My Italian

Text Chapter 448 Italian Loans

"Nani?"

As the Japanese ambassador to Italy, Teppei Ozawa looked at Bakona in front of him and asked Bakona in front of him with uncertainty.

"Your Excellency Bakona, are you saying that your country is willing to provide loans to our country?"

Don't blame Ambassador Zheping Osawa for asking this, because from any perspective, it is impossible for Italy to provide them with loans. It's important to know that Italians have a reputation for wanting money and not dying, not only in European countries, but in other places as well.

The fact that Italians are now willing to lend them a loan seems a little wicked.

Seeing the expression of disbelief on the Japanese ambassador's face, Bakona couldn't help but remember the expression on his face when he first heard the news, which was similar to the Japanese ambassador.

"Your Excellency Ozawa Zheping, you heard correctly, our country is indeed willing to provide loans to your country, but the interest rate will be higher, and the annual interest rate will be one cent. In addition, there are restrictions on loan purchases, which can only be used to purchase Chinese goods. ."

Bakona's answer surprised Osawa Tepping, because the loan interest rate was too high, even if Japan borrowed from the British Empire, the interest was 7.5%, and the loan interest from Italy was too high. Bar.

"Your Excellency Bakona, the loan interest rate offered by your country is too high, and our country will definitely not accept it."

"Ambassador Daze, you'd better inform your government first. In addition, the minimum loan from our country is 200 million lire, and the maximum term is ten years."

Seeing that the Italians insisted so much, Osawa Teppei could only send this request back to Tokyo.

Originally it was just a purchase of a ship, but in the end it didn't expect such a foolish thing to happen. In the face of the message sent by Ambassador Teppei Osawa, the Japanese government immediately summoned important ministers to discuss it.

"Everyone, this is the loan conditions for Italians, let's take a look."

Prime Minister Ito Hirobumi, looking at the ministers gathered here, issued Italy's loan terms to all present. This is the third time that Prime Minister Ito has formed a cabinet to assume the post of Prime Minister. This time he is very anxious to become the Prime Minister, because the formation of the cabinet is very difficult. This time, the Riken Seiyukai, which he founded, finally got the opportunity to form a cabinet, but the Riken Seiyukai was caught in a dispute, which made him feel anxious.

After a while of flipping through the pages, Prime Minister Watanabe Kunitake said immediately. "Prime Minister, the interest rate on Italian borrowing is too high, we should not borrow. According to my estimation, if you take out the minimum loan of 200 million lire in Italy, you will need to pay back 320 million lire to the Italians in ten years at least. The interest rate is too high, and it is not suitable for borrowing at all.”

Immediately after Prime Minister Da Zang opened his mouth, there was an echoing voice.

"That's right, the interest rate is too high. Everyone knows what the financial situation of our country is. I think this Italian's money is worse than that of the British."

After hearing such remarks, even the emperor sitting high on the throne showed a not-so-good look.

Seeing that the situation was about to fall into the voice of opposition, Ito Hirobumi slammed the table in front of him.

The loud noise shocked everyone present, and even Meiji could not maintain the majesty of the emperor.

"Confused, you people only see this loan in your eyes, and you don't see the deep level of this loan at all. Are you still an important minister of the empire, or a cabinet minister who can hold power?"

In the face of the furious Ito Bowen, whether it was the Foreign Minister Aoki Shuzo, the Ozo Prime Minister Watanabe Kunitake, or the Lu Prime Minister Katsura for many years, or even others, they were all stunned by Ito Bowen's anger. In their knowledge, this political evergreen has never been so angry.

"The Prime Minister may speak bluntly."

Kaixiang Yamamoto Quanbei saw that this stalemate would not end well in the future, so he had to speak up to everyone.

For Yamamoto Quanbei's remarks, Ito Hirobumi gave him a grateful look. None of these **** have peace of mind, they are all waiting to make a fool of themselves.

Ito Bowen, who had only three points of anger at first, has now risen to eight points.

"The loan provided by the Italians this time is obviously a very high-interest loan, and it can only purchase Italian goods. It is not a loan that is worthwhile. But everyone, don't you see that this is not just a loan Loans, this is a guarantee from the Italians not to interfere in our country's struggle with Russia. I think everyone here, no one wants Italy to be involved in our country's battle with Russia, right?"

In the face of Ito Hirobumi, who is an idiot among the important ministers present. Who would want to see an Italian suddenly appear next to him while he is at full power with the Russians.

But why no one pointed it out, instead it is the question of the interest being too high.

No matter what other people's thoughts are now, after Ito Hirobumi pointed out that the loan from the Italians is a kindness, others can no longer play stupid.

"The Prime Minister is right, this loan is not just a simple loan, but a kind of goodwill. I think since the Italians say that the loan cannot be less than 200 million liras~www.wuxiamtl.com~ then as I say Borrow as much as you can. Anyway, if the Italians don’t want our country to go bankrupt, they can’t favor the Russians, they can only help us.”

"Bastard, how much do you want to borrow? Do you think you don't have to pay it back? Where does the collateral come from? What do you pay for the interest of one cent every year?"

The Prime Minister Watanabe Kunitake suddenly stood up and scolded these words. Although it sounds tempting, these words are extremely harmful to finances. Borrow as much money as you can, and don't you have to pay it back?

There is only so much government revenue every year, and the annual payment of interest and principal alone accounts for one-third of Japan's total revenue, which is a very high figure.

In fact, Japan's finances are more difficult now than in the past. The reason is simply that Japan failed to receive 200 million taels of silver from the Qing Dynasty, and the war losses were even greater. Although they finally obtained North Korea with the help of the British, Japan's finances were even more difficult.

Of course, Japan's financial difficulties are not impossible. In view of the financial pressure, the Japanese government has mobilized millions of men and women to go abroad to work. Therefore, these men and women working for Japan can be seen in the Far East, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and even the Americas and Europe. Of course, the most accommodating ones are the young girls in Japan. Who can think of who will take in her when she is old and beautiful.

"I think that since the Italians are willing to lend us money, it's better to lend more. Three hundred million lire is a very suitable figure. I believe the Italians will give us satisfactory results."

After Ito Bowen said this, he turned his head and said to the outside world. "Foreign Minister Aoki, I'll leave it to you to negotiate with Italy."

"Don't dare, I will definitely not live up to my trust."

Aoki Zhouzang quickly stood up and bowed in response.