Mediterranean hegemon

On October 11, the third quarter report of United Group was released. The loss was more than 5 million lire more than Leo expected. However, Contini didn't care and only added one sentence: "The Vatican called me. They and The government agreement will be signed soon, and as soon as the money is received from the government, it will be invested in us.”

"How many?"

"No less than 20 million U.S. dollars!" Contini shrugged, "But I added an additional requirement. These people are really troublesome. I suspect they are doing business rather than preaching."

Antonio laughed: "Normally, these guys are like this. What are the requirements? Is it very difficult?"

"The three satellite cities of Milan, Rome, and Genoa will pick a good site to build a Catholic church in each. We will pay for the land, and both parties will pay half of the infrastructure costs. They will pay for the interior decoration, books, and religious facilities. In addition, I will make a verbal commitment. No other religious facilities will be built. In return, the candidates for these three bishops will be discussed with me before they are determined and they will ensure that they are friendly to the United Group."

Antonio nodded: "The Pope does have smart people. He can see that these satellite cities will become densely populated areas in the future. It is easier to attack now than later in the future!"

"For the sake of money, I agreed to this request, so I can make more when making the budget for the fourth quarter. Don't be afraid, just use it, the money will continue to come." Contini scratched his head and said, "I just want to do it now." I am worried about a question: What if the Germans who believe in Protestantism and the Jews who believe in Judaism also start a quarrel and want to build a church? "

Leo smiled: "This matter is easy to handle. No matter whether it is the Germans or the Jews, you don't need to be too used to them. After all, they are just a minority. From the perspective of resource conservation, the relevant religious facilities can be built in the urban area. Anyway, the tram It only takes more than half an hour to get there. If you are really pious, distance and time are not a problem at all. Many farmers in the countryside have to travel an hour to go to worship. If they insist on building it, we will not refuse, as long as they build it. The conditions for the preferred shares purchased by the Pope are as follows: If you want to build a church, you must first spend 30 million US dollars, 10 million for a church!”

"You, you have also changed after the young master..." Antonio shook his head and sighed, "Fortunately, this is the era of religious freedom. If it were before, those few words you just said would probably be charged with blasphemy."

Contini laughed loudly, and while he was talking, a call suddenly came in saying that Goering wanted to see him. He was about to call someone over, but he immediately remembered something and changed his words: "Ask him to wait for me in the small conference room!"

"Uncle Antonio, Leo, please do some calculations based on this plate to see what the loan and capital needs are next year and whether you can cope with it. I still say the same thing, I would rather borrow more to ensure ample liquidity. Don’t worry about interest and terms - it’s all small money! I’m used to spending it lavishly, so I really can’t make it out of it.”

Antonio sighed helplessly: The young master's consumption level in personal life is very low, and he has no playboy style at all. However, in the related industries of the United Group, he advocates using money to pave the way and desperately promotes the speed of the United Group. I don't know what he is anxious about. ——What does a 20-year-old have to be anxious about?

Looking at his back as he left, Leo asked doubtfully: "He seemed a little strange just now! What were you doing in the conference room?"

"The young master is like this sometimes. Maybe he has new ideas and wants to consult with his subordinates. His endless ideas now come from communication. He has also set up a rationalization improvement suggestion box to collect good ideas from every company and every team. Everyone is required to find ways to improve work, increase efficiency, and improve quality. If the results are effective, he will also give bonuses, and he will never tire of it from top to bottom. "

"Can I get money if I make a suggestion to shorten the front line and save expenses?"

"Well..." Antonio smiled helplessly, "Probably archives! What the young master is thinking about most at this stage is how to spend money well and quickly."

"Okay, I didn't say anything."

"President..." Goering, who was already waiting in the conference room, was stopped by Contini as soon as he spoke. He said with a straight face, "Herman, don't call me President in private. Call me Calais or Comrade." That’s fine, you’re not my subordinate, you and I are friends and comrades in the revolution! Your shouting as CEO makes it seem like our relationship is very distant, can we all still have a happy revolution together?”

It is of course true that Goering played the role of a transport pilot in United Airlines, but everyone knows the more important meaning. He brought more than 100 people to train. It would be more difficult if he did not have a legal identity to cover up. Goering also had other jobs. No, so he finally chose to do his old job - flying. Of course he couldn't fly fighter jets, but his technical foundation was still there, and it was easy to switch to flying transport aircraft, so he habitually said "president", but he didn't expect that Contini would actually do it. That's the reaction.

Goering nodded happily. This attitude really made him a little flattered. He quickly said: "Calais, the leader sent a telegram from Munich. Due to the serious deterioration of the domestic situation in Germany (it has reached the level of 100 billion marks for 1 US dollar), he judged that The time is basically ripe for revolution. Can we set off and return to China? "

"The comrades have been training for almost three months. During this period, they have performed very hard and tenaciously. I think they have basically met the requirements. It is perfectly fine for them to return to the country to participate in the revolution." Contini said sincerely, "What else do I need to do for the party? Is it working?”

"This..." Golin suddenly blushed and was too embarrassed to speak for a long time.

"Tell me, Herman, is there anything else we can't talk about? How much money is needed? I will prepare it as soon as possible for you to take it there."

"It's not funding this time..." Goring thought for a long time, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "The party has contacted many aspects. Whether it is ideological mobilization or monetary purchase, it is difficult to obtain arms, so... so... the leader wants to ask you to help help."

"You want arms?" Contini looked a little surprised, "How much do you want?"

"It is best to equip all the comrades in training with rifles. If it is really difficult, one-third of the rifles should be equipped, and the rest should be equipped with pistols. Maybe... maybe some more bullets should be obtained." After saying these words, Goering said His face turned red.

In fact, Goering secretly revealed the information to Hitler about getting arms from Contini. He knew that it was difficult to get arms in Germany, but the Roman Samurai Club had a lot of guns and ammunition, and Contini was almost walking sideways in Italy. status, he wanted to get some of it back. But I feel that it is not good to say it directly - eat other people's things, use other people's things, train all on other people's territory, and have to take arms from others before leaving. No matter how thick-skinned, I can't open my mouth, and the arms of the United Group are not good. They are not produced by themselves, they are all obtained from the War Department. It would be very troublesome if they are missing. So he wanted Hitler to come to Rome to plead in person, thinking that this would give the president some face. Unexpectedly, the latter replied that time was too tight and he only asked Goering to convince Contini.

This trapped Göring himself, and he felt as if he had shot himself in the foot, but he did not dare to ignore Hitler's order. In the end, he hesitated for two days and finally came to Contini.

Contini shook his head after hearing this: "I can give you a few pistols, but according to my experience, it is useless to rely on pistols to make a revolution. At most, you and the leader can use them for self-defense. The combat team must use rifles or even submachine guns. I still have them. A few French Hotchkiss were dismantled from fighter jets, and I’ll give them to you along with the ammunition!”

At this moment, Contini was in a daze: Historically, the beer hall riots did not have sufficient armed and arms support. This time, he had support from beginning to end. All the funds, personnel, and arms could help. Would it be possible? Change history?