With these two promises, Mussolini was very satisfied, patted the "probably in-laws" on the shoulder, gave him a meaningful smile and ended the meeting.

As soon as this incident happened, Old Ziano sent a 100,000 urgent telegram to Contini, asking him to come back: he spent a month and a half in Switzerland, and he would not be able to accompany Vivian here without giving an explanation.

Contini slapped his head and finally remembered this incident. He regretted that he shouldn't have said it too quickly last year. If the Far East is not good, it will take too long and it will take a lot of things. He thought calmly for a while and replied to the telegram: Please tell the leader, plan to visit the Soviet Union and take Ada with him! The time is set in late July, and he will return to China next week!

"You are going to the Soviet Union? Why?" Mussolini was a little surprised when facing Contini who came to report from Switzerland. However, he was very tactful and did not check Contini's whereabouts during this period, nor did he pursue the illegitimate child. The leader was still very open-minded in the relationship between men and women. He even felt that this was in line with Contini's temperament and image. If no one chased Contini and no one stole the Italian girls, then the Italian girls would be blind. He dared to bet that as long as he made a noise tomorrow, he did not plan to ask for this son-in-law, other senior officials would definitely flock to the old Ziano's house to propose marriage.

Isn't that what politics is all about?

"Two reasons. First, after the end of the Russian Civil War, Lenin proposed a new economic policy and invited me to invest in Russia last year. I did not agree. Now that Lenin has passed away, the highest ruler in Russia has become Stalin. He once again sent an invitation through other channels. I think it's okay to go there, and I want to give this new red tsar some face; Second, except for the ideology of the Russians, we and the Russians have no political, historical and military disputes, and can develop bilateral relations very purely.

This is beneficial to expanding Italy's international space. After fighting more than ten Russian-Turkey Wars, Turkey, which has a bloody and feud on both sides, can establish diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union. Why can't we? Although Britain, France and the United States are hostile to the Soviet Union, the Soviet Union still exists. It is best to face it with such an existence that is not transferred by will. The third and most important point is that Italy has the industrial technology needed by the Soviet Union and lacks resources. The Soviet Union has rich resources, but lacks an industrialization system. I think both sides have mutual benefit and complementarity."

Mussolini nodded in contemplation, but still raised a concern: "If we get close to Russia first, what do other major parliaments think?"

"In fact, it's not us who are close to Germany... At most, we just normalize our relationship. Besides, our relationship with Russia was not very rigid, otherwise the last meeting with Russia would not be held in Genoa."

After being reminded by Contini, Mussolini suddenly remembered that the Fakda cabinet held an international conference on European economic issues in Genoa between April and May 1922. On the surface, discussing the European economy was actually a discussion and communication meeting on the unification of the Soviet policy line with Russia after the failure of international interference. The meeting was held in Genoa, but the leader was still the British. Britain's real intention was to take advantage of the opportunity of the Soviet Union's urgent need for foreign aid due to economic difficulties and use diplomatic means to force the Soviet Union to return to the capitalist camp, thereby achieving the reconstruction and revitalization of the capitalist economy across Europe, provided that the Soviet Union recognizes and repays the foreign debts borrowed by the Tsarist government before and during the war.

Russia cleverly did not use the word "debt directly" to pay the debt, but instead raised the issue of international interference and anti-compensation, that is, countries need compensation for interference in the internal affairs of the Russian revolution, and the compensation is not much or too much, which is exactly as much as Russia owes foreign debts, which is definitely impossible to discuss. The only result is that Germany, also isolated by Europe, reached a mutually exemption of debts from both countries and mutual recognition of the Labalo Treaty, which kicked off the Soviet Union, so Contini had the comments just now.

"You mean to establish diplomatic relations?"

"I think it's OK, as a big country, Italy cannot always follow Britain and France as a small follower, right? Establishing diplomatic relations does not mean that we recognize Bolshevikism. The British themselves have established diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union (which was done by the MacDonald government of the Labor Party)...." Contini smiled, "Practice is ideology, business is business. Isn't there anyone in the United States who can't stand us? But when did they not stand green money?"

Mussolini deeply felt the same, so the topic shifted to economic interests for the Soviet Union.

"I won't go to invest in the factory, and Italy is in a mess. Recently, because of the Libyan oil fields, I discussed future mining ideas and road construction with a group of experts. Standard Oil Company's mining equipment has been launched. It is expected that Italy will be able to use the oil produced in Libya as early as the end of this year. With complete port dredging and road construction, Libya will become our energy base and lifeline in the future." Contini emphasized, "This is the great achievement of the leader's rule. Under your wise leadership, Italy has got rid of the hat of a poor country, and has also made the instructions you have always emphasized to focus on the development of overseas territories. It is a gratifying breakthrough in politics, economy and national security. This is also the core and key of United Group's foreign investment in the future."

