Chapter 254： Economic Transformation (1/2)
After the Vienna Conference, the European continent returned to peace again.
The signing of the ”Four Countries Convention” is a matter of joy and sorrow for some countries. It is naturally a good thing for most countries. Once the international order is re-established, everyone can sleep peacefully.
Order means stability. Since the European continent is stable, for the Kingdom of Prussia and Sardinia, it means that the road to expansion on the European continent is broken.
Breaking the international situation is bound to suffer the backlash of the international order, and this cost is not what they can afford.
Turin, looking at the ”Four Nations Convention” in his hands, the Prime Minister of Gafur is mixed. A stable international situation is conducive to their economic recovery, but it is even more difficult to unify the Italian region.
After the Osa War, the united route of the Kingdom of Sardinia changed. Most people thought that it would be too difficult to recapture Lombardy and Venesia from Austria. It would be better to start with Tuscany, the Papal States, and the Kingdom of Naples.
Carfur is also a supporter of this line, and the unified line that is easy to follow is in line with the actual situation of the Kingdom of Sardinia.
Don't look at the loss after the Osa War. They have not recovered so far, but among the several states in Italy, their strength is still among the best.
As soon as the ”Four Nations Convention” came out, their plans went bankrupt, and even the Britons who supported them would not let them break the situation in continental Europe at this time.
Since Britain and France lost in the Near East War, as a member of the investor, the Kingdom of Sardinia will naturally lose money, and thousands of lives will be lost for nothing.
Without the strength to give them benefits, they dare not take them. The French can share a piece of interest in the Balkans, which is built on strong strength.
In the Near East War, the combat effectiveness of the French Army was widely recognized by various countries. There is no problem in retaining one-third of the Balkan Peninsula. Whether it is Russia or Austria, it is impossible for the French to die for such a little benefit.
The high cost of modern warfare has already told everyone that, as a last resort, it is best not to go to war with big powers.
”Prime Minister, do you want to fix it with the Austrians?” Vittorio Emmanuel II asked incredulously
You must know that in order to inspire everyone's courage, the Sardinian government did not take away the hatred of the two countries and talked about it suddenly. Now it is necessary to change its policy and seriously stimulate the fragile nerves of Vittorio Emanuel II.
Gafur explained: ”Your Majesty, the international situation has changed now. After the reconstruction of the Vienna system, there will be no war between major powers for a long time to come.
It is difficult for us to defeat Austria alone, and to continue to be hostile to the Austrians, apart from raising their vigilance, there is no substantial benefit.
Because of the political antagonism between the two countries, they have also been economically blocked by the enemy and brought us huge losses. ”
As a qualified politician, Gafur can calmly weigh the pros and cons without being blinded by hatred.
At present, the Sardinian kingdom is in ruins. Only five years have passed since the Osa War, and they have not emerged from the shadow of the war. If you want to restore the economy as soon as possible, then it is obviously not wise to continue to confront Austria.
The historical unification of the Italian region is full of coincidence. Now the Kingdom of Sardinia wants to unify the Italian region, but in fact this is just a matter of thinking. Everyone still has no idea.
In particular, the unification war initiated in the German region ended in failure, and it also hit the confidence of the Italians.
Apart from the British, which other powers would like to see the unification of Italy? The answer is: none.
Even the support of the British was just verbal, and it was foolish to want the British to contribute to the unification war in Italy.
After hesitating for a moment, Vittorio Emmanuel II asked: ”How to explain to the people, to know that in order to stimulate everyone's fighting spirit, the hatred of Osa we have provoked has become popular.”
There was still a bit of sorrow between Vittorio Emmanuel II's eyebrows, and apparently he was not optimistic about the proposal of the Prime Minister of Cavour.
Kafur replied calmly: ”Your Majesty, you don't need to do anything, you can directly downplay the treatment. The domestic terrorist Olympics will explain for us. After all, the enemy is strong and we are weak, and we must bear it.”
He dared to propose to ease the relations between the two countries, that is, there are a lot of feared Austrians in the Kingdom of Sardinia, these people have lost their courage, lest the war between the two countries break out again.
Do not look at the earth-shattering slogan of unifying Italy. In fact, there are not many people interested in this. Most people do not believe that the Kingdom of Sardinia can unify Italy.
Especially after a war, most of the people in Sardinia are masters and factions. The situation of Dai Xiao and everyone crying once went through once, and no one wanted to come again.
More frustrated? nonexistent!
Because of the war, the Kingdom of Sardinia went bankrupt. In order to repay debts, even the army now exists in name only. What do you use to avenge it?
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