After hearing Contini talked so much, he talked about the harsh words such as "a country builds socialism" and "new economic policy" and the credit of the old-fashioned Kamenev couldn't help it and retorted: "You also said that you should adjust the policy according to changes in the actual situation, which shows that what was proven to be correct in the past is not necessarily reliable in the next stage. At present, the Soviets are facing new historical opportunities and need new theoretical guidance and directions."

Contini shrugged: "I am forgiving, your country's economic status can only be said to be easing and partial recovery. Your industry and agriculture main indicators, the average level of your people's lives, I think it has not recovered to the point before the war? I can't even do this, how can we prove that the Soviet system is superior to the Tsarist system? By the same token, in terms of European horizontal comparison, your country's per capita output and overall living standards are also at a low level. Not to mention that compared with major countries such as Britain, France, Germany, and Italy, even compared with Poland, Romania is slightly worse than Poland. This objective gap restricts the spread of theory. It's like a poor man shouting on the street that I have a way to make money - how many people are willing to listen?"

Bukharin was amused by this metaphor and asked, "In your opinion, how can we do it correctly output theories?"

"Make yourself strong!" Contini smiled, "If Comrade Stalin's strategy of building socialism in a country is implemented, and the Soviets have developed into a major European power after 20 years of construction and development, not only in overall output, per capita output and living standards, I believe that the theory will be very convincing at this time - it will point out a path to backward countries and point out a new path different from the known historical development path. This is also the path that Fascist is currently committed to promoting in Italy.

Why does the United States believe in liberalism? Why does Britain believe in capitalism? Isn’t it because these two systems have brought them unimaginable success and international status? If your country’s construction path is successful, I believe it will be more convincing than guns and the Red Army!”

Zinoviev looked gloomy and said to Kamenev in a low-key but clear voice: "A young man who has not graduated from college, I don't know who praises him as a theorist, and dares to point fingers at the Bolshevikism he doesn't understand at all..."

"Who is this?"

"Mr. Zinoviev, member of the Politburo of the Soviet Union, and Executive Chairman of the Communist International..."

"What did he just say?"

"This..." the translation was stunned for a moment, and still expressed the complete meaning.

Contini smiled and turned his head to Chichelin and said in English: "I don't care whether theorists are or not. But there is one thing that everyone recognizes. The idea of ​​the three flags I proposed has been included in the guiding ideology of the party by fascist and included in the party's platform. German comrades have also developed new theories on this basis... I have always firm belief in the revolution. During the Italian Revolution, I launched a student movement in Rome to welcome the arrival of the leader. However, some comrades of your party, who were shaken and hesitant at the critical juncture of the revolution, turned into revolutionary veterans. I think this kind of reliance on old age is very abnormal. When I encounter severe tests, they may become traitors. Doing a revolution depends on loyalty and faith, not on age!"

Only Chechelin is proficient in English among the Russians, so Contini has to speak to him alone.

As expected, after hearing this, Chechelin's face changed drastically and his hands began to tremble - Kamenev and Zinoviev's performance in the October Revolution is well-known. He was once deeply criticized by Lenin. Although he passed the review, it does not mean that this matter was gone. Didn't Trotsky attack this matter not long ago?

Stalin saw Contini and Chichelin muttering for a while, and then saw Chichelin's face change drastically, and knew that there must be something important to say, so he asked curiously: "Comrade Chichelin, what did President Ziano just say to you?"

"I...this..." Chechelin didn't dare to say it directly. Just as he was about to make excuses and conceal the past, Contini added, "Comrade Chechelin, tell me truthfully to Comrade Stalin... I heard that your country's Checheka is very powerful, and there must be recordings and records in the venue. If what you and I said before and after, I will pat my butt and leave, your words... huh?"

When Chechelin heard this, he couldn't help but frown - Awesome! Although this president is not old, he has a good grasp of the internal situation of the Soviet Union, a high-level struggle and even a Russian political ecology, and every sentence is on the critical point.

Is this right between Kamenev and Zinoviev? Of course it is wrong. Even if you make a review, it does not mean that this matter will not exist - this is a stain for a lifetime. The reason why this sentence is caused by Zinoviev's intentional or unintentional satirization. Chechlin regretted it so much that he almost wanted to scold himself - why did he forget what the president did in Italy? That is a person who can use various means to get rid of the Socialist Party. How could he suffer such a silence? Is the retribution in this life coming?

