Chapter 59 Five-Year Plan

The celebration banquet Carlo prepared for Serrano and others was equally large, but the specific specifications were not so luxurious.

Although there is also a large amount of food, most of it comes from Spain, with only a small amount of Italian food included.

The wine is from Carlo Private Winery, focusing on self-produced and self-sold wines.

There were also many nobles attending the banquet. In order to express his importance to Serrano and other heroes, Carlo specially invited many Spanish Grand Dukes and Dukes, including Duke Jacobo, to support the scene.

After a joyful celebration banquet, the next highlight became the sealing ceremony in July.

Because this is the first time that Carlo has been entrusted with a title, the Spanish government attaches great importance to it. In particular, the Prime Minister and the Minister of War were also sealed this time, and the government officials did not dare to slack off in the slightest.

Compared to the hurried preparations of the officials, Carlo and the two protagonists of the ceremony were in a very relaxed mood at this time.

After learning that Prime Minister Primo had been assassinated, Serrano was shocked at first, and then breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Prime Minister Primo was safe and sound.

Serrano also understands that Primo is very important to Spain at the moment. Only Primo has the ability to promote this reform, and his importance is far higher than himself.

"Has the murderer been found out?" Duke Serrano asked.

The murderer behind the scenes is not trying to assassinate Prime Minister Primo, but wants to destroy Spain's future. Now that countries around the world are becoming more powerful, if Spain does not follow the trend to promote revolution and accelerate industrial and economic development, the gap between it and the great powers will become wider and wider.

"Not yet, but I believe there will be results soon." Primo said helplessly.

Although a large amount of land and nearly 8 million pesetas were extorted from the church, the feeling of being plotted was not pleasant.

If he found out who was behind the assassination, Prime Minister Primo would not mind sending him to see God.

"So what's your next plan? Will you continue to promote reforms?" Serrano asked curiously.

"Of course." Primo nodded and replied: "Spain is too bad in all aspects, we must seize the time to carry out reforms.

At the same time, a large amount of investment is also required in industry, agriculture, medical care, education, etc., including the construction of railways and roads, etc.

God, I don't know how long the government's finances can support this. This is a huge hole. "

If we just build a certain industry alone, the burden on Spain will not be that big. But in Primo's plan, he wants to build industry, agriculture, education, medical care, transportation and other industries at the same time. The financial pressure required is unimaginable.

"Prime Minister, I think we need to formulate a detailed plan." Carlo interrupted at this time: "If we deploy so many industries at the same time, it will be a huge burden on our finances, and it may even be impossible to bear it. .

Although we can also obtain funds through foreign loans, this method not only has high interest rates, but also has some additional conditions.

If possible, I hope we can break down the tasks of reform and construction into stages and complete it one stage at a time. "

"Your Majesty, can you tell me in detail?" Primo became interested at this time and stared at Carlo with curious eyes.

"It's just my personal thoughts." Carlo said with a smile: "For example, we can use five years as a period and formulate a five-year development plan.

In these five years, we can set a small goal for all walks of life, and then use five years to complete it.

Perhaps small goals alone are not enough for Spain to achieve huge results, but the cumulative effect can have a huge impact on Spain.

Perhaps one five-year plan cannot allow Spain to complete its reforms, but two or even three five-year plans will definitely bring about some new changes in Spain.

As long as we devote time and energy to completing the five-year plan, perhaps after two or three five-year plans, Spain will return to the ranks of the great powers. Isn't this the goal of our reform? "

Whether in the development of other European countries or in Primo's plan for reform, there is no such concept as a multi-year plan.

The reason is also very simple. European countries have different cabinet terms, and there will be great differences in the choice of governing strategies.

Prime ministers like Bismarck stayed in office for decades. But if it is the prime minister of the United Kingdom and Italy, the term of office will be much shorter, even less than a year.

Under such circumstances, formulating a five-year development plan would be too difficult. Because the development plan may not be completed yet, the cabinet ministers have been replaced one after another.

With high-level changes in the government constantly changing, which government will abide by the development plan formulated at the beginning?

But this situation can be avoided in Spain. Judging from the popularity of Primo and Serrano, it is still easy to control a majority of the seats in the Spanish Parliament.

Not even Carlo can influence them, and they can stay in their high positions as long as they want.

Under such circumstances, a five-year development plan has no effect on Primo. Because the Prime Minister of Spain in five years will still be Primo, unless there are some accidents during this period, such as assassination.

This also eliminates another reason that affects the birth of the five-year plan, that is, the current government is worried that the next government will take advantage of it.

Because it is difficult to ensure that you stay in the position of Prime Minister for five years, European politicians rarely make long-term development plans.

Otherwise, the development plan that you have worked hard to promote is likely to be a wedding dress for others, and the results will be enjoyed by the next government.

"Great, Your Majesty, it's a perfect proposal." Primo's interest is completely up, and he said to Carlo with a smile: "I still need to discuss the specific five-year plan with the government, but the general idea is indeed suitable for Spain now.

After the details of the first five-year plan are determined, I will submit the plan to you, Your Majesty."

Primo did not insist on developing all industries at the same time, which made Carlo feel relieved.

If Primo is too radical and wants to complete all reforms in a short period of time, then Carlo really doesn't know how to stop Primo.

Radical reforms usually don't end well, and reforms that are too hasty and without any preparation often don't have very good results.

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