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As the meeting continued, the maid said to Ferdinand: Your Majesty, the queen's phone!

Ferdinand nodded, then got up and walked over, picked up the phone and asked, What's the matter, my dear?

Xenia on the other end said a little embarrassedly: I want to discuss with you a little private matter, is it convenient for you to come back?

Ferdinand was a little puzzled and asked, What's the matter? Is it inconvenient to talk on the phone?

Queen Xenia hesitantly said, Yeah!

Ferdinand was even more puzzled, but he did not continue to ask, and said directly: If it is 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 focused his attention on the meeting, while Queen Xenia on the other side began to worry again. The civil war in the Russian Empire has been going on for almost four years, and no matter how thick the family has been for such a long time, it can't stand the toss. what!

In order to raise funds, Nicholas II also tried everything possible. The treasury was empty as early as during the World War. Bao was not easy to win the war and obtained war reparations. As a result, in order to repay the debt, it had to be paid to Britain and France.

Borrowing must no longer exist. Britain and France are eager to continue the chaos in Russia. How could they provide him with a loan?

If it weren't for the gains in the United States, the finances of Nicholas II's government would have collapsed now. Even if there were gains, it would not last long for a mere 10 million pounds?

Because of this war, the Russian Empire has been hurt all over the body, and the tax is already a drop in the bucket. In order to win the hearts and minds of the people, Nicholas II does not dare to increase the tax.

Compared to the other two Russian governments,

He is still good, the country has no money, and the foundation of the czarist family is still very thick, and it is finally supported by using the family background.

It is still unbearable now. Ever since Little Nicholas I became independent, the tsar royal family has been severely damaged in the past century, and many family members have voted in.

Here you can see the importance of good popularity. Nicholas II, who has always been high above, is not good in this regard. Coupled with his indecisive character, many people are not optimistic about him, making such a choice. Not surprisingly.

The situation has developed to the current situation, and a truce is impossible. On the battlefield, he can fight two against one another. That is because his side has strong financial resources and can raise so many troops.

Now that there is no money, it is natural to find a way, and Nicholas II has to lower his arrogant head and compromise with reality.

There is no problem with the statement that the European nobles are one family, but when borrowing money, everyone is a brother who clearly settles the account. Nicholas II can’t take a mortgage, so it is not easy to borrow money!

This is not a mortgage that can be taken out. For example, Nicholas II can take out Siberia as a mortgage, but the problem is that anyone dares to take it?

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 more incapable of repayment than give them a single loan, and also prevent European consortia from extending them to them. loan!

As a last resort, Nicholas II asked the sister of Senia for help. Bulgaria has to carry out a ten-year plan. Naturally, it is impossible to provide loans to the Russians, but the Bulgarian royal family is still very rich, even if it is on the bright side. At that point, it is also under the top consortium in the world!

Xenia is also in a dilemma now. If it is eight million, she can figure it out by herself, but the Russian Civil War is now clearly a bottomless pit, and Nicholas II’s opening is ten 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 bottom line, how to talk to Ferdinand is also a problem!

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Rolex Dodd was still on the rostrum, and said: Now is the scientific research budget, a total of 326 items, and the total investment is 5.87 billion levs.

The first item, power transmission and transformation technology research, is expected to invest 120 million levs; (approximately 4.8 million pounds)

The second project, the research on new elements in physics, is expected to invest 80 million levs; (about 3.2 million pounds)

The third project, Metallurgical Technology Research, is expected to invest 320 million levs; (about 1.28 million pounds)

The fourth item, research on internal combustion engine power system, is expected to invest 100 million levs;

The fifth item, the research and development of train braking system, is expected to invest 70 million levs;

The sixth item, chemical research, is expected to invest 60 million levs;

The seventh item, bioengineering research, is expected to invest 50 million levs;

The eighth item is 320 million leva for crude oil exploration and technical research;

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After reading these more than 300 contents in one breath, Rolex Dodd had to stop and take a breath. He picked up the rose drink on the rostrum and took a sip, and then he asked again, If you have any doubts, please raise your hand!

As a result, the field was silent, and no one questioned him, which surprised him, but after thinking about it, it seemed that it was really difficult for him to pick on these scientific research funds!

Every field is related to international people's livelihood. Although some technologies can also be researched by enterprises, this investment is still very stressful for a single enterprise.

It's good if it succeeds, but if it fails, such losses are enough to hurt ordinary companies. There is no other way, so the government can only bear this risk!

If the technology research is successful, you can authorize multiple companies to collect patent fees, and then earn this investment back. Failure is naturally a waste of time.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, many technologies were already mature compared to later generations. If you want to develop new technologies, most of them are to carry out detailed research in a certain aspect.

