Greece’s Roman Road

After Constantine said, the three of them looked at him in surprise.

"Starting a bank?" Koledis was surprised.

"The funds of the royal family's industries, including the funds of the Education Foundation, will be deposited in this bank"

"His Royal Highness, do you have any requirements for the business scope and method of this bank?" Koledis asked.

"This bank is a commercial bank. Its business philosophy is stability. Its main role is to preserve and increase the value of royal family-related properties. Therefore, it does not involve investment. Its main business is to absorb savings and mortgage loans."

"Do not involve high-risk business"

With the development of Greece's industry and commerce, the royal family's industry will become larger and larger, and the funds they hold will also increase. Such a large sum of money is always deposited in other people's banks, and the risk is too high.

You know, if the bank goes bankrupt, the huge funds of the royal family will be lost.

Although this is unlikely.

"There is also the education work"

"Mr. Iquios, the compulsory education in Greece is five years now. Your education foundation, while completing the compulsory education, should also pay attention to the reserve of high-level talents."

"You must clearly inform the principals of the schools hired by the foundation that their responsibilities are not only to manage the schools, but also to select students with outstanding grades and outstanding talents in the compulsory education stage."

"Especially those from poor families. For these potential students, your foundation will maintain continuous attention and funding to help them complete secondary education until they enter university and receive higher education."

Ichios recorded Constantine's request.

"The purpose of your foundation is not limited to universal compulsory education, the development of Greek higher education is also your responsibility"

After the start of construction in the Piraeus industrial zone, there is a serious shortage of talents in Greece.

The occupations that illiterate workers can engage in are limited, and almost every factory is in urgent need of a large number of educated workers.

Therefore, Constantine was anxious about the work of the Foundation.

"As the only university in Greece, the University of Athens will start to expand the enrollment of university students in the near future, if there is a lack of teachers in the University of Athens."

Constantine gestured with his eyes, directing Ichios's gaze to Sophie.

In Germany at the end of the 19th century, with the rapid development of culture, education, science and technology, German became an essential language for scientific workers.

It can be said that at the end of the 19th century, Germany occupied the commanding heights of world science and technology.

Like metallurgy, chemistry, and electricity, these are the Germans' advantageous projects.

The creative inventions of the Germans have sprung up, and cultural and scientific celebrities have emerged one after another.

For example, Carl Ben, who invented the automobile, Rudolf Diesel, who invented the diesel engine, etc.

Germany naturally has high-level talents that Constantine coveted.

When it comes to poaching Germany, no one is more suitable than Sophie, the German princess.

Sophie sent an invitation letter, and even if the recipient was reluctant, it was not easy to refuse it for the sake of the German royal family.

It is more convenient to introduce talents from Germany, which is one of the reasons why Constantine made Sophie the president of the foundation.

"We must bring in more experts and scholars, not only to improve the scientific research strength of Greece, but also to train students for us in Greece," Constantine said while indicating.

"You can rest assured, Your Highness, that it is my wish to carry forward the education cause in Greece," Ikios said happily.

"If possible, our University of Athens will build several laboratories, Your Excellency the Duke, His Royal Highness the Crown Princess" Ichios also told the three of his plans.

"What laboratory is Principal Ichios planning to build?" Sophie put down the notebook in her hand and asked curiously.

"In order to improve the scientific research capabilities of our University of Athens, I plan to build three laboratories of chemistry, physics and mechanics by introducing talents to European countries."

After Tesla's R&D team broke through the alternating current technology, President Ikios was greatly inspired and touched, and decided to build several more laboratories on the campus of the University of Athens.

Coupled with the hint from Constantine just now, Ichios decided to take the opportunity to become famous.

"Of course, this requires financial sponsorship from the foundation"

"That's no problem. By the way, did you get any specific news about the meeting of scholars in Albania to discuss language?"

Thinking of this, Constantine moved in his heart and asked Ichios.

Ichios was surprised that Constantine suddenly changed the subject and asked about such a thing, but he still said: "It is said that a few Italians have sponsored to provide a venue for Albanian scholars. Your Highness, is there any problem?"

Constantine murmured; "Italy"

But an idea popped up in his heart. Could it be that Albania is already on the minds of Italy now?

As far as Constantine knew, in the original time and space, the Manasdir Congress in 1908 decided to use the Latin alphabet as the Albanian script.

Italian also uses the Latin alphabet.

Is there a connection between the Italian funding of Albanian scholars and the use of the Latin alphabet as the Albanian script?

Thinking about later generations~www.wuxiax.com~ Italy has been trying to annex Albania after the First World War.

It is not only because of Albania's rich resources (chrome ore and oil) that Italians are tempted, but also Albania's geographical location.

Because the distribution of Italy's territory is like a leather boot extending into the Mediterranean Sea, there is only a narrow Adriatic Sea between Italy and Albania.

Once Italy controls Albania, the Italians can easily block the Adriatic Sea.

This will greatly enhance the strategic position of Italy.

After thinking about this, Constantine understood a little bit. The Italians really plan ahead and have far-reaching plans.

"Well, Ichios, since Italians are so generous in sponsoring Albanian scholars, we Greece should not be left behind. It just so happens that your foundation also donates some funds to sponsor them."

Constantine ordered.

Seeing that the three people did not understand their actions at all, he explained that "the reason why these Italians sponsor Albanian scholars is because they want to influence Albanian scholars and make them tend to use the Latin alphabet."

"We can't let the Italians succeed. The condition of your sponsorship is that the scholars who accept the sponsorship must support the use of the Greek alphabet as the Albanian script."

When the three heard Constantine's explanation, they couldn't believe it.

"Constantine, are you too sensitive? Albania is now Ottoman territory, and many people in Albania are MSLs, so they won't be close to Italy." Sophie felt that Constantine was a little suspicious.

"Why can't the Ottoman territories be coveted? Greece can be coveted, Bulgaria can be coveted, why can't Italy?" Constantine asked rhetorically.

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