World War II wreaked havoc on Italy, with the loss of all its colonies, the destruction of one-third of its national wealth, and the reduction of production and national income by more than half.

According to media statistics, in May 1946 industrial products were only one-third of the pre-war level, and the output of agricultural products was only seventy percent of the pre-war level, and foreign trade was completely suspended.

Italy's national debt is now seven times higher than it was before the war, and the country is in deep crisis.

But at the very least, the Allies did not see Italy as the main culprit of the war. Although Italy was now deprived of its sovereignty, they would soon regain it and also get Trieste, the port that had originally belonged to Austria, making Austria a landlocked country.

At this stage, however, the Italians were still worried, and as accomplices, they feared that they would suffer the same tragic fate as the Germans.

In fact, Italy has now become a secondary battlefield in the struggle between the Eastern and Western camps. In Italy, the problems of people's livelihood led to a massive increase in poverty, and the power of the PCI expanded rapidly, even surpassing the power of the ruling non-partisan government.

In Paris, the G-21 conference, led by the foreign ministers of Britain, the United States, France, the Soviet Union, and China, was fiercely fighting, and there was a stalemate in the meeting room for any benefit. In Germany, countries are also at loggerheads in Potsdam over the distribution of Germany's interests.

In today's Italy, people can't see the future, and they won't know that they are a defeated country, and because of the opposition between the Eastern and Western camps, they will become the side that picks up the bargain.

The University of Turin is located in the heart of Turin, surrounded by the oldest urban area in Turin and lined with churches.

The hotel where Zhou Nan and his family stayed was located next to the library of the University of Turin, which was an internal hotel of the University of Turin. However, since European universities are not walled, the privacy here is not very good.

When Zhou Nan and the others arrived, there were already many reporters and students gathered here, and the entire area around the hotel seemed to be overcrowded.

Seeing such a battle, Etinny couldn't help but say, "I find that Jonas, your speech has become more and more influential. ”

Zhou Nan said with some worry: "I think our preparations are a little insufficient now, Italy is not as calm as France." ”

Stolko nodded and said: "Maybe we should let the Liberal Democratic Party send a few more people over, it is difficult to control the situation with just a few of us." ”

"When I enter the hotel, I will call and ask the party to send a few more people."

As soon as he got off the bus, Zhou Nan was enthusiastically pursued, and the University of Turin also sent a beautiful Italian female student to send flowers to Zhou Nan.

Zhou Nan took the flowers and wanted to shake hands with the other party to thank him, but the female student enthusiastically threw herself into Zhou Nan's arms. The warm fragrant nephrite was in his arms, and Zhou Nan was embarrassed, but the flash lights on the scene kept flashing.

Italians seem to have become accustomed to this kind of enthusiasm and do not find it inappropriate. The girl's face was blushing because of excitement, and she was also photographed by reporters.

It's a pity that Zhou Nan didn't respond too enthusiastically, otherwise, those reporters would have been able to weave an ambiguous story again.

Zhou Nan is only 24 years old this year, and his long body is erect, although he is soft, which is not in line with the aesthetics of Europeans and Americans, but he is also handsome and extraordinary.

If he can have a little more romance on him, it will also attract the interest of readers very much.

Arriving in Italy ahead of schedule for Zhou Nan, they were joined by the party's Italian district councillor Galliani, a senior member of the Lugano region, who is 65 years old this year and one of Zhou Nan's crazy supporters.

The Italian Quarter's position in Switzerland is very awkward, the economy is not as good as that of the German-speaking Quarter, the political status is not as good as that of the French-speaking Quarter, and the population is small, so it is often a neglected class in Switzerland.

However, the people of the Italian region do not have much political demand, and they live in a small area south of the Alps, enjoying a leisurely life.

Compared to the Italians around them, they are already very satisfied with their current life and enjoy this kind of living atmosphere.

In the national nature of the Italians, they are passionate, free, unrestrained, and uninhibited.

"Jonas, come, let me introduce you, this is the Rector of the University of Turin, Mr. Lechli, and this is the Mayor of Turin, ...... Canale"

There were more than a dozen leaders and professors of the University of Turin, as well as several city leaders and representatives of Italian parties. Zhou Nan's brain was a little insufficient for a while, so he could only passively laugh with him and shake hands with everyone to say hello.

The welcome ceremony went on for a while, and Etinny, on behalf of Zhou Nan, promised the media reporters that a press conference would be held later, and they finally got rid of the reporters and entered the hotel.

But they were followed by several photojournalists from the newly established Swiss television station and a veteran journalist from the local media in Turin.

