My Italy

Thanks to the timely discovery of his secretary Usopp, Depretis did not faint from a sudden heart attack and died in his office.

But Depretis fainted due to a heart attack, and the news spread throughout Rome, even suppressing the news of the Italian fleet's victory in the Far East.

In response to this news, ordinary people prayed for the Prime Minister's safety. The people are actually very simple. If they think you are good, you will be loved by them.

As Prime Minister Depretis has been in office for more than ten years, Italy's national power has been growing day by day, and it has also captured a large number of colonies, and has been respected and loved by the people. So on the day the Prime Minister was hospitalized, people spontaneously came to the hospital to lay flowers.

However, unlike ordinary people, the Prime Minister's illness caused many politicians in Rome to have other ideas.

After all, the Prime Minister is already eighty-one years old, and this time he is hospitalized due to heart disease. How can His Majesty the King have the heart to continue to use such an old man? They are all willing to shoulder this important task for the old man.

However, Carlo didn't know the opinions of others, but as the king of Italy, Carlo was extremely concerned about what happened to the prime minister.

On the day the Prime Minister was sent to the hospital, Carlo rushed to the hospital to visit. Italy is not a celestial dynasty, and there is no custom that the monarch cannot visit an old official who is seriously ill. Moreover, this custom in the Far East only appeared after Zhu Chongba visited Xu Da in the early Ming Dynasty. Before that, no one talked about it at all.

"Professor Jon, how is the Prime Minister's condition?"

Professor Jon is one of the best cardiology doctors in Italy and an authority in this field in Italy, so Carlo took the lead in asking about the Prime Minister's condition before he entered the ward.

Major General Levi is very important because of this matter, which is related to the succession of the position of Prime Minister.

Of course, Professor Jon also knew who he was treating, so he remained tight-lipped about the Prime Minister's condition. Anyone who asked would still need to discuss it. However, facing King Carlo, the professor was still very flexible.

"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister's condition is not optimistic. He suffers from organic heart disease, and it will be difficult to recover. And even so, he must not overwork himself in the future."

Professor Jon was very nervous when he said this, because he knew what he meant, especially since the patient was the Prime Minister of the Kingdom.

After listening to Professor Jon's words, Carlo frowned and said. "How many people currently know about the Prime Minister's condition?"

"Currently, I have only told His Majesty and the Prime Minister. In addition, I have ordered other people involved in the treatment not to mention it to anyone."

Looking at the nervous Professor, Carlo patted his shoulder. "Professor, don't be nervous, you did a good job."

Professor Jon was obviously relieved by Carlo's words. After all, this matter was of great importance. As the attending doctor, he did not want to be implicated in anything other than his illness.

After Carlo asked the professor, he quickly walked to the ward where the Prime Minister was.

The ward where Prime Minister Depretis is located is very nice, with private bathroom, large balcony, reception room, family lounge, etc. It can be said that except for the hospital bed and medical staff, it feels like home.

In the reception room, the people who are qualified to stay here are all well-known figures in Italy, but now these figures are waiting politely, they already know that the king is coming.

So as Carlo stepped through the door, everyone hurriedly saluted the king, but Carlo ignored them and hurriedly walked through the reception room to the ward.

"His Majesty…"

"Prime Minister, no need to be polite, just rest."

The old prime minister, who had already woken up, struggled to get up. How could Carlo be harsh on this old man who had worked hard for Italy for so many years? He quickly stopped his behavior.

Carlo stepped forward and covered the old prime minister with the quilt that had just been taken off, holding his hand covered with age spots and continued. "Prime Minister, I didn't notice your physical condition before. This is my fault. Now you just need to rest. Don't worry about the government's work problems. Bacona and others will handle it."

Facing Carlo's words, Depretis, who had mixed feelings, slowly spoke. "Thank you for your majesty's concern. The old minister can't do anything now. I hope your majesty will consider the issue of his successor."

Facing the Prime Minister's words, Carlo immediately shook his hand. "Prime Minister, the government currently cannot do without Your Excellency, so we postpone the issue of succession. Prime Minister, please rest in peace and recuperate. I am still waiting for Your Excellency to come back."

Faced with Carlo's words, Prime Minister Despretis' throat twisted several times, but finally did not say anything.

After a brief silence between the two, Carlo continued to say caring words casually, while the Prime Minister responded intermittently.

Fortunately, no one else was in the room, otherwise there would have been rumors the next day that the king and the prime minister were at odds.

However, this situation is torturous for both of them. Although both of them are thick-skinned, it is indeed a bit embarrassing to be coy and submissive when they know that the other party knows.

Fortunately, the awkward moment didn't last long, and King Carlo left the ward after half an hour.

As soon as Carlo left, my old friend Napel entered the ward.

Looking at his old friend, Prime Minister Despretis spoke with a bitter look on his face.

"The king already knows, and he only found out today. It doesn't matter who told him."

His old friend Napel was also a smart man, and he understood immediately. "Is it all caused by your condition?"

"This should be."

Facing the words of his old friend, the old prime minister nodded and said that this should be the case. Then he smiled bitterly. "My caution and secret planning were in vain, and God made such a joke on me. I have tried my best."

"Who could have imagined that it would end like this, but who will bear the anger of the young king next. Despretis, that young man will not vent his anger on you."

The words of an old friend fully describe the current political situation in Rome. Although what Prime Minister Despretis did was discovered by King Carlo, the connection between the two was too close, and Carlo would not punish him because of the damage to his reputation.

Since he is not punished, those who are with him will become targets. And if you think further, the king can achieve this goal by choosing a new prime minister. As long as he chooses someone who does not deal with them, then their party will be in trouble for the rest of their lives. It's not going to be easy.

"What can I do about this kind of thing now? I'm just an old man recuperating from illness. Let them make their own choice. After all, they have been so comfortable with my care over the years. At this time, a strong wind and rain can only make a choice. Produce real talent.”

Regardless of whether Prime Minister Depretis's words are comforting or sincere, as he becomes ill, some changes will inevitably occur in the power of the prime minister.

Therefore, after the young king returned to the palace, the next day, in the name of Carlo, he recalled Antonio, the governor of Southeast Asia, and Ambik, the governor of East Africa. The reason was to let these two governors come back to report on their work. In addition, Carlo subsequently frequently summoned Speaker Crispi, leader of the Liberal Party Giolitti, leader of the right-wing National Party Staraba and others.

For a time, the city of Rome was turbulent, and experts from all sides tried their best to show themselves to the king. Because they all know one thing, the throne of prime minister is beckoning to them, and it is crucial who can get the king's approval.

Therefore, the city of Rome was even more clamoring. Today there is a problem, and tomorrow there is a scandal. It is a vivid manifestation of Mark Twain's campaign for governor.

Antonio and Ambik returned to Rome under such circumstances.

Sorry, it's late