Chapter 69, The Pragmatist
In this era, the main industries in the Italian region were concentrated in the northern region. Due to political, geographical location and other factors, they were divided into the "Turin-Genoa" industrial zone and the "Milan-Venice" industrial zone.
There is no doubt that the industrial revolution in Italy has just begun, and it is still dominated by traditional handicrafts, but a lot of mechanical tools have been added.
Capitalists in Venice and the capitalists in the Kingdom of Sardinia have both cooperation and competition. Many capitalists have industries in both places, and the relationship between the two parties is not so easy to clarify.
When the conditions proposed by Marshal Radkis spread in the Venice region, the capitalists responded one after another. As for who he supported, it was difficult to explain clearly.
It doesn't matter. Anyway, this is an open conspiracy. Even if it is the most hostile capitalists, they also need the Kingdom of Sardinia to send troops to Venice as soon as possible.
Every day the war lasted, it brought them immeasurable losses, including the local capitalists of the Kingdom of Sardinia, and national mobilization also hindered their profits.
Turin became even more lively, and Venetian capitalists joined the public opinion offensive, as if they had become the last straw that overwhelmed the camel. Looking at the black protesters, Charlie Albert had to order the army to launch an attack in advance.
To this end, he also sent 40,000 troops that could be used in the country, and the troops of the Kingdom of Sardinia alone were as high as 190,000. If the strength of allies was added, their total force was now theoretically approaching 250,000.
The reason for this is theoretically because, besides the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the remaining armies of the states are still playing soy sauce.
Especially the Naples army, which was the farthest away, stopped in the Pope because of the heatstroke of a large number of soldiers. Only God knows why they had heatstroke in the spring.
In short, the 40,000 troops promised by Naples could not catch up with this war, but for the early reunification of the Italian region, they still sent hundreds of warriors to the battlefield while sick.
No matter how unreasonable this reason is, at least one thing is certain that the Naples army will not come.
Franz didn't think this was a credit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. You can tell by looking at the origin of King Ferdinand II of Naples.
This is the son of Clementina, the daughter of two Sicily kings, François I and the Holy Roman Emperor Leopold II. (The Kingdom of Sicily and Naples jointly formed the two Sicily kingdoms, and Naples dominated)
Simply put, this is the younger brother who was supported by the Habsburg family in Italy. Although Austria's international reputation has declined, this is not enough to make them rebel.
Just look at the map and know that Naples was separated by the Pope. Even if they could drive Austria out of Italy, they would not gain any substantial benefits.
Any Italian state has the ambition to unify the Italian region, and at this time, it is not a good choice to invest in the enemy. Even Austria's occupation of Venice and Lombardy is more in line with their interests than the Kingdom of Sardinia's occupation of the above-mentioned regions.
History has changed because Austria has stronger military strength in Venice. Now the Kingdom of Sardinia has begun to use the magic of disintegration of the demons. This is a battle of national destiny.
By May, the reserves mobilized by Austria had already begun to gain combat effectiveness after more than a month of running-in. Franz calmly increased troops to Hungary, and the war was about to break out.
Vienna
Franz once again lamented that Nicholas I was a good comrade. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that 300,000 Russian troops were ready to go and could help Austria and Prussia suppress the revolution at any time.
The strong support of the Tsarist government had a very strong impact in Europe, and both Austria and Prussian revolutionaries were hit by the head.
The Hungarian regime, which had just been independent, became in danger. The Head of State of the Hungarian Republic, could no longer sleep at night, for fear that the Russians would stab them in the back.
Metternich said in a high spirit: "Your Highness, the French are already tempted. They have terminated all assistance to the Kingdom of Sardinia. Now we are discussing the division of the Kingdom of Sardinia."
Franz was delighted and thought to himself: "Sure enough, Metternich is still suitable for diplomacy. Being the prime minister is completely professional and inconsistent!"
If the French can fool the French, there will be no surprises in the Italian battlefield. Without the help of the French, the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia would be weak.
In just over a month, the Sardinian Army quickly expanded from 20,000 to nearly 200,000. Anyone with a little military knowledge knows that such an army is unreliable.
Of course, if the soldiers of the Kingdom of Sardinia are fearless and fearless, or are honestly carrying out superior orders like German soldiers, it will be no big problem.
Perhaps the Kingdom of Sardinia has been confused by the radical public opinion in the country, thinking that these soldiers can be as powerful as when they yell slogans when they arrive on the battlefield.
Franz made a decision directly: "Well, sign a treaty with the French government as soon as possible. The speed of their government changes is no longer slower than that of women changing clothes, so don't cause trouble!"
"Your Highness, if you want to sign a treaty right away, it would be a disadvantage. The French have a bigger appetite than we imagined." Metternich reminded
"It doesn't matter. Whether the treaty we signed with the French can continue to be implemented depends on whether the French can withstand the pressure from the British.
Judging from the current situation, the French government is constantly selling good to the British. As long as the London government is tougher, the French will most likely make compromises.
If they choose to give up on themselves, we will not blame us. Even then, we can condemn them for being treacherous." Franz said indifferently
Not only this provisional government licked the British, but several French governments followed the British and asked them to fight against the British for at least five years.
"Your Highness, if the French retreat, then we may be alone. Under the current circumstances, we are not suitable for annexation of the Kingdom of Sardinia!" Grand Duke Louis reminded him.
"What a pity, such a good opportunity was missed like this. It is not so easy to get the Kingdom of Sardinia to come to you!" Prime Minister Felix sighed.
Dominating Italy is not only the dream of the French, but also the dream of Austria. It’s just a dream that the European powers will not let them do what they wish.
"There is no way, who makes us feel bad now? If we really eat the Kingdom of Sardinia in one bite, we will be ready to choke to death!" Franz said helplessly.
Chapter completed!