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Rotes said hesitantly: "No, Your Excellency the Marshal. How can I intercede with these chaotic parties?"

Marshal Radkis laughed and said: "Oh, don't be nervous and speak slowly. As long as it has nothing to do with the rebellious party, then everything is easy to talk about. Your father, old Rotes, is still my friend. Is there anything I can do for you?"

After this surprise, Rotes regretted going to this muddy water.As an aristocratic part-time capitalist, his primary status is still that of aristocrats.

Chapter 68 Zero Risk High Return

Now, he is not allowed to back down.Gritting his teeth, Rost said: "Your Excellency Marshal, many innocent people in this rebellion were kidnapped by the rebels, and now they are also arrested.

They all have a family to support, when do you think they can be released? "

Marshal Radesky laughed and said: "This is indeed a problem, but you can put your heart back to your stomach. We are in the process of judging, but it will take some time.

The problem of the young and old of their family is easy to handle. The Venice city government has already started to release food, and everyone can receive a ration, so they won't be hungry! "

To find out who are the real rebels and who are the people who have been coerced into it, it can't be done overnight.

The enemy is about to attack. At this time, stability is the most important thing. Marshal Radeski doesn't want to take risks, and Franz is even less likely to take risks. That's why the Vienna government will take people away immediately.

Anyway, most of these people are workers, and it doesn't matter if they make a mistake. When the time comes, the government will pay them back a salary and arrange them in state-owned factories, which will be enough to appease their grievances.

With a little guidance, the target of their hatred can be shifted to the chaotic party. After all, if it weren't for these things that dragged them into trouble, there would be nothing like this.

Of course the government is just. If it made a mistake, wouldn’t it also pay wages?It also solves the job incidentally. No matter how the state-owned factories are, they are much better than the capitalists treat them.

There is no harm if there is no comparison, people are realistic, especially these ordinary people who worry about eating, drinking, and sleeping every day, it is better to hang out with whoever they live with, and they will naturally hang out with whoever they are.

This point has been confirmed. Haven’t the serfs who made revolution in the Venice area become loyal supporters of the Habsburg family now?

Marshal Radeski was able to easily deal with the Venetian rebels because of the defection of the serfs?As long as you help the government army suppress the rebellion, you can divide the land. Who can refuse?

The hype that the revolutionaries boasted, in fact, when it comes to specific measures, they have never considered the interests of the people at the bottom. Whether they are independent or republican, they just can't help them fill their stomachs.

Under the strong request of Franz, this time the Austrian army strictly implemented the policy of suppressing rebellious parties and distributing land. In addition to distributing land, the government also took out the farm tools and grain of the rebel nobles very thoughtfully and distributed them.

The countryside in the Venice area is now stable, and the remaining nobles who escaped have to be careful, for fear of getting involved with the chaotic party.

Now that the serfs have been forcibly liberated, these peasants who have just been freed are staring at them, expecting them to join the rebellion and then divide their land.

This is also the reason why these nobles who died of rabbits and foxes did not jump out after the Austrian government started killing them. They were really frightened.

There is no way, the Austrian Italy region has not been very stable, so it is naturally unwelcome in the Austrian Empire, politics is severely suppressed, and there is not much right to speak.

Marshal Radeski killed in Venice almost blood flow, the Vienna government did not respond, it was a deep lesson for them with a bayonet, let them understand who is the boss.

In just over a month, nearly seven layers of nobles in the Venice area were deprived of their titles, and nearly eight layers of capitalists were ransacked. These people either ran away or were wiped out.

For the remaining capitalists, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. With so many competitors down, it would be foolish not to seize the market.

Anyway, no matter who rules Venice, the capitalists need to pay taxes. As long as they don't run to rebel, no one will touch them.

The Austrian government has killed so hard this time, is it because some people are having too much fun, thinking that their wings are hard, and even if they provide funds and weapons to the revolutionaries, it is not a big deal?

Well, in fact, it’s not impossible to do these things. As long as you are a little more careful, you will be fine if you don’t get caught by the Austrian government. It’s because these people are too arrogant.

It’s okay to learn from the French and go to the banquet movement, for fear that it will have nothing to do with the revolutionary party. Now that the Austrian government has been liquidated, there are dozens of witnesses.

Those who survived were all smart people. Seeing that the Roters family and the Marshal Radesky family had some kind of friendship, the capitalists now recommended him as a representative to negotiate in order to resume production as soon as possible and seize the market.

After hearing Marshal Radesky's words, Rotes knew he was in trouble, but he still insisted on fighting for it.

"Your Excellency Marshal, since the rebellion broke out in the Venice area, the local economy has been hit hard. If production cannot be resumed as soon as possible, I am afraid this year's tax revenue will be a problem!"

Marshal Radesky looked at him and smiled, then said calmly: "Rotes, isn't this obvious?

