revealed too much for the time being, he only dared to cautiously buy a three-bedroom apartment in the traditional rich area of Rome instead of tossing a luxury villa, the advantage is that it is more secluded, close to the newspaper office, and considering that he plans to take care of his son's daily life and plan to have a maid.
Originally, Mrs. thought that since the family was in Rome, there was no need for her son to live outside, but the old Ciano knew Contini's tossing temperament, plus there was a mess of the newspaper, and felt that the son was already an adult and responsible, so he didn't have to live at home, and just come back for a meal together on the weekend.
In order to prevent some unspeakable incidents between the young maid and the young master who lived together, the specific selection was personally checked by the old Madame Ciano, that is, the mother of Contini, and finally a capable maid who was nearly 40 years old was carefully selected from the family.
Contini knew nothing about anything other than that he had begun to buy shares in General Motors and American Radio, and he was busy accompanying Duhey to inspect other German aviation companies, during which Duhey was deeply touched when he learned that Junkers had also confirmed the development trend of metallized and monoplane aircraft.
In general, the level of Italian aviation is not lagging behind in the world at the moment, but the disadvantages are more obvious:
First, there are too many aviation companies, most of which are not a sign of strong strength, but because the scale of enterprises is generally small, except for Fiat, which can be compared with foreign first-class companies, the rest are small;
Second, the production is too low, and there are very few companies that can produce more than 200 aircraft per month, and Germany has four;
Third, there are too many models and too miscellaneous, and maintenance and repair are generally a big problem - this is the sequelae caused by a large number;
Fourth, the core of aircraft research and development - the level of aero engine development is low, and the enterprises that can make engines are generally fewer than aircraft manufacturing enterprises, but the problem in Italy is low output and low technical level;
Fifth, relying too much on the genius of individual designers, there is no joint force in research and development, and the tendency of designers to focus on design and light production is obvious......
After writing the general report, Contini felt that these views were too bland and not spicy enough, and added a note to continue to stimulate Duhei: "The overall level of the Italian aviation industry is okay, but the distribution is uneven; Some cutting-edge fields can reach the international advanced level, but the overall level is low; There is a severe shortage of high-volume, large-scale manufacturing systems and skilled workers...... If the status quo does not change, it will be okay to be in the limelight, engage in flying races, and bluff people in the future, and if you really fight a large-scale war, you will lose! ”
The last half of the sentence is the most terrible conclusion, which means that the Italian aviation industry can play the ticket, and when the big war, especially the world war, is really over.
After reading the report, Du Hei was neither worried nor angry, on the contrary, he seemed very calm, and finally said: "I basically agree with the idea of this report, but I can't hand it in like this, as for the reason, I think you know better than me." ”
Contini nodded: Because of the theoretical authority of Duhei, and the level of Italian aviation is indeed okay, Mussolini is quite supportive of the formation of an independent air force, and is currently discussing follow-up arrangements with the army, if this report is submitted in this way, it will not be able to do anything other than provide attack shells to the opposition, and it will eventually anger Mussolini.
"This is a report for you...... Contini juggled out another report, "and this is what is intended to be presented to the Cabinet and the Leader." ”
The second report is written with a sense of art, and the opening chapter clearly points out that Italy is the world's top aviation power, with advanced technology, wide distribution, many talents, and various fields of aviation research, without blind spots. Then it boasted that Italy was the first country in the world to use aircraft in combat practice, setting off a storm of a new military revolution, and based on this deep soil, the world's most advanced air supremacy theory was produced, which shows that Italy's system from theory to practice is very complete; He then went on to show that the formation of an independent air force is the trend of the times, and that it is another key measure taken by Italy to lead the world military trend and open up the trend, and it embodies the leader's farsightedness in looking to the future, which will surely be remembered forever by history.
The last paragraph of the report is read out word by word: "By examining the situation at home and abroad, we have come to a conclusion: the aviation industry and the air force have achieved unprecedented and proud results, and are the pride of all Italians!"
…… Looking forward to the future, under the wise leadership and great attention of the great leader, under the guidance and encouragement of the fascist revolutionary spirit, and with the united efforts of all people of insight in the aviation, military and political circles, as long as we continue to work in the right direction, the aviation industry will surely become the pillar industry of our national economy, the independent air force will surely become the backbone of the national defense system, and will surely undertake the historical responsibility of uniting people's hearts, inspiring morale, inspiring spirit, and showing the new national image of Italy. The Italian aviation industry and the independent air force will surely be the most dazzling jewel in the crown of the new Roman Empire! ”
Du Hei sighed: "Calais, I finally feel old, you will be more suitable to be the Minister of Aviation than me in the future......"
"Teacher, I'm not even an assistant to the minister......
"You will yes, when I go back, you will be the assistant to the minister, you can print this title on the business card, except that there is no salary, and the other powers are the same as the assistant minister."
Contini didn't care about the salary or anything, he nodded and asked, "Teacher, how to change the second report?" ”
"There's no need to change it, when I go back, I will officially report to the leader in the name of the Ministry of Aviation." Du Hei thought for a moment and added, "As for the first report you gave me, I will put it on my desk, I can see it when I look up, and use it to alert myself!" ”
In fact, Contini expounded in the report that there are many other technological prospects, including rocket-powered, jet-powered aircraft, helicopters, automatic navigation, torpedo attacks, airborne operations, and a series of operational concepts have all appeared.
He sighed, "I don't know how your head grows?" Why do you always come up with outlandish but logical theories? I know you're studying law, so you probably haven't been exposed to aeronautics, weapons, or military science, right? ”
"I'm in the history department now, and I'm interested in business management...... I am also very interested in military affairs and warfare, and I am also very interested in science and technology. Contini pretended lightly, it was simply infuriating, "Teacher, academics are bypassable, and you may encounter obstacles in studying in a field, if you think that you don't have enough knowledge, then you are wrong, because you have fallen too deep." Once you try to think about it from a different angle, the problem may be solved, especially in front-end research, you must be calm, let go of yourself, and be at ease......"
Du Hei's face twitched: "Are you sarcastic about me?" ”
"No, I think the teacher has a good mentality, and he is the most humble and down-to-earth minister I have ever met...... Now, this cabinet, to tell the truth, has the grace and grace to put on its desk an alarmist and even worthless report to remind its dignitaries that there is no one but my teacher, including my father. ”
"I understand your roundabout flattery, and it's very good, but in the future, if you can flatter me a few less, I will be even happier."
Contini shrugged his shoulders disapprerovingly, and Antonio, who had been listening in the carriage, couldn't help but laugh too: Even Du Hei, who has a headache for the leader, was actually eaten to death by the young master, and it can be regarded as one thing and one thing.