Vol 5 Chapter 44: , Can't hold it anymore

The meeting continued, and the maid said to Ferdinand: "Your Majesty, the queen's call!"
Ferdinand nodded, then got up and walked over, picked up the phone and asked, "What's the matter my dear?"
Xenia on the other side said embarrassingly, "I want to discuss something with you. Is it convenient for you to come back?"
Ferdinand was a little confused, and asked wonderingly: "What's the matter? Is it inconvenient to say on the phone?"
Queen Xenia hesitated and said: "Yeah!"
Ferdinand became more confused, but he didn't continue to ask, and said directly: "If it's not in a hurry, I will return to the palace in five or six hours."
After hearing this, Queen Xenia seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and said, "Okay!"
Ferdinand once again turned his attention to the meeting, and the Queen Senia on the other side began to worry again. The Russian Empire has been fighting for almost four years, and even the thick family of such a long time cannot withstand the toss. what!
In order to raise funds, Nicholas II also tried his best. The treasury was emptied during the World War. The bag was not easy to win the war and obtained war reparations. In order to repay the debt, he had to pay the British and French.
Borrowing certainly does not exist. Britain and France are anxious that Russia will continue to chaos. How can they provide him with a loan?
Had it not been for the gains in the United States, the finances of the Nicholas II government would have collapsed now. Even if it had gained some gains, it wouldn't last long for a mere over 10 million pounds?
Because of this war, the Russian empire has been bruised all over, and taxation is already a drop in the bucket. In order to win the hearts of the people, Nicholas II dare not raise taxes.
Compared to the other two Russian governments, he is considered good. The country has no money. The Tsarist clan has a solid foundation, and the family heritage is finally supported.
Now I still can’t hold it anymore. Since the little Nicholas I became independent, the Czar’s family has been greatly injured in the century, and many of the family’s children have voted.
Here you can see the importance of good popularity. Nicholas II, who has always been aloof, can’t do this. Coupled with his indecisive character, many people dislike him and make this choice. Not surprising.
The situation has developed to the current situation, and a truce is impossible. On the battlefield, he can fight one enemy two. That is because his financial resources are strong and he can raise so many troops.
Now that he has no money, he has to find a way. Nicholas II had to lower his arrogant head and compromise with reality.
There is no problem with the statement that the European nobles belong to one family. But when borrowing money, everyone is the brothers who settle accounts. Nicholas II can't get the mortgage. It is not easy to borrow money!
This is not everything that can be mortgaged. For example, Nicholas II can take out Siberia as a mortgage, but the problem is that anyone dares to take it out?
There is also the issue of national interests. European countries do not want them to be unified. Britain and France would rather send loans to two other governments that are even less able to repay, rather than give them a share of loans, and also prevent European consortia from granting them. loan!
As a last resort, Nicholas II asked for help from the sister of Xenia. Bulgaria had to make a ten-year plan, and naturally it was impossible to provide loans to the Russians, but the Bulgarian royal family was still very wealthy, even if it was on the bright side. That point is also under the top consortium in the world!
Xenia is also embarrassed now. If it is eight million, she can make it out by herself, but the Russian Civil War is now a bottomless pit, and Nicholas II speaks of 10 billion levs.
She also had to think about the repayment ability of Nicholas II, even if she was a brother and sister, she could not help without a bottom line. How to talk to Ferdinand was also a problem!
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Rolex Dodd still happily said on the podium: "Now it is the scientific research budget, totaling 326 items, and the total investment is 5.87 billion levs.
The first item, research and development of power transmission and transformation technology, is expected to invest 120 million lev; (about 4.8 million pounds)
The second item is research on new elements of physics, with an estimated investment of 80 million Levs; (about 3.2 million pounds)
The third item, research and development of metallurgical technology, is expected to invest 320 million lev; (about 12.8 million pounds in total)
The fourth item, research and development of internal combustion engine power system, is expected to invest 100 million lev;
The fifth item is the research and development of the train brake system, with an estimated investment of 70 million lev;
The sixth item, research and development in the chemical industry, is expected to invest 60 million levs;
The seventh item, bioengineering research, is expected to invest 50 million levs;
The eighth item, R&D of crude oil exploration and development technology, 320 million levs;
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After reading more than 300 items in one go, Rolex Dodd had to stop and catch his breath. He picked up the rose drink on the podium and took a sip, then he asked again: "If you have any questions, please raise your hand!"
As a result, there was silence on the field, and no one raised any questions, which surprised him, but after thinking about it, he found that it seemed that it was really difficult to stab the research funding!
Every field is related to the international people's livelihood. Although some technologies can also be developed by enterprises, the pressure on this investment is still very huge for a single enterprise.
Fortunately, once it fails, such a loss is enough to hurt ordinary enterprises. There is no way that the government can only bear this risk!
If the technology is successfully developed, it can be authorized to many companies to collect patent fees, and then the investment can be earned back. Failure is naturally a waste of water.
At the beginning of the twentieth century, many technologies have matured no more than later generations. If you want to develop new technologies, most of them are doing detailed research and development in a certain aspect.
In this era, most science and technology are still being explored, and there are many related technologies involved in an industry.
Ordinary companies have the strength to research and develop a few of these technologies, but they are required to research and develop hundreds or thousands of related technologies, which is very life-threatening!