Because of the war, the local economy has been devastated. I have already reported to the Vienna government and requested that this year's tax be exempted.

Could it be that if I put them back, you will be able to guarantee that the tax revenue in the Venice area will not be reduced this year? "

Rotes replied hesitantly: "No!"

He really didn't dare to promise this. This year's tax revenue in the Venice area can receive one-fifth of the previous year's, that is God's blessing.

What about the remaining difference? They can't make up for it, can they?They are not thirteen lines, dry tax system business!

Marshal Radeski bewitched: "I understand why you came, our war with the Kingdom of Sardinia is about to start, in order to ensure the stability of the Venice area, these people must not come back until the review is completed.

I also understand your desire to seize the opportunity to expand production and seize the market.Don't worry, when we defeat the Kingdom of Sardinia, your gains will be even greater.

Since the capitalists in the Lombardy region are on the side of the Kingdom of Sardinia, they are naturally incapable of continuing to exist as losers. I think you can fill the gap left by them! "

This is a blatant hint that as long as Austria is supported to win the war, the main business circle in Northern Italy will become Venice.

Rotes barely controlled his emotions and said: "Your Excellency Marshal, what price do we need to pay?"

"It's very simple, you just need to build momentum in the Kingdom of Sardinia and let them send troops to Venice in advance!" Marshal Radeski replied calmly

Rotes was very happy. This is a low-investment, high-return, and zero-risk investment. He really couldn't find a reason to refuse it.

If it fails, it’s a big deal to pay a little publicity funds. If it succeeds, everyone’s industry can double, or even several times.

Chapter 69 The Pragmatist

The main industries in Italy in this era were all concentrated in the northern region. Due to 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 it is still dominated by traditional handicrafts, but many mechanical tools have been added to it.

The capitalists in the Venice area and the capitalists in the Kingdom of Sardinia both cooperated and competed. Many capitalists had industries in both places, and the relationship between the two sides was not so easy to figure out.

When the conditions proposed by Marshal Radkis spread in the Venice area, the capitalists responded one after another. As for who he supported in his heart, it was difficult to say clearly.

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

Every day the war lasts, it will bring immeasurable losses to them, including the local capitalists in the Kingdom of Sardinia. The national mobilization also prevents 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 that overwhelmed the camel's camel. Looking at the black demonstrators, Charlie Albert had to order the army to launch an attack in advance.

To this end, he also dispatched the last 4 troops available in the country. The Sardinian Kingdom alone has an army of 19. If the strength of allies is added, their total strength is theoretically approaching 25.

The reason why it is said in theory is that apart from the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the armies of the remaining states are still playing soy sauce.

Especially the Naples army, which was farthest away, stopped in the Papal State because of heatstroke of a large number of soldiers.God only knows why they get sunstroke in the spring.

In short, the [-] troops promised by Naples could not keep up with this war, but for the early unification of the Italian region, they still sent hundreds of warriors to battle in spite of illness.

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

Franz didn't think it was due to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, just look at the origin of the current king of Naples, Ferdinand II.

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

To put it simply, this is the younger brother raised by the Habsburg family in Italy. Although Austria's international reputation has declined now, this is not enough to make them bounce back.

Just look at the map and you will know 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, capitalizing on the enemy is not a good choice.It would be in their interest even for Austria to occupy Venice and Lombardy than for the Sardinian Kingdom to occupy the said regions.

History has changed, because Austria's military power in the Venice area is stronger, and now the Kingdom of Sardinia has begun to use the method of disintegrating the demons. This is a battle of national destiny.

By May, the reserves mobilized by Austria, after more than a month of running-in, had begun to take shape.Franz quietly increased his troops to Hungary, and the war was imminent.

Vienna

Franz once again lamented that Nicholas I was a good comrade. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that 30 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 Austrian and Prussian revolutionary parties were hit in the head.

The newly independent Hungarian regime has become precarious. The head of the Hungarian Republic, Kossuth, has been awake at night for fear that the Russians will stab them in the back.

Metternich said vigorously: "Your Highness, the French have already been tempted. They have terminated all assistance 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. Being a prime minister is completely incompatible with his profession!"

If you can fool the French, there will be no accidents in the Italian battlefield. Without the help of the French, the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia is weak.

In just over a month, the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia rapidly expanded from 20 to [-] to nearly [-]. Anyone with a little military knowledge knows that such an army is unreliable.

Of course, if the soldiers of the Kingdom of Sardinia were all brave and fearless, or if they followed the orders of their superiors honestly like German soldiers, that would not be a big problem.

Probably 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 shouted slogans on the battlefield.

Franz directly made a decision: "Well, sign a treaty with the French government as soon as possible. Their speed of changing the government is not much slower than that of women changing clothes. Don't make any more troubles!"

