Chapter VII: Judicial Storm (6)

"What the hell is going on? Is Donadoni's old dog crazy in his head? At the Socialist Party meeting, Matteotti couldn't believe his eyes, his face distorted with anger.

Camilo, chairman of the Socialist Party, guessed a little bit about the incident: it was probably the news that the deputy had sent money to Donadoni leaked out, and it was Tassotti who had the relevant evidence, otherwise such an unbelievable result would never have happened. But now it's useless to regret it, it's your own, who is to blame?

He thought for a long time, and finally said: "I think this matter will end here, and if it drags on, the greater the momentum, it will be very unfavorable to us, anyway, the verdict is also suspicious, there is no conclusive evidence, and at worst, it is just a loss of money, which is easy to solve. At present, some members of parliament are facing by-elections, and this is a key point that cannot be mistaken. ”

"Inappropriate practices?" Matteotti was stunned, "Did you really do the job?" ”

The other party sighed, looked at Mateotti like a monster, and finally said angrily, "What do you think?" In a case where the original verdict was upheld in both trials, and no work was done, why should the Supreme Court remand for a new trial? ”

"And what about my case?" Matteotti asked.

"Your case will also be compensated, and the party will pay for it." Camilo glared at Matteotti, "In any case, your entry and exit from the red light district is a big stain, and after discussion, we have decided to remove you from the post of secretary general and impose an internal party warning, but the latter will not be announced to the public." ”

"It's not fair to me."

"Of course it's not fair, but the party can only help you to this point, otherwise you will have to settle the 6 million lire compensation yourself?"

Matteotti was immediately silent, 6 million lira was equivalent to 300,000 US dollars, which was not a small amount, and all his possessions were sold to make up this amount.

On June 10, Mateotti, exhausted by the lawsuit, finally reluctantly paid 6 million lire in compensation and announced an apology in person, a conclusion that has now been overshadowed by the Socialist unconstitutionality, which publicly admitted and apologized for "improper interference in the administration of justice" and accepted the fine, and with Donadoni's resignation, turmoil in the judiciary ensued – the president of the Supreme Court was about to change hands.

Although Mussolini didn't know how Contini got Donadoni down, he also admired this kid's methods, it is not easy to make Donadoni obediently soft, of course, he also needs an obedient chief justice, since Contini has completed the operation, Donadoni himself recommended and Tassoti also has one of them, he immediately nominated Tassotti as the president of the Supreme Court and the chief justice and submitted it to the parliament for a vote.

Matteotti relented, but Contini didn't want to let him go so easily. On June 14, he and the Ministry of Education jointly announced the establishment of a joint group scholarship, focusing on supporting poor students who have completed high school education and are ready to go to university, and subsidized 500 students every year: the top 100 tuition and living expenses are provided in full; 101-300 students are free of tuition and half of the living expenses are provided; 301-500 students are free of charge.

In addition, the remaining funds will be used to purchase books and equipment for some universities. At the press conference, he bluntly stated that the first payment came from the 6 million lire compensation paid by Matteotti, and sarcastically said: "Mr. Matteotti has done a good thing, at least promoted the establishment of the scholarship, and if he pays more, I think the benefits will be expanded." Of course, this is the first year of 6 million scholarships, and in the future, the United Group will provide no less than 6 million lire every year to support education. ”

The reporters laughed and applauded.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Ministry of Education announced that it would hire Contini as Assistant Minister of Education, following the example of the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Aviation and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, in appreciation of his contribution to the development of Italian education - in addition to the 6 million scholarships, the United Group also provided nearly 1,000 radios free of charge to various secondary and higher education institutions in the country, which is also a huge expense.

However, the scope of this batch of scholarships is very strange, only supporting science and engineering and normal students, and not at all in the liberal arts.

When asked about this, he replied: "I think Italy has too many students who sit and talk about Taoism, and too few who can do practical things, and Italy is ranked first in terms of lawyers, businessmen, literature and literature, but when it comes to the ranks of scientists and engineers, it ranks last among the mainstream powers." During the expansion of the United Group, I felt that the team of engineers and technicians was so poor that I had to keep bringing in talents from Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and other countries to meet the needs of the company, and these jobs could have belonged to the Italian people, and this situation had to be corrected! ”

"But you're a liberal arts student yourself......"

Contini shrugged: "The problem is that my family is not short of money, so I don't need funding, and besides, there are too few college students like me who can make money, I hope that college students will quickly learn science and engineering knowledge to make money in the United Group." ”

The reporter was defeated by this powerful logic, and all snickered, and Contini didn't brag about it, and it was really unique to be the president of a nationally renowned enterprise group as a 20-year-old college student. And his academic performance is not bad, although he has only appeared at the University of Rome this semester, the professors still unanimously agree that he has excellent academic performance - President Ziano attendance is certainly zero, but the thesis is a perfect score, and the overall evaluation is still excellent. Besides, the University of Rome is still counting on a scholarship to hug the thighs of the United Group, and of course it will not interfere with this kind of thing.

"In addition, do you want this group of joint students to practice in the United Group in the summer? What is the special purpose? ”

"First, I hope to cultivate the work quality of combining professional knowledge and practice, which is the only way to become an engineer. Second, this is also the vision of the Youth League, hoping that this group of sponsored students will be able to see the country's ever-changing achievements and cultivate their pride and patriotic enthusiasm. Thirdly, they will receive a bonus to subsidize their families, and at the same time, they will be able to see how other seniors work hard, work hard, and change their fate with knowledge, which I believe will be particularly attractive to students from poor backgrounds. "So don't get in on the rich guy to get a scholarship, because it would be embarrassing to arrange for you to carry a steel pipe on the construction site." ”

The crowd burst into laughter.

"In a few years' time, when the financial situation of the United Group improves, I plan to donate funds to every university in Italy to build a teaching building, a library, and at least a modern laboratory, so that the higher education of the whole country can reach the international advanced level, and at the same time, the scholarship will be extended from the current higher education to secondary technical education."

"How many years will it take?"

"3 years!" Contini held out three fingers, "If you don't believe me, you can record my words, and if I can't do it in 3 years, you can spit in my face!" ”

The Minister of Education next to him smiled: "Believe, believe, under the leadership of President Ziano, any kind of miracle in the world can be created!" ”

After the press conference, Enzo reminded: "Young master, there is a German telegram that a man named Hermann Goering wants to visit you these days. ”

Contini closed his eyes and thought about it, it was already June, and the time was finally coming, nodding and saying: "Call him back, I warmly welcome him, I will wait for him in Rome!" ”