Rome is a historic city and a political and economic city, and for many Italians, it has always been their wish to come to Rome to see it.

The wishes of ordinary people, for big people, this is nothing. The delegation, which had just returned from Germany, dragged its tired body and stepped off the special train. At this time, it was already the beginning of the lanterns, and most of the members of the delegation who returned were also like arrows. However, there are exceptions, such as Prime Minister Antonio, who is not in a hurry to go home at this time.

"Go to the Home Secretary's house."

For the Prime Minister's order, the driver did not dare to ask and drove directly to the home of Home Secretary Cruz.

Located next to the Seven Hills, the Piert neighborhood is an upscale neighborhood in Rome, where you can live with the rich and the rich, and the Minister of the Interior, Cruz, lives here.

At this moment, a car drove up to its door, and Prime Minister Antonio stepped out of it. It's a small three-storey building, and the flowers blooming in the yard give it a hint of leisurely feeling, but it looks very ordinary in this neighborhood.

"Prime Minister, I'm going to knock on the door."

"No, I'll do it myself."

Rejecting the driver's help, Antonio himself came and knocked on the door.

There was a crisp knock on the door, and soon the door opened.

"Excuse me...... Your Excellency the Prime Minister, please come in! ”

"Thank you!"

Although the butler had never met Antonio before, how could he not know the butler as the Minister of the Interior, newspapers, photographs, public gatherings, etc.

"Prime Minister, welcome to you."

Cruz, as the Minister of the Interior, immediately greeted the butler after hearing the butler's words. Although I was surprised that the prime minister actually came to my house, my face was filled with a smile like seeing an old friend. He fully demonstrated the basic qualities of a political figure.

"Excuse me, Cruz, I'll take the liberty of paying a visit as I pass by."

"Hahaha, the prime minister can come to me, it's a flourish!"

Those who don't know must think that these two are daily old friends together, who can know that the two do not have much in common, This is the first time the Prime Minister has come to the home secretary's house.

After a brief introduction to his family, Cruz brought the visiting prime minister to his study, while the butler waited outside and forbade anyone to approach.

The Prime Minister was handed a glass of red wine, and Cruz poured it for himself. "Taste the wine from my hometown."

Antonio took a sip and felt that the taste was very normal and a little astringent. "Not bad."

"Hahaha, Prime Minister, you are still the first person to say that my red wine is good, this kind of red wine with a slightly bitter taste, many people don't like it. But I like it very much, because the sweetness left behind after the bitterness is more cherished. ”

Cruz didn't know if he was talking about wine or himself, but Antonio didn't know.

At this point, Cruz suddenly changed his words. "Prime Minister, won't this surprise visit be to taste my family's wine bar?"

Antonio smiled at Cruz's somewhat wary words. "Of course not, I came to visit this time, and I really need to discuss something with you."

Cruz did not open his mouth to the Prime Minister's words, and it was clear that he was waiting for the Prime Minister to continue speaking.

"I intend to have the cabinet resign and start the elections early."

Antonio didn't hide it, and directly reported the purpose of this.

"Poof! Cough...... Cough...... Cough! ”

In the face of such eye-popping content, all the red wine that Cruz had not swallowed in his mouth was wasted.

"Prime Minister, are you kidding?"

It's no wonder that Cruz was shocked, because the news was so exciting, the prime minister was going to hold an early election, there must be some intention or problem. Because the government is running so well, there are no major faults, and there are no major crises, everything is so calm and peaceful. Why this prime minister suddenly set off a monstrous wave by himself, Cruz really didn't understand.

Facing Cruz's wary eyes, Antonio smiled bitterly inwardly. Although he was not too familiar with the Minister of the Interior, he could barely guess the other party's thoughts by virtue of the surprise in his eyes. Speaking of which, if Antonio had been killed three months ago, he would not have thought that he would have talked to the National Socialist Party so soon, but there are some things that he must solve as soon as possible.

What made Antonio unable to retreat was the Triple Alliance, which had just been negotiated, and as a fairly good politician, Antonio certainly knew what was being renewed this time. It can be said that the signing of the renewal of the alliance represents a closer alliance between Germany, Italy and Austria, and it is the three countries that they need to contend with are gradually formed, Britain, France and Russia.

It was evident that such a united confrontation would be more dangerous, and from what he knew of His Majesty, Italy would do its best, now that it was already involved. And Italy's finances, which are currently healthy, will immediately become beyond their means.

Yes, Italy's finances are currently very healthy, second only to Britain among European powers. At present, Italy's military spending is only 25.8%, only 0.7% higher than that of the British Empire.

With the exception of Britain and Italy, the other four countries have reached more than 30%. Among them, the highest proportion of military spending is that of its ally Germany, whose military spending accounts for a staggering 41.2% of total fiscal revenue. This also illustrates Germany's current situation, which has to compete with France and Russia on land and Britain at sea, which costs no less, and also needs allies to help share the pressure.

However, with the end of the trip to Germany, it was inevitable that Italy, which had signed a new contract, would join it. Then a large amount of investment in the army will inevitably follow, and a large investment in military spending will inevitably increase government expenditure. A substantial increase in military spending will inevitably lead to a lot of cuts on the government's side, and this is not necessarily enough, not necessarily enough.

According to Antonio's judgment, the government must find a way to support its great expansion in Italy, and the only way that can be thought of is to raise taxes in addition to borrowing. And it is quite possible that the government will use both methods at the same time.

Cutting welfare spending, borrowing aggressively, and raising taxes are difficult for Antonio, let alone all three, and the left-wing party he leads must not make a ruckus, and it will inevitably cause a split in the party.

But it must be done, because this is the desire of the current mainstream in the country, and the people who have been mobilized to have national self-confidence, as well as the monarch, hope that Italy will play a key role in the future.

As the leader of a left-wing party, Antonio needs to consider his own governing base, and it is impossible to deviate from his support base. Know that he is left-right, not right-left.

Rather than being ousted from power by someone in a mess at that time, it is better to make a deal at this time. At present, the only person who can make a deal or replace the left-wing party is the far-right National Socialist Party led by Home Secretary Cruz, and this is the main reason why Antonio appeared in Cruz's house.

Looking into Antonio's eyes, Cruz realized that it was not a joke, but serious.

At this moment, Cruz immediately felt his heart pounding violently, and an unbelievable feeling welled up in his heart.

"Your Excellency Antonio, what do you or your party want?"

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