"Your Highness, if you want to sign the treaty right away, it will be too bad. The French's appetite is bigger than we imagined." Metternich reminded

"It doesn't matter, whether the treaty we signed with the French can be implemented 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, the French will probably make compromises.

If they themselves choose to give up, it's no wonder we are.Even when the time comes, we can accuse them of treachery. "Frantz said indifferently.

Not only is this provisional government kneeling and licking the British, but several subsequent French governments have followed the British. It is unrealistic to ask them to fight the British, at least within five years.

"Your Highness, if the French retreat, then we may be alone. Under the current circumstances, it is not suitable for us to annex the Kingdom of Sardinia!" Grand Duke Louis reminded

"It's a pity that such a good opportunity has been missed. It's not so easy to let the Kingdom of Sardinia come to your door!" 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 way, who made us have bad teeth now? If we really eat the Kingdom of Sardinia in one bite, we will be prepared to choke to death!" Franz said helplessly

Chapter 70 preparations completed

The Austrian Empire is like a frail old man who overeats and may die at any moment.Franz's concession to the French was also based on this.

Based on the principle of beating rabbits with grass, if the French government gets tough, Austria can also tear off a piece of meat from the Kingdom of Sardinia.

How much is not important, what is important is that it can prove to the outside world politically that the Austrian Empire is still a great power with great strength, and it can deter the Prussians who are about to move.

As for whether the French will become bigger because of this, Franz is very Buddhist, so what does it matter to him?

When the French grow bigger, it is the British and Russians who should worry about it.Will the French still attack Austria stupidly?

Don't be funny, after the baptism of Napoleon, the vigilance of all European countries towards France is S-level.

Before getting rid of diplomatic isolation, any military action by the French may lead to joint suppression by various countries.

Metternich said calmly: "If the French are persuaded, then we don't need to destroy the Kingdom of Sardinia, and keeping them as a buffer between Austria and France is also a good choice.

The most troublesome were the British, who were willing to mediate in the Aussa War despite the promises made by the London government.

However, our embassy in London sent news that a British consortium is conducting secret loan negotiations with the Kingdom of Sardinia.

In addition, some time ago, the Kingdom of Sardinia had borrowed 300 million pounds from the British. We have reason to believe that the British sided with the enemy in this war. "

Metternich had never had much interest in territorial expansion.The conservative politician believed that Austria was already big enough, and the ethnic conflicts in the country were even more troublesome, so he opposed further expansion.

Based on this policy, in the past few decades, Austria has carried out almost no territorial expansion.

Franz looked down on Metternich's political views, but his diplomatic hand was broken, that is another view.

The greatest diplomat of the 19th century deservedly, "European Prime Minister" and "Metternich Era" are the highest evaluations given to him by the outside world.

The collapse of the Vienna system was not a diplomatic failure, but more a result of Austria's lack of strength and its inability to withstand the impact of the revolution.

At this time in history, Metternich had already stepped down. As a result, the British released a bunch of smoke bombs and successfully confused the Vienna government. If Marshal Radkis hadn't insisted, Lombardy and Venice would have been lost in 1848.

Felix said confidently: "There is no need to worry too much. Even if the British support the Kingdom of Sardinia, it is impossible for them to end the game themselves without the support of major European countries."

This is not arrogance, but a judgment based on the international situation and the strength of all parties.

In history, the Vienna government let go of the Kingdom of Sardinia. Apart from the intervention of Britain and France, the most important reason was that they were worried that the French would grow bigger after annexing the territory of the Kingdom of Sardinia.

"Well, these things should be prepared in advance. The most important thing is the result of this war. If we can easily defeat the enemy, then the result will naturally be dominated by us!"

Franz poured cold water on the confident Prime Minister. The war is not over yet, so being so arrogant is not a good thing.

This is not to blame for Felix, Austria is also a European power after all, and the Kingdom of Sardinia is just a small one. There is a huge gap in strength between the two sides, so it is normal to look down on them.

After a short pause, Metternich proposed again: "Your Highness, the Russians have promised to help us suppress the rebellion. Should we let them send troops to suppress the Hungarian rebellion as soon as possible?"

Seeing everyone's excited expressions, Franz shook his head.

"No! This is Austria's family matter. If we let the Russians help us suppress the rebellion, we will have to rely on the Russians diplomatically in the days to come.

The most difficult thing in the world to repay is the debt of favor. The situation in Hungary is still within our tolerance, and there is no need for the Russians to get involved.

However, it is still possible to let the Russians make a false appearance of sending troops to Hungary to shake the determination of the rebellious party to resist. "

Showing off, and the actual end are two concepts.If the Russians really sent troops to help Austria suppress the Hungarian rebellion, what will the future history books record?

"Invite foreign soldiers to suppress the revolution"?Isn't that a representative of the reactionaries?Do you still want Franz's glorious image?