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The Zurich Conference was almost a one-man show by French Emperor Napoleon III. He first praised the heroic deeds of the people of Sardinia and Lombardy in resisting the Austrian invaders. This scene may have been added temporarily because he did not know about the addition of Gafu beforehand. When I came, I saw the Italian Prime Minister Cavour invited by Prussia. He immediately stayed with his foreign minister. For this matter, the meeting was postponed for an hour. Only then did Auguste go to visit Victoria and others. matter.

So it is obvious that Napoleon III was planning to mock Sardinia a little bit while he was away, but he was still invited by Prussia in front of the Prime Minister. Napoleon III did not plan to have a conflict with the German Confederation at the moment. After all, he could easily provoke the German Confederation. In the end, the man failed to operate well and was beaten with a blaster and put on the guillotine. Everyone still remembers the great achievements of the headless horseman Louis XVI.

Therefore, Napoleon III changed his mind midway, resulting in a very serious sense of separation between the previous and later chapters. First of all, he praised Sardinia, but not much, only half of it. He praised the Austrian Empire, but only half of it. , he felt that although the Kingdom of Sardinia had won the War of Independence and controlled the entire northern Italy, and indeed the Kingdom of Sardinia was the strongest in terms of overall national strength, it was not legal enough.

And Naples, which is located in a corner, is actually not legal enough, so who is the best? The Papal States! We don’t know how many divisions the Pope has, but what does the Pope represent? Religion, religion is orthodox old Europe, so the Pope is equal to orthodoxy, and Napoleon III supported the Pope.

But in fact, according to this statement, can the Pope also devour France? France also believes in God, unless you don’t recognize the Pope. Anyway, Napoleon III’s words are untenable, but the participants are not that ignorant. The person took the initiative to point it out, but it was obvious that this person was definitely prepared.

Napoleon III was once a member of the Carbonari Party. He also had some ideas about establishing a unified Italy, but France's interests were obviously more important than his "ideas". He could not let a newly rising power so casually. Appears next to France.

Even after seeing the somewhat embarrassing record of the Italians, he still felt that Italy would be a great power after complete unification. Of course, it was already the 19th century. Military strength was no longer the standard for measuring a country's comprehensive national strength, and neither was the powerful Britain. Have you ever defeated the weak United States? Of course, there are also weapons and equipment sent by France, but again: artillery, defense lines, international assistance, these are not important. A soldier must realize that he is defending his country.

From a country’s economic strength, cultural heritage, and influence on surrounding countries and even the world, even if Britain declines one day, its former glory will still be engraved on the monument of human history. Although it is shameless, it is undeniable that it of greatness.

For European countries, the Apennine Peninsula is not just a peninsula. It is the birthplace of the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire is a powerful country that every European country yearns for. This is true for both Britain and France, and even Prussia and Austria. Calling itself the heir of Rome, even Russia, which is nowhere close to Rome, claims that it is Roman orthodoxy.

Therefore, Napoleon III hoped to unify Italy through the Papal States, which needed French protection, and then bring Italy into his sphere of influence like his uncle did, and finally even become a part of France. Victoria immediately expressed her opposition, saying that this would destroy The balance of power in Europe means that Britain will intervene in Italy depending on the situation.

Victoria said forcefully, "If France cannot provide a reasonable solution, then the United Kingdom will use all possible means, either Italy will be completely unified as an independent country in Europe, or Italy will maintain the status quo."

Anyway, it means you can’t be pro-French, but there are only three countries in total, what should you do? Choose one of the three, the Papal State is not good, Naples is too bad, its own political situation is unstable, and there are always rebellions. As a frightened neutral country, it often acts as a wallflower, always on the dividing line between being brave and welcoming the king's master. Repeatedly jump horizontally.

At the Zurich Conference, Prussia only came to gather numbers and did not play an important role. Auguste was on the side of Victoria. She proposed that for the sake of the Italian people, Italy should be unified by the orthodox Kingdom of Italy. As for Italy It doesn't matter whether the kingdom is pro-Prussian or not. Prussia can't annex Italy anyway, right?

Moreover, the Kingdom of Italy has transactions with France and Savoynes. From this point of view, the relationship between the two countries should be pretty good. The unification of the Kingdom of Italy is generally in the interest of France.

Victoria expressed silence on this. She did not give a clear affirmation or rejection. Napoleon III was confused. These two guys definitely planned it. Your mother, please play with me, right?

This harmonious situation made Napoleon III's position a bit awkward. Of course, the transaction could not be regarded as a good relationship, but if the place of transaction was Savoy, then there would be discussion. What does this place mean to the Kingdom of Sardinia? That was Byzantine Constantinople.

What is the name of the dynasty of the Kingdom of Sardinia? The Savoy dynasty, and Cavour directly gave this land to France. Isn't this love? It is true that the king's house and daughter were sold to France. Isn't this trust?

What August said was so affectionate that he was deeply moved.

Of course, national leaders would not be so emotional. Napoleon III saw Prussia and Britain supporting Sardinia so much. Originally, if Prussia supported Sardinia, then Napoleon III supported the Papal States. Comparing the two, it is obvious that France has the advantage, but Britain inexplicably Also siding with Prussia, Napoleon III had no choice but to give up. In the end, he only asked for Savoy and Nice, and he didn't want to care about the rest.

Of course, France is not at a loss, and a revolution broke out in central Italy. Many kingdoms voted for Sardinia. Under the excellent matching mechanism of the Apennine Peninsula, Sardinia is indeed the strongest, and Austria cannot win it.

Despite the ups and downs, Napoleon III still stated that he recognized the Kingdom of Italy.