My Italian Chapter 36

"Dell, since we are all old friends, let's make it clear that we have no idea about our country in Tunisia. At present, we just hope that we can withdraw our investment before I become the Prime Minister. As a friend, you can't let me Difficult to do."

In a secret room in the Prime Minister's Office, De Pretis, the Prime Minister, is talking with the middle-aged man in front of him. Through his name, we can know that this is the French ambassador, Danny Dyer, who is currently in charge of the full power of cooperation with Italy. negotiating representative.

"My old friend Depretis, it's hard for me to say that."

Danny Dyer continued with an embarrassed expression. "You also know that we are a republic, and we can't force companies to buy your properties in Tunisia. Besides, we are all civilized countries, and following business regulations is also our consistent principle. Of course, for the high-quality Italian companies and railways in Tunisia, I will Look for banks or companies to help acquire them, but there may be some discrepancies in the price, which may be around 80-90%, I hope this will not affect our friendship."

"Of course, this will not affect our friendship, but I think many of our companies in Tunisia are worth acquiring, not just those you mentioned."

Then DePretis pointedly said. "In addition, I think your Excellency, as a matchmaker, deserves a reward. Five thousandths is a very reasonable number."

Yes, De Pretis wants to solve the follow-up problems in Tunisia as soon as possible, because the drought continues, the Italian government has almost spent its funds, and urgently needs to find another way. Of course, the government can also issue a government bond. At present, Italian government bonds are still popular in the securities market, but De Pretis needs to consider more. Borrowing money just as prime minister would appear to be helpless with finances, and just need to negotiate with France about the end of Tunisia, so Italy's investment in Tunisia over the years needs to be recovered as soon as possible.

In order to recover the investment as soon as possible, giving partial rebates has become a proper means.

"Seven thousandths."

Danny Dyer said that I wouldn't be sleepy if you want to talk about it, and asked for a higher price.

"Dell, your appetite is too big, this will make it difficult for me to do it."

In the face of the numbers proposed by Danny Dyer, DePretis did not refuse.

"My request is not excessive. You have to know that I can't do this alone. It needs to be done up and down, and it can fall into my hands at most two layers."

Facing Depretis' hesitant expression, Danny Dyer spoke out about his difficulties.

"I know this, but you also need to know that my country's investment in Tunisia is very large. If it is too high, it will be difficult for me to satisfy the people, especially since I have only just come to power, and I can't ignore the public opinion. Just five percent, you how do you feel?"

Obviously, Depretis felt that 7/1000 was inappropriate.

"Depretis, it's too little money to make people above me dissatisfied, and you know that Tunisia is currently under our protection, so I think seven thousandths is very reasonable. It can also make the amount of the transaction greatly increased, It is very beneficial to both of us.”

Seeing that De Pretis was unwilling to accept this figure, the French ambassador had already begun to use coercion and inducement.

However, in the face of coercion and temptation, Depretis was not at all good at speaking.

"Well, Dell, the gap is currently between two points, and if you want to reach a consensus, you must make concessions to each other. Your Excellency must realize this."

Depretis spoke calmly and slowly, but his expression did not change at all.

"If that's the case, I'm sorry I can't accept it."

After speaking, Danny Dyer got up and prepared to leave. In the face of the French ambassador's behavior, Depretis did not take any further action, but this was to stand up and watch him go.

After waiting for a while, a figure opened the door and entered, and Sabot, the former mayor of Rome and now the new finance minister, walked up.

"Prime Minister, how is your talk with the French?"

The reason why Sabot is here is very simple, that is, this is a close associate of DePretis. Of course, very few people know that they have this relationship. In addition, because Sabot is the Chancellor of the Exchequer, this negotiation is very important to the Ministry of Finance, whether it is to relieve the drought in the south or prepare to appease the people, nothing can be done without money.

As for the former Chancellor of the Exchequer, His Excellency Jagali, with Cairoli's resignation, he can still retain his position. According to convention, the Chancellor of the Exchequer is basically the Prime Minister's person.

"Not bad, the conversation went smoothly."

It's not that De Pretis is arguing. Don't look at the French ambassador's departure. In De Pretis' view, this is just a strategy of his old friend. The two countries have negotiated the issue of hundreds of millions of liras of funds. If the negotiation can be completed within a week, it is already a smooth progress. How can it be possible that as soon as you put forward the conditions, others will immediately agree to it.

With such a large sum of money, it is always necessary for both parties to test it out.

However, although Depretis was not in a hurry, Sabot was different, I saw him speak eagerly. "Prime Minister, the Ministry of Finance is running out of money at the moment. I'm afraid that the Ministry of Finance will not be able to get a single lira in half a month."

Facing the anxious words of his confidants, Depretis said after thinking about it. "Then use the spare funds first, and then I will have the money after I talk with Danny Dyer."

Facing the advice given by the Prime Minister, Sabot thought about the posterior ear canal. "I'm already using this money. Even if this money is added, the government can support it for a month at most."

"you……"

Hearing the words of his confidant Sabot, Depretis widened his eyes and wanted to speak, but in the end he waved his hand in frustration. "Forget it, then do as you said. The fewer people who know, the better."

"As ordered, Your Excellency Prime Minister."

With the Prime Minister's approval, Sabot finally let go of his hanging heart. Be aware of private use of spare funds. If anyone knew, he, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, would not be able to walk around. Of course, he is also very cautious about this, and now there are no more than a handful of people in the Ministry of Finance who know about this matter, and they are all confidants who have followed for many years.

Sabot, who received the secret support of the Prime Minister, left with confidence.

But he didn't notice, Depretis stared at his back and thought. "It seems that I made a mistake in putting Sabot in the position of chancellor."

That's right, Depretis has already thought of replacing him. The reason is that he saw from this incident that Sabot's character was not suitable for the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer~www.mtlnovel.com~ Of course, he did not directly remove him, but replaced him with a ministerial position. However, it is not easy to do this, because it is really hard to find someone who is suitable for the post of Chancellor of the Exchequer and who is trusted by him. There is no such person in his entrainment, or Sabot would not have been pushed into this position.

Although De Pretis wants to make a substitution, this matter cannot be rushed. Now the priority is to negotiate the Tunisian industry.

His Excellency the Prime Minister expected that his old friend, the French ambassador, Danny Dyer, did not really end the talks. After a few secret telegrams with Paris, the old friend came back uninvited and continued to have afternoon tea with the Prime Minister.

Of course, although afternoon tea is delicious, it has a time to end. After drinking the tea for nearly ten days, both parties got acceptable results.

The Italian property in Tunisia was sold by a company called Gabriel led by His Excellency Danny Dyer. In order to obtain Italy's agreement to sell its property in Tunisia, the company gave a guaranteed minimum value of no less than 85% of the market price, and the company will also take 6% of the transaction amount as a commission.

The structure of this little-known Gabonli company is very complicated. If it is taken out of the cocoon, the names of several French politicians' family members are faintly revealed in its shareholders, and the spearheads are aimed at people such as Ruferi and Gambetta.

In any case, this is good news for Italy, at least the ongoing drought can finally get a large-scale government rescue. And there is also good news that makes the government satisfied, that is, it finally rained in southern Italy. Although the rain is not big, and the scope of the impact is limited to a few areas in Sicily and Naples, but this is also good Not an omen, it's always good to show hope.

Chapter end