As Contini reminded, he did not dare to hide the full meaning of Contini's words just now. To be honest, it was just a remark. If not, it was likely that Stalin's mind was the impression that he was Kamenev and Zinoviev and his gang. Thinking of the word Chika, he felt that the hairs on his back were standing up, so he had to attach it to Stalin's ear and quietly repost it. He heard the latter nodding repeatedly, and a strange smile appeared on his face. It turned out that the Italians also knew that Kamenev and Zinoviev were unreliable, and they threw it abroad...

Although Bukharin could not hear what the two were saying, he instinctively thought that Contini said just now was not a good thing, and he could not inquire and defend himself. Chechelin had just said to Dalin quietly, which shows that the problem was very serious! Faced with a somewhat awkward atmosphere, he immediately stood up to smooth things over, first raised his glass and said a toast to Contini, and then directly extended the topic to the old Italian bank account of Tsarist Russia: "I heard that you are interested in signing a mutual deductible agreement with us?"

Of course, Contini would not keep holding on. After being convinced that Stalin had heard his statement, he immediately went astrayed and followed Bukharin's words: "November, United Group established United Bank and acquired many medium and large banks in China. During the internal cleaning and rectification, we found that we had posted accounts for your old debts. Many accounts have not received any interest and principal repayment for 10 years, but they have been posted on accounts. So this time I came and I also hope to resolve the expectations of this account. But I will first state that I do not represent other Italian banks, but I only represent the previous historical debts of the banks under the United Group."

"But, you know, the Soviets have a clear attitude towards the old historical accounts: repayment is OK, but compensation for interference in our civil war and causing huge damage must also be considered..."

Contini smiled: "I can't say whether there should be compensation, at least this is not a problem considered by the bank, it is an act between countries and countries. Moreover, the Italian government has not intervened in your civil war much. However, I understand your ideas. Within my authority, I can promise to clear these accounts as my respect for your country's revolution, as my respect for Stalin and Mr. Lenin..."

After these words, the atmosphere suddenly became warm. The unhappiness just now seemed to be swept away. Even Stalin expressed his gratitude with a red face: after the United Bank's accounts were written off, other Italian banks could also handle this. Although Contini did not promise anything on behalf of the Italian government, it can basically be considered as the Italian government's intention - everyone does not owe each other.

Chichelin hurriedly said: "Your generosity makes us very happy. No matter what kind of political philosophy we hold, I believe it will not prevent each other from becoming good friends..."

"I think so too. Whether it is the Italian government or the United Group, we all hope to work hard to develop friendly relations with your country in the future. We have more complementary aspects in the fields of economic, trade and technology..."

Contini gave such a big gift: not only recognized the Soviet regime in diplomacy, but also reached close cooperation in economy and trade, but more importantly, he gave him endless support in the field of naval and political struggle that comrades in the steel industry most valued, which made him very satisfied.

Since he was satisfied, the generous comrade of steel must of course give him some reward: he not only asked Moscow University to award Contini an honorary doctorate, but after hearing that the other party was very interested in Russian oil paintings, he laughed and instructed Chechelin to send Contini 20 pieces collected from the Tsar and other nobles. Although it was not the top batch, there were also works by Kramskoy, Repin, Surekov, Shishkin and others. Contini was overjoyed after seeing this: these works are only of average value now, and in 80 years, each of them can be sold at a sky-high price, and in the future they will be given a share of a heirloom for the children. If the family falls into the road, they will not be poor. After having children, they were once full of energy and thought that the world was nothing to do, and the president who just let himself go began to make a fortune.

On August 11, Italy and the Soviet Union formally established diplomatic relations and announced their mutual exemption of historical debts and liability for compensation. Against this background, Contini took Aida to visit major Soviet cities including Leningrad (St. Petersburg), Moscow, Stalingrad (Tarizin), and inspected industry, mining, military industry, model farms, and even visited the Red Army and the Red Navy. He even delivered a speech at Moscow University and Sun Yat-sen University, encouraging young comrades to pursue the truth, work hard, and serve the country. He was warmly welcomed everywhere he went.

The speech at Sun Yat-sen University was particularly sensational, and everyone could not believe their eyes. The Soviets actually gave a lecture to a person who did not agree with Bolshevikism and was known as a fascist young theorist. More importantly, the content of the speech seemed to be reactionary. People did not say which ideology was better, but only said "adapt to local conditions, adapt to the times, and keep pace with the times". In the final analysis, it was to make the country stronger.

Nicholas Chiang wrote in his diary: "After listening to the speech, I suddenly realized and my ideas about the Chinese revolution became more and more profound..." (I will write again for 404...)
Chapter completed!