Chapter 69: Pragmatist

In this era, the main industries in the Italian region were concentrated in the northern region. Because of political, geographical and other factors, they were divided into the "Turin-Genoa" industrial area and the "Milan-Venice" industrial area.

There is no doubt that the industrial revolution in Italy has just started, and now it is still dominated by traditional handicrafts, but a lot of mechanical tools have been added.

The capitalists in the Venetian region and the capitalists in the Kingdom of Sardinia both cooperated and competed. Many capitalists have industries in both places, and the relationship between the two sides were all tangled up.

When the conditions put forward by Marshal Radetzky spread in the Venice area, the capitalists responded one after another. As for who he supports in his heart, it is difficult to say clearly.

It doesn't matter, anyway, this is a conspiracy, even the capitalists who are hostile to Austria, they also need the Kingdom of Sardinia to send troops to Venice as soon as possible.

Every day the war continued, it would bring them immeasurable losses, including the native capitalists of the Sardinian kingdom. The national mobilization also prevented them from making money.

Turin became more lively, and the capitalists in the Venice area joined the public opinion offensive, which seemed to be the last straw to overwhelm the current situation. Looking at the dark crowd of demonstrators, Charlie-Albert had to order the army to launch an attack in advance.

To this end, he also dispatched the last 40,000 troops that could be used in the country. The Sardinian Kingdom alone has 190,000 troops. If the strength of allies is added, their total troops are now approaching 250,000 in theory.

The reason why it is said to be theoretical is that in addition to the army of the Sardinian kingdom, the armies of the remaining states were unwilling to fight this war.

In particular, the Naples army, which was the furthest away, stopped in the Papal States because heatstroke has inflicted large number of their soldiers. God only knows how they "got" heat stroke in the spring.

In short, the 40,000 troops promised by Naples could not keep up with this war, but for the early reunification of the Italian region, they still sent hundreds of warriors to fight despite be "inflicted with ailments".

No matter how absurd the reason, at least one thing is certain, the army of Naples will not come.

Franz does not think this is the credit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, just look at the origin of the current King Ferdinand II of Naples.

This is the King of the Two Sicilies, the son of François I and Clementina, daughter of the Holy Roman Emperor Leopold II. (The Kingdom of Sicily and Naples united to form the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, with Naples dominant)

To put it simply, they were essentially the younger brother of the Habsburg family in Italy. Although Austria's international reputation is now declining, this was still not enough to make them want to join the wagon and rebel.

Looking at the map, you can see that even if Naples is separated by the Papal State, even if they can drive Austria out of Italy, they will not gain any substantial benefits.

Any Italian state has the ambition to unify the Italian region. At this time, it is not a good choice to invest in the enemy. Even the Austrian occupation of Venice and Lombardy was in their better interest than the Sardinian kingdom.

History has changed, because Austria has stronger military power in the Venice area, and now the Kingdom of Sardinia has begun to defy the heaven like wild demons and now it has turned into an international issue.

By May, the reserves mobilized by Austria had begun to take shape after more than a month of training. Franz quietly sent troops to Hungary, and the war was about to break out.

Vienna

Franz once again lamented that Nicholas I was a good comrade, and the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that 300,000 Russian troops were ready to go, ready to help Austria and Prussia suppress the revolution.

The strong support of the Tsarist government had a very strong impact in Europe, and both the Austrian and Prussian revolutionary parties were hit hard.

The newly independent Hungarian regime, it has become precarious, and the head of the Kossuth of the Hungarian Republic has many sleepless nights, for fear that the Russians will stab them in the back. Metternich said arrogantly: "Your Highness, the French have been tempted. They have terminated all aid to the Kingdom of Sardinia. Now we are discussing the division of the Kingdom of Sardinia."

Franz was overjoyed and thought to himself: "Sure enough, Metternich is still suitable for diplomacy, and being the Prime Minister was complete disgrace to his professional experience!"

If you can fool the French, there will be no accident in the next Italian battlefield. Without the help of the French, the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia has become a cocking chicken with no claws.

In just over a month, the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia has rapidly expanded from 20,000 to 30,000 to nearly 200,000. Anyone with a little military knowledge knows that such an army is doom to fail.

Of course, if the soldiers of the Kingdom of Sardinia were not afraid of death, or if they honestly carry out the orders of their superiors like German soldiers, then it wouldn't be much of an issue for them.

Probably the Kingdom of Sardinia has been confused by the radical public opinion in the country and thought that these soldiers on the battlefield could be as powerful as when they shouted slogans.

Franz made a direct decision: "We'll, sign a treaty with the French government as soon as possible. The speed of their change of government is not much slower than that of a woman changing clothes. Don't make trouble!"

"His Royal Highness, if you want to sign a treaty right away, it will be a big loss. The French have a bigger appetite than we thought." Metternich reminded

"It doesn't matter, whether the treaty we signed with the French can be implemented or not depends on whether the French can withstand the pressure of the British. Judging from the current situation, the French government continues to sell well to the British. As long as the London government is tougher, most of the French will compromise. If they choose to give up on their own, it's will no longer be our fault. In this way we can also condemn them for being deceitful." Franz said indifferently.

Not only is this provisional government kneeling and licking up to the British, but several subsequent French governments have followed the British parliament, and it is unrealistic for them to fight against the British, at least for five years.

"His Royal Highness, if the French back down, then we'll be alone. Under the current circumstances, we are not suitable for annexing the Kingdom of Sardinia!" Grand Duke Louis reminded.

"It's a pity, such a good opportunity was missed like this. It's not so easy to let the Kingdom of Sardinia deliver it by itself!" Prime Minister Felix sighed.

Dominating Italy is not only the dream of the French, but also the dream of Austria, but this is just a dream, and the European powers will not let them do so.

"There is no other way, who makes us have no might currently? If we really eat the Kingdom of Sardinia in one bite, we would really be choked to death!" Franz said helplessly.