In this era, most of the science and technology are still being explored, and there are many related technologies involved in an industry.

Ordinary companies have the strength to research a few of these technologies, but asking them to research hundreds or thousands of related technologies is very life-threatening!

Why did science and technology develop rapidly after World War II? It was all forced, and another Soviet Union was forced by the side. Would the European and American consortium dare to invest in scientific research without spending a lot of money?

During World War I and World War II, the world's scientific and technological level has progressed quite limitedly in the past 20 years. This is the problem of scientific research costs.

For example, when a company develops a new technology, in addition to charging patent fees in its own country, it is difficult to obtain the full amount of international patent fees.

If others give more and less, it depends on your strength. In many cases, you cannot receive overseas patent fees. In this age without the Internet, others just copied your technology, and you have no way to protect your rights!

Not to mention the evidence, in the face of the leather bag company, your prosecution will have no effect. If you throw a scapegoat, you will be blinded!

During this period, the scientific research and technology of the United States has gradually caught up, and even more European countries are inevitable, just look at the market to know.

Many small European countries have the strength to develop new technologies, but the local market is limited, and the total amount of scientific research funds they can afford is limited. Even if they develop new technologies beyond this limit, the investment will be at a loss. It's not surprising to go to America.

Rolex Dodd asked again: One last time, if you have any questions, please raise your hand!

Seeing that there is still no questioning on the field, 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 nothing to question. I don't understand if it's more or less?

Okay, since everyone has no doubts, that's the end of today's meeting. Please come over at 8:30 tomorrow morning to continue the next work!

When the matter is over, the meeting will be dismissed directly. There will be no unnecessary nonsense, and no leader will come up and say a lot of nonsense. This is also a characteristic of Bulgaria.

Ferdinand naturally got up and returned to the palace. Originally, he could not come, but in order to show the world that he attached great importance to the Ten-Year Plan, Ferdinand chose to come and listen every day.

Use practical actions to tell the bureaucrats in the country that he takes this plan very seriously. Anyone who dares to discount it will be out of luck!

At this time, Queen Xenia was catching a few small strong men and asked them to be her own staff. How should I talk to Ferdinand about this issue. If 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 absolutely no problem in wanting my father's promise!

Xenia was stunned for a moment, and then promised: Peter, what can you do, tell me quickly, if it works, I can consider interceding with your father and give you a week's leave!

Before Peter could answer, Prince Caesar, who was 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, it's good! It depends on what price Uncle Nikolai is willing to offer. As long as the price is right, there's nothing that can't be negotiated!

Little Caesar started to coax again: Peter, is this a solution? Aren't you asking your uncle to talk to your father directly? Why do you want to be coaxed out?

Xenia was glaring at Peter, the meaning was obvious. The co-author was just fooling me. If they could talk directly, why bother with her?

Born into a royal family, even if she is not sensitive to politics, she knows that the current relationship between Bulgaria and Russia is not that simple. No matter how you look at a weakened Russian Empire, it is more in line with Bulgaria's interests!

This is Prince William, who was watching the excitement, and jumped out and said: Dear mother, you know that this international situation is a very complicated issue. I want my father to agree to this loan, but my uncle does 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 and make trouble with your father, maybe he will agree, of course, if you add If there are a few of us, the success rate of this will be even higher!

Just to be the first to declare that my appearance fee is very high. If there is not enough interest, this time I will be on my father's side!

Caesar's words were laughed at by his brothers as soon as he finished speaking, and such a bad idea could also come up.

Xenia, who had just been moved, reacted immediately. These guys were all looking for benefits. Her face suddenly became gloomy, and the little guys stopped joking.

Prince Boris, who has not spoken all the time, said: Mother, please calm down, what they said is actually quite reasonable. There is nothing wrong with this question, 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 the uncle must put up a full amount of collateral, otherwise we can't afford such a risky loan. what!

After thinking about it, Queen Xenia had to admit that what these little guys said 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, and political risks must also be taken into account. If there is not enough interest, how could Ferdinand agree?

After thinking about it clearly, Queen Xenia smiled and said: Okay, you have passed the customs, let you go first, but some people's homework has been completed? Don't wait for your father to come to check, it is not completed. That would be fun!

Little Caesar glared angrily. In his opinion, this was a naked threat. As soon as the problem was solved, his mother began to turn her face and not recognize anyone!

Peter next to him is not much better, and his grades are not much better. Of course, this is according to Ferdinand's requirements. If it is put outside, it will be far from his peers!

The other little guys are about to laugh out loud, as if to say, we are all academic masters, fearless!

After a little revenge for a handful of troublemakers, Queen Xenia was in a much better mood. She decided that this problem should be left to her brother Nicholas II to deal with headaches. Collateral should not be a problem!

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