Why did science and technology develop rapidly after World War II? That was all forced, and another Soviet Union was pressing around. Will the European and American consortium dare not spend a big price and invest in scientific research?
During the First and Second World Wars, the world's scientific and technological progress in these two decades was quite limited. This is a question of scientific research costs.
For example, if a company develops a new technology, in addition to collecting patent fees in its own country, it is difficult to obtain full international patent fees.
If others give more and give less, it depends on your strength. In many cases, you cannot receive overseas patent fees. In this era without internet, others just copied your technology, and you have no way to defend your rights!
I won’t say anything about the evidence. In the face of a leather bag company, your prosecution will have no effect. If you throw a scapegoat, you will be caught blind!
During this period, it is inevitable that American scientific research and technology will gradually catch up, and even surpass European countries. Just look at the market.
Many small European countries have the ability to develop new technologies, but the local market is limited, and the total amount of research funding they can afford is limited. Even if they develop new technologies beyond this limit, the investment will be at a loss. Finally, scientists have one after another. It is not surprising to go far to the United States.
Rolex Dodd asked again: "One last question, please raise your hand if you have any questions!"
Seeing that there is still no one on the field questioning, or that everyone does not know how to question, there is no doubt that these projects are in line with the actual needs of Bulgaria, and there is no questionable. And the investment in scientific research funds, except for professionals, everyone Can’t understand if this is more or less?
"Well, since everyone has no doubts, then today's meeting is over. Please come over at 8:30 tomorrow morning and continue the work on time!"
When the matter is over, the meeting ends directly. There is no extra nonsense, and no leader will go up and talk a bunch of nonsense. This is also the characteristic of Bulgaria.
Ferdinand naturally got up and returned to the palace. He didn't have to come, but in order to show the world his importance on the "Ten Year Plan", Ferdinand chose to come and listen every day.
Tell the domestic bureaucrats with practical actions that he attaches great importance to this plan. If anyone dares to compromise on this, that will be unlucky!
At this time, Queen Xenia was arresting a few small young men and asked them to advise herself. How should she talk to Ferdinand about this. If little Ferdinand hadn't been sent out by Ferdinand, he should be here now.
The naughty Prince Peter spoke first: "Dear mother, this question is very simple, there is no problem at all if I want my father to promise!"
Xenia was taken aback, and then promised: "Peter, what can you do, tell me quickly, if it works, I can consider pleading with your father and let you take a week off!"
Before Peter could answer, Prince Caesar next to him was unhappy: "Where is my mother and me?"
Xenia said without hesitation: "Don't make trouble!"
Hearing Xenia's promise, Peter said excitedly: "It's not easy. Benefits! It depends on what price Uncle Nicholas is willing to offer. As long as the price is right, there is nothing that cannot be discussed!"
Little Caesar started booing again: "Is this a solution to Peter? Are you asking your uncle to talk to your father directly? Why do you want to be coaxed?"
Xenia was glaring at Peter with anger. The meaning was obvious. The co-authoring was fooling me. If they can talk directly, why should I look for her?
Born in the royal family, even if her political sense is no longer sensitive, she also knows that the relationship between Russia and Russia is not that simple anymore. How to look at a weak Russian empire is more in the interests of Bulgaria!
This is Prince William, who was watching the excitement on the sidelines, jumped out and said: "Dear mother, you know this international situation is a very complicated issue. If you want your father to agree to this loan, your uncle will not show sincerity. impossible!"
Little Caesar seemed unwilling to fail. His eyes lit up and he seemed to have come up with a good idea. He said loudly, "Actually, there is no way. As long as you go to fight with your father, maybe he will agree, of course. With a few of us, this success rate will be even higher!
It’s just the first to declare that my appearance fee is very high. If I don’t have enough benefits, I’m on my father’s side this time! "
Caesar's words were ridiculed by his brothers as soon as he finished speaking, and such a bad idea could be imagined.
Xenia, who had just moved intentionally, immediately reacted. These guys are asking for benefits, her face suddenly became gloomy, and the little guys stopped joking~EbookFREE.me~ Prince Boris, who hasn't spoken all the time, said: "Mother, please calm down. What they said is actually quite reasonable. There is nothing hard to say about this issue. You can tell your father directly.
But this is 10 billion levs after all. If you want him to agree to this loan, you must have enough interest. At least your uncle must come up with a sufficient amount of collateral, otherwise we cannot afford such a risky loan. what! "
After thinking about it, Queen Xenia had to admit that these little guys made sense. Ten billion levs is not one million. Even if everyone is relatives, it is impossible to take such a big risk?
This is only an economic risk. Political risks must be considered. Without sufficient benefits, how could Ferdinand agree?
After thinking it through, Queen Xenia smiled and said: "Well, let's let you go first, but have some people's homework been completed? Don't wait for your father to come over and check it. That's fun!"
Little Caesar glared at him. In his opinion, this was a naked threat. As soon as the problem was solved, his mother began to turn her face and deny people!
Peter next to him is not much better, and his grades are not much better. Of course, this is in accordance with Ferdinand's requirements. If it is put outside, it is far better than his peers!
The other little guys are about to laugh out loud, seem to be saying, we are all learning tyrants, fearless!
After a small amount of revenge on the two troublemakers, Queen Xenia was in a much better mood. She decided that this issue should be left to her brother Nicholas II to have a headache. Anyway, the Russian Empire has a big business. Collateral should not be a problem!
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