"However, other Soviet businesses can do, such as iron ore, coal, agricultural products and other raw materials, which are materials that we urgently need. Before the large-scale production of oil in Libya's oil fields, there is also a need for transactions. The United Group decided to import coke, steel ingots, aluminum ingots, crude oil, etc. from the Soviet Union in the form of barter trade. These things are transported from the Black Sea, and the distance between the Mediterranean and Italy is not far. The price is definitely cheaper than the market with you, and it can also get rid of the British's control of market prices."

"What do we have to offer to the Russians?"

"I believe that some of the machinery and equipment, as well as vehicles, Fiat's cars and United Motorcycles will be products needed by the Soviets, and the other is technology." Contini lowered his voice, "The Russians are very interested in reviving maritime power. I think this business can be done. In addition, they also have a considerable interest in aviation power. I think they can output..."

"Want to build a warship for Russia?"

Contini shook his head: "This is impossible. At most, we can export the design for the Russians to build it themselves and provide appropriate technical guidance. Not to mention building ships, it is difficult to sell the old ship to the Russians..."

Although building ships for Russia does not violate regulations, the Soviet Union is not a signatory to the Washington Naval Treaty, Contini believes that this matter is very sensitive. He does not want to challenge the nerves of Britain, France, and the United States. As for selling ships, the Soviets are not China. They own 4 Gangut-class battleships, which are better than the Dante, which the Italian Navy considers to abandon next year. It is barely comparable to the current Count Cafur-class, which is the main force of the Italian Navy. Therefore, there is no market for selling ships, and the Soviets will not want it. But he believes that the Caraciolo-class battleships that have been restored will be attractive to the Soviets, whether the warship itself or the 381mm Ansaldo gun carried on it.

In fact, even if the Soviets were fainted and wanted to buy an old ship, Contini dared not sell it. Selling ships to China and selling ships to the Soviet Union is a completely different nature. The former powers can pretend not to know, and just laugh and laugh, and the latter must cause an uproar.

Mussolini quickly understood the intention of Contini's package transaction: many Italian companies have these technologies, but they have no interest in Soviet materials. They want bills, but the Russians just can't get the bills, so the United Group, which can accept installment payments from Russian materials, assumed the role of lubricant and installment credit guarantor.

"Are you sure that the technology of exporting naval guns to Russia will not cause other problems?"

"As long as the Russians are willing to pay, even if we don't sell it, others will sell it. Will it sell it with Skoda? Will it sell it with Krupp? Will it sell it with France with Schneider? Are the 381mm naval guns of Ansaldo not have any unique weapon. Is it better to exchange for some money?"

"I think it's OK..."

"The second thing is that I want to report to you the follow-up issues of Libyan crude oil mining..." The contract signed by United Group and France will definitely be known by the Italian top leaders. If you want to take away all of Libya's oil fields for only $1 million, that would be too naive. Contini never thought so, and he didn't want to take advantage of the country. It was his in the future. Will the left pocket have the nerve to take advantage of the right pocket?

So the price he gave to Mussolini is not low: 50 years of exclusive mining rights, oil production is divided by 6:4, Libya road construction and port dredging are all done by the United Group themselves! However, the government has to promise to eliminate the instability in Libya. In addition, he has put forward additional requirements. Before the large-scale construction begins, 3,200 oil field guards must be sent to Libya! The reasons are quite sufficient, Libya is not peaceful, and tribal armed forces are emerging one after another...

Mussolini closed his eyes and thought for a while, thinking that the price was fair: after all, the port dredging and road and railway construction proposed by Contini would cost a lot of money, and the government would just sit and enjoy the achievements.

Seeing his intentional look, Contini whispered in his ear: "Leader, there are 60 million lira original shares. Do you want to consider it? I have caused you a lot of trouble and I have been deeply uneasy. I can't help with other things, but it's okay to help you improve your life... You have been working hard for the Italian people for many years, and have never considered family, personal enjoyment, and personal gains and losses. I feel very sorry."

Mussolini wanted to bargain at 55:45, but when he heard this, he couldn't speak, and hesitated: "Isn't this good?"

"Leader, we are going to make a revolution. Although we are doing our country and people, our families must be stable. Your children are getting older and you must have your own career. The wife must match the image of the first lady of the European powers. This is not a trivial matter. Only when there is no worries can the leader serve the Italian people wholeheartedly. I especially hope that there will be opportunities to serve the leader's family... Poverty is not the essence of fascist. If the leader wants to lead the whole Italian people on the path of common prosperity, there must be some people who have to get rich first. If even the leader cannot make a fortune, how can he convince the Italian people?"

Mussolini nodded and patted Contini on the shoulder: "That's so troubled you. By the way, I will help you settle the matters of Switzerland at Ada. You are still young, so you should pay attention to your image. In the future, the burden of the country will be carried by you..."
Chapter completed!