Chapter 438： Eastern Galicia Heavy Industry Zone (Part 2)

"The situation you are talking about is likely to be his true thoughts."

Steurier, lying in a wicker chair, was analyzing Bretianu's true mentality for his nephew Karatu.

Karatuuri, who received news from Bretianu that he did not want to continue to be prime minister, rushed to his uncle's house overnight to inform the old political fox of the news he had just received, and his uncle's words made him a little puzzled.

"But there is no reason. He has such a high reputation now, and there are no people in the country who can shake his status. Can he really want to be with his family?"

Seeing that his nephew still didn’t understand, Sturlier gave him an analysis: “How is this possible. If you are with your family, just listen to it and take it seriously. Based on my analysis of his character, he doesn’t want to continue doing it. The reason is probably our strong majesty."

Stullier's analysis made Karaturi suddenly realize. "Uncle, you mean your Majesty is too strong. It makes him feel unhappy about his position as prime minister."

"Yes, don't forget that this prime minister is Jan Constantine Bretianu's nephew. Of course his uncle is the founder of the Liberal Party, and he has been nurtured by his uncle since he was a child, so the political arena is smooth. Of course. His abilities are also very good, otherwise it would be impossible to serve as prime minister from 1910 to today. Generally, people with excellent abilities have their own ideas, but don’t forget the Prime Minister’s familiarity with and respect for English and French politics."

Karatu's eyes lit up when his uncle understood such clear words. "So our Excellency Bretianu, after serving as prime minister for ten years, we found that our political ideas were completely inadequate in Romania. Therefore, he was arrogant and didn't want to continue doing it at all."

Listening to his nephew's analysis, Sturrill nodded and replied: "There may be other reasons, but this is definitely his main reason."

In fact, the old Prime Minister Sturlier's analysis was good. Bretianu didn't want to continue to be Prime Minister for other reasons. But Romanian politics has become more and more like a monarchy country, which is definitely the main factor.

If it is said that Romania has gained the most reputation among the huge new territories this time, Bretianu will not be in the top three. Ranked second and third are the Romanian military's Marshal Prieshan and General Fereit. The two generals who have made outstanding achievements for Romania have completely led the trend in the country.

Now the domestic military power is soaring. Everyone is full of good feelings for the army that expands territory for the country. Many people regard the two generals as the patron saints of Romania. From the number of people who intend to apply for military academies this year, we can see that the people support the military. This year, the number of applicants for military academies has reached 31 to 1, so that the difficulty of applying for military academies has become the most difficult school.

King Edel has the greatest reputation for gains, and most people attribute Romania's strength to the leadership of his majesty. From the beginning of domestic industrialization to the choice of the Balkan war. Of course, it was on the team in the first battle. This majesty chose the most favorable situation for Romania. As for the subsequent occupation of Eastern Galicia and the annexation of Western Ukraine, he can also fully see his keen insight into the situation.

Therefore, Edel's domestic prestige is now completely unmatched, so that Bretianu, who was inspired to bring Western European political ideas to Romania, was discouraged and planned to retreat from the position of prime minister.

So after his uncle analyzed Bretianu's plan to retreat from the position of prime minister, Karatuuri felt a little moved.

"And he told me this incident alone, in order to push me out and run for the post of prime minister."

"Yes, is there a better candidate than you in the Liberal Party?"

Karaturi analyzed the candidates in the Liberal Party, and no one else could become his own obstruction. The ability is stronger than oneself, without oneself can be more favored by your majesty. And what is more favored than himself, lacks sufficient prestige in the government. Not to mention that he has his uncle behind his back, and he has no credit and hard work as prime minister. The Liberal Party really does not have a more suitable candidate than himself.

"Should I compete for the position of Prime Minister?"

Thinking of this, he felt a little hot in his heart.

"But you have to think carefully about your own ruling ideas and abilities. If you need to use any plan for ruling, implement your own ideas."

At this time, his uncle pulled him back from his greed for the position of prime minister. Sure enough, an old family is like a treasure, let alone an old man who has been a prime minister.

Facing his uncle’s words, Karaturi said after careful consideration: “At present, Romania needs to turn its energy to developing the domestic economy. I am more adept at this. For diplomacy and other aspects, this needs to ask your Majesty’s opinion.”

It seems that Karatu has self-knowledge and knows what he is not good at. He intends to follow His Majesty's instructions on these issues. Some people may say that this is completely reducing the power of the prime minister, but these people are completely standing and talking. At present, between Romanian royal power and relative power, it is obvious that the former occupies an absolute advantage, and if there is an advantage, there is a disadvantage. Politics is the art of mutual compromise, and it is understandable that oneself surrendered part of the power to the royal power for this.

Seeing that my nephew is very clear about the current political situation, he also has his own thoughts in his heart. So Stullier finally said: "It seems that you know very well about what the Prime Minister needs to do next, so I won't say more. However, the plan you drafted for the establishment of a heavy industrial zone must be implemented as soon as possible. This can definitely become you. The last thing to do as the Minister of Industry is to discuss with the Prime Minister. After all, he has no worries about retiring and can do more work in this regard. After all, our Majesty is also a reasonable person."

The old fox is worthy of being an old fox. He is almost 80 years old and still so far-sighted.

And his words made Karatuuri's eyes bright, it is completely feasible to package his plan into the remuneration of the Prime Minister's retirement. And even if this plan promotes the change of the Prime Minister, the executable person will be himself, which will benefit him a lot in the future. Not to mention that this program has a great effect on Romania I believe your Majesty will be able to see the benefits.

Karatuuri did what he said, he left his uncle's residence that night and rushed to the prime minister's house. After a close conversation between the two, the Prime Minister rushed to the palace with this plan early in the morning.

In the palace, after a secret discussion between the Prime Minister and His Majesty, Karaturi’s plan was passed.

In the end, the plan to build a heavy industrial zone in Eastern Galicia was to raise funds through the issuance of domestic bonds by the royal family. The total investment of the entire plan reached 3.1 billion lei, of which 2.8 billion lei was raised. Major domestic banks are the bond issuance contractors. Sure enough, these long-term bonds are not easy to sell in China, as the Chancellor of the Exchequer Albert said, but fortunately, someone took over.

Among them, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China took in 80% of the bonds, which also caused an extreme shortage of funds for the Industrial and Commercial Bank for a while, causing the head of the bank Wariochi to be overwhelmed. Fortunately, the situation was gradually eased with the royal family's endorsement. However, in the subsequent development of Romania, ICBC's other business development was far lower than other banks.

After eating these bonds, the royal family's funds have been almost completely emptied. The next step is to look at the government's promotion of economic development.