"First, the error rate of Italian railway operation and the high error rate is simply a shame for the great powers. Newspapers and public opinion often laugh at you. You are now the Minister of Transportation. I think you can take action on this issue first - it doesn't cost much to increase the punctual rate, but it can effectively increase the influence of the Ministry of Transport in the minds of the people."

The first idea was Contini thought of from the famous Italian joke in later generations - "Don't worry about what Mussolini did, at least he could let the Italian train leave on time!"

"Second, improve public transportation. The public transportation in Rome is very bad. It is recommended to establish 1-2 new buses and tram companies. Never do not operate state-ownedly, and there will definitely be losses. Public-private partnerships are more appropriate. Some government investments are partly invested and some consortium investments are partly, and the specific operation is handed over to private management. The price is dominated by the government. I believe capitalists will be interested."

Old Ziano was stunned for a moment. He was full of ideas about building new railways, highways, and dredging shipping recently. He had not considered railway operations and public transportation. By comparison, his son's plan was more immediate and cost less.

"However, there may be difficulties in government investment in public transportation."

"It used to be difficult, but now it's not difficult... Just the government invests directly in vehicles, is it a vehicle..." Contini blinked, "Don't there be German goods if you don't have money to buy Italian products? Of course, time must be seized."

Only then did Old Ziano remember the prediction of Mark's depreciation, and it was so happy to connect them together: the Ministry of Transport purchased vehicles from Germany with government credit as a guarantee, and then Mark kept the accounts, and waited for Mark to depreciate a lot in a year... It was so sour.

"Calais, your idea is very good. I think you can come to the Ministry of Transport to be an assistant minister."

"Wait for me to graduate..." Contini smiled slightly, "But to be honest, there are several backbones in the alliance who graduated next year. I want to recommend them to work in the government. It is best to have a slightly higher starting point. Their level and ability are very good, but they lack a little connection."

"Aren't you going to leave them in the newspaper?"

"The newspapers can't afford to support them, and it's a waste to pile them all in the newspapers. I want the alliance and newspaper to be their transition phase in schools and work, and once they know that they will win a good job in the newspapers and alliances, they will double down on their efforts."

Although Contini's statement is obscure, Ziano Old understood: his son wanted to use the recommendation of the government's strengths and weaknesses to attract more talents to join the Youth League and newspapers, which is also very beneficial to him - isn't his son's friends and confidants the same as his own leaders?

"It's great to have this idea. I strongly support you. I'll give you 6 places. You can safely report the list. I'll arrange it in detail. It doesn't matter if your family background is a little bit short, but people must be loyal, reliable and capable!"

"Thank you, dad." Contini raised his head and said sincerely. Old Ziano was really speechless to him. He asked for money, resources, and face. Although his soul was not pure little Ziano, he still felt the family affection that was thicker than water.

Old Ziano laughed: "You are my son, who won't you help you? Besides, you have helped a lot. Don't run around these two days, stay in the newspaper and wait for the phone to notify..."

The cabinet meeting convened at 9 o'clock was held on time for the first time. After a week of preparation, Mussolini planned to listen to the ideas and policy programs of various departments for future work today. However, the reports from the ministers made him frown: many of the newly reorganized officials are not adapted to their identities, especially the cabinet officials sent by Fascisti still have the style of the era of seizing power. The slogans are loud, there are only a few substantive clauses, or a big but unsuitable plan is proposed. Not to mention that the budget cannot be solved this year, it is difficult to meet these "magnificent" ideas even if they cut all other funds.

Although Mussolini likes to talk loudly in front of outsiders and talks about running trains, he knows that his position has not yet been firmly settled, and the governance of the country cannot be solved by shouting a few slogans. He must have down-to-earth measures, especially in front of the people that he promises to show a new government image and draw a clear line with the past politicians and governments. Therefore, there must be practical and feasible information to be put forward. The meeting is difficult for him to accept, and his face gradually becomes ugly.

Old Ziano's report was relatively backward. When it was his turn to report, he said it was very concise and had no big slogans, but his thinking was very clear:

"First, survey the major bridges, railways, highways, culverts, tunnels in the country, and repair damaged or damaged facilities within one year."

