Chapter 17: Spectators

The question of whether the House of Savoy is rich or not, nine out of ten Italians will tell you that they have, and one will tell you that they are very rich.

As a wealthy House of Savoy, then you can afford to do something on your own without relying on the government.

This is why Carlo will go it alone after the government does not agree. Although he does not currently have the power in his hands, he does not lack financial resources.

So where is Carlo now?

He is currently touring the research center in Marino.

On a fenced-off site on the shores of Lake Albano, Carlo is watching the construction of the site with the future leader and Tesla.

The buildings on this site are generally small buildings of three or four storeys, and the only one that is a little taller is the future complex, and even this complex is only five stories high. There is nothing difficult about this in terms of construction.

Along the way, the construction leaders kept explaining the role of their respective buildings to them, and when they came to a four-story building. The person in charge pointed and said. "This is a laboratory for high-frequency currents, and the building next to it is equipped with a power room for power generation."

Although the person in charge of construction did not know what these words meant, Tesla was a knowledgeable person, and he looked at the building in front of him covered in wood and linen, full of interest.

Carlo glanced at Tesla's performance and asked. "How's it going?"

"It's progressing well and we expect the buildings to be delivered in another three months."

The words of the person in charge of construction satisfied Carlo. Although in later generations such a building can be repaired in more than a month. But considering the different times, it is already good to be able to complete it in five months.

There was nothing to do at the construction site, and Carlo and Tesla came out after spending an hour in the construction site.

Although Tesla didn't show anything, Carlo felt that he liked it very much.

"Do you like it?"

"Yes, it's a good place, the environment is beautiful, it's perfect for a vacation, and it's a bit wasteful to do scientific research."

Tesla's evaluation made many people secretly laugh, but I didn't expect this one to be so humorous.

"You're wrong, Mr. Tesla. It is a waste to use it for vacation, and such a beautiful environment is used for scientific research. ”

Carlo's words moved many people, but they didn't expect His Majesty to value Ke so much. In this era when men are used as animals, women are used as men, and children are used as women, there are kings who value people so much. (This was the result of improvements after the revolution of 1848, when men were machines, women were animals, children were men, and many workers lived less than 40 years.)

Although all European countries are currently investing in science, the living conditions of other researchers, except for particularly famous scientists, are not as high as that, and generally only enough for one family.

After inspecting the construction site, Carlo and Tesla walked around Marino, and the town life was pleasant. Because of its proximity to Rome, the town grows a lot of fruits, vegetables and flowers, full of pastoral atmosphere.

Tesla is okay, Carlo faces such an atmosphere, and has a feeling of living like this.

"Maybe you can build a manor here, and come and feel the breath of life when you have free time."

When it was time to leave, Carlo couldn't help but have this thought in his head. However, when he thought that he was only 15 years old, and that it was too long to talk about pastoral retirement life now, this idea was quickly abandoned by him.

The return from Marino to Rome was still very fast, arriving in Rome in an hour and a half, and after sending Tesla to the University of Rome, Carlo was ready to return to the palace. At present, because the scientific research center is still under construction, Tesla is using the equipment of the University of Rome to conduct research on electricity.

After returning to the palace, Carlo greeted his mother, then went to his room after seeing his younger siblings. Although today's tour is not long, it makes Carlo extremely happy. Because it represented the first influence he exerted on the Italy of this era. Although it was done with family funds, it also represented the first step in the long march.

But before he could rest, Baron Felimich arrived.

At present, Carlo attaches great importance to the former chief of the guard, because he finds this baron to be very useful, and he is one of the few talents he can use. And Felimickey was also very good, and he was good enough to complete the task that Carlo had arranged, and this time it was the same.

"Your Majesty, I have already found out the information you asked me to check."

Felimickey's words lifted Carlo's spirits. "Let's talk about how many people didn't accept the invitation of the prime minister."

"Last night, three people turned down the Prime Minister's invitation, including Commerce and Trade Secretary Gullits and Agriculture Secretary Marc Clyde who refused for various health reasons."

Carlo's eyes lit up when he heard this. "What about the actual situation?"

"According to what we know, these two ministers have not been unwell recently, and they are still working and meeting guests today."

Receiving such good news, Carlo feels that it is a good day. "And who's the other person?"

"Your Excellency Depretis, he directly refused on the grounds that he did not want to participate."

"Depretis?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"That's good news for me."

Carlo was very happy to see that the former chief of the guard continued to provide the latest information.

"In addition, today, the news of Depretis's break with the prime minister is spread throughout the city of Rome."

"Did anyone speak up to clarify?"

"No, neither of the parties has come forward to speak?"

"So that's interesting?"

Carlo wondered why. "What do you think is the reason for this, Mr. Baron?"

In response to Carlo's inquiry, Felimich spread his hands and said. "Your Majesty, I don't know. Because of this, there are no more sources, and I dare not make a decision. ”

"It's okay, just tell me your judgment and offer me to think about it."

"I don't think it can be fake."

"What about judgment?"

"Because it's divisive, both of them have the same political support at the moment, but Prime Minister Caliroli is a little bit more lucky, and at this particular time, De Preetis doesn't want to see the other side get too much power."

Although Felimich spoke in a more subtle way, Carlo understood. That is, when the new king could not grasp the power, the regent voluntarily gave up the power, resulting in the current prime minister's power is amazing. And the key is that the prime minister can be replaced, so some people have moved their minds.

However, although Carlo knew this, he had nothing to do with him, and no one would look for him on this issue. Even if he was looking for it, it was his uncle, the Duke of Aosta, after all, the regent could at least give them a name.

And Carlo also knew this, but he was a little unwilling to give up like this.

"Is there no other way?"

"Yes."

"You're at least three years old."

Then there is still no way.

Although Felimich has no choice, it doesn't mean that Carlo intends to give up, he thinks of a candidate, as long as he supports himself, then there is also a way.

Just do it, thinking of this, Carlo immediately prepared to continue to write letters, as long as the national hero supports, he can also brush up on his presence.