Zhou Nan and the others were taken directly into the conference room of the hotel, and after more than 20 people were seated, the president of the University of Turin, Lai Qili, first gave a welcome speech, and then said to Zhou Nan: "Mr. Zhou, originally we arranged for you to give a speech in the auditorium of the university, but because there are too many people from all walks of life who have applied to audit, we can only arrange the lecture venue in the concert hall near the school. ”

"Mr. Lechli, the main purpose of our lecture is to promote Mr. Zhou's academic philosophy to the students," Stolko asked. Although in the previous talks, our speeches deviated a little from the intended route, but the main purpose is this. Can you guarantee the number of students and professors auditing? I don't think people in society should be too interested in academic speeches, right? ”

Turin Mayor Canale said: "Mr. Zhou's speech on the international situation in Europe has caused a strong response on the European continent, and European governments attach great importance to Mr. Zhou's speech...... Mr. Gasberry ......"

Zhou Nan asked unexpectedly, "Isn't Gasberry the prime minister?" ”

Italy, like Germany and Singapore, has a responsible cabinet system, in which the president is the nominal leader of the country, but the actual chief executive is the prime minister, also known as the chairman of the Council of Ministers in Italy.

The president has no power in his hands, and all the power is in the hands of the prime minister.

Gasbelli was Italy's most outstanding politician, and in the eight years after World War II, he was elected prime minister eight times in a row, which is very rare in Italy after the fierce infighting.

He is also known as the father of the European Union along with Adenauer in Germany and Schumann in France, and has a high status in Italy.

"The Italian Cabinet is currently holding re-elections, Mr. Gasberry has just resigned as prime minister, and it will not be until July 10 at the earliest to elect a new prime minister," Canale said. Therefore, Mr. Gasberry also came to observe Mr. Zhou's speech in a private capacity this time. ”

Zhou Nan pondered for a moment and asked, "In other words, everyone wants me to conduct an in-depth analysis of the current international situation in Europe, rather than focusing on my academic aspects." ”

Richley smiled and said, "Mr. Zhou, if your political ideas are in line with reality and have a positive significance for the post-war reconstruction of European countries, I think your scholarship will naturally spread, right?" ”

Zhou Nan looked at Stolko and couldn't help sighing, when he was on the road, he still wanted to restrain the limelight, but now it seems that this plan is going to change again.

He has now been driven into a dead end by everyone, and it seems that everyone wants him to take this path only.

Of course, he could ignore these opinions, but it is conceivable that even if he did not say these things in his speech, he would be questioned by politicians from all walks of life in private.

Instead of communicating privately with countless people, it is better to directly say what you know in public.

His lectures, starting in France, have begun to deteriorate, and what was originally a path of academic promotion has now become a recognized expert in international relations.

If he meets too many politicians in private, it will not be good for him at all.

Yesterday I met with French politicians, today I met with Italian politicians, so the day after tomorrow, will he see Soviet politicians coming to his door? The day after tomorrow, he could not see Yugoslav politicians.

This vortex is unfathomable, and if he can't maintain a detached posture, he will definitely be dragged into the water.

Neither the East nor the West actually want to have a person with great influence, sharp eyes, and a detached position.

He's either not one or every, and it's not a hard choice.

He had no choice but the former.

But since he wants to choose the former, then he must make it clear in public what everyone is concerned about. Otherwise, he, a "little man", would not have the ability to refuse the requests of those powerful people to see him.

The purpose of Canalai's appearance is already obvious, and there seems to be only one way to Zhou Nan.

So, Zhou Nan quickly made a decision. "Mr. Canalai, Mr. Lechley, I think I understand my situation by now. As a theorist, I don't have a good solution to the actual situation, but I try to make my understanding public. However, because I had prepared a humanitarian presentation, I had to change all the content of my previous presentations, so I thought I needed a quiet environment to perfect my presentation. ”

Canale nodded and said, "President Denikla has fully considered your views of the Liberal Democratic Party, and no one will affect your personal life during your time in Italy." ”

Denickra: This is a good intention, and the best way. It also has the effect of protecting Zhou Nan by not allowing Zhou Nan to be interfered with by anyone, and expressing opinions that are fair and not influenced by anyone.

Seeing Galliani who was signaling to him with his eyes on the side, Zhou Nan once again felt the benefits of having a party as a backing. If he was just a person, at this time, I am afraid that he would face intimidation, kidnapping and other violent acts.

Without the support of a single party, how can he maintain a fair and detached position, and I am afraid that both the East and the West will use all kinds of means to make him conform and favor himself, and even serve himself.