Many facilities were actually destroyed by the fascist movement. Mussolini knew this and nodded involuntarily after hearing this - they used to be destroyers, but now they have become builders;

"Secondly enforce railway discipline, improve management capabilities, and improve operational levels. If necessary, German experts can be hired to participate in the work. The railway flight schedule will be increased to more than 85% within one year, establish a good image and eliminate public dissatisfaction."

This is also very pleasing to Mussolini. Even the railway cannot be departed on time. The Italians are really helpless. As for hiring German experts, it can be understood. The German railway network operation level is well-known all over the world.

"Third, to improve public transportation, pilot projects will be started from Rome, and increase buses and trams will be deployed and deployed to other major cities through public-private partnerships. The number of units deployed this year is no less than 1,000 units, and the fares will be led by the government. A hearing will be held if the increase is expected."

"Fourth, survey the geological conditions of big cities such as Rome and Milan, prepare for the future construction of new subways, and strive to launch 2-3 subway lines design drawings this year."

"Fifth, set up airports in Rome, Milan, Turin, Florence, Naples, Catania and other places, give full play to the advantages of the Italian aviation industry, open international civil routes to Paris, London, Barcelona, ​​Lisbon, Amsterdam, Berlin and Warsaw, and gradually improve domestic routes. All work will be completed within 5 years, and the routes from Rome to London, Berlin and Paris will be completed next year."

“Sixth, dredge the inland waterway;”

"seventh,……"

"eighth,……"

Ziano Lao said a total of 10 measures, but many of them were actually sloppy, such as opening an international flight - once a week and once a month are both called opening. The difficulty is obviously different. However, Mussolini listened very seriously and carefully, and finally asked: "How much fiscal budget needs to be increased?"

"It can basically be completed according to the budget structure currently determined, and some loans may be used, but the Ministry of Transportation itself is responsible for repaying them."

"Very good! You spoke very well!" Mussolini swept away the displeasure just now and shouted, "I wonder what other gentlemen have to think about the Ministry of Transport?"

Du Hei, the new Minister of Aviation, is also an authoritative authority in the Italian theory of airlines and the founder of the theory of "air superiority": "The Ministry of Aviation agrees with the Ministry of Transport's idea of ​​developing domestic and international civil routes, and hopes to cooperate together."

The Army Secretary and former Army General Diaz immediately spoke: "The Army Department has many large bombers left behind, which can be used for civil aviation aircraft. In addition, there is a group of retired pilots who need to be settled. I hope to give priority to hiring them. There is an idle and closed military airport in the southern suburbs of Rome. If the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Aviation think it is available, you might as well use it. The above aircraft, airports and related facilities are as long as the Army Department is appropriately compensated for some budget."

Everyone laughed: Now that there is no war, these planes and airports are all burdens. Not only does they need money for maintenance and care, they also occupy staff and resources. Now, under the guise of helping the Ministry of Transport develop civil aviation, they not only clean up a pile of garbage, but also ask the Ministry of Transport to help resettle personnel and provide budget compensation. It is a real idea to make a sound.

Old Ziano smiled slightly: "I have recorded both suggestions, but in principle I think it is feasible."

The other departments did not intersect much with the Ministry of Transport, so they stopped talking. At the end of the discussion on this topic, Mussolini summarized: "Today's Ministry of Transport's measures are the most reasonable and they have grasped the essence of budget use. I think it is very good. The other departments need to learn from the Ministry of Transport and revise the work ideas of their departments!"

Only the Deputy Minister of Transportation and Catholic Party member Tarodale was surprised: because the policy plan they discussed yesterday was not like this, assuming that they wanted to be more grand and double the budget requirements. I wonder why Ziano suddenly changed to the current plan, and he was a little caught off guard. However, from the scene, the Prime Minister was very satisfied with this. He suddenly admired the wit of old Ziano. When he saw that the meeting was not in a good way, he immediately changed his course, and he could even speak very well.
Chapter completed!