Chapter 1065: Fleeting
In the simple military tent, Marshal Radetzky seemed unhurried, and Countess Judith was also an expert in this field.
However, if Countess Judith did not speak, Marshal Radetzky would not ask. The two sides drank tea from morning to evening, and the sound of artillery outside had been sparse at this time.
Countess Judith finally could not help but speak.
"Respected Marshal Radetzky, even if you do not consider your soldiers, you should consider the Austrian Empire.
War is not the only way to solve the problem. We can negotiate. Mr. Bellvi believes that this is beneficial to both sides."
Marshal Radetzky did not speak, and Countess Judith was not discouraged. She knew that the other party was waiting for the price, so she continued.
In the eyes of Countess Judith, a 78-year-old old man who could still have an affair must not be able to resist her temptation.
"What do you mean?"
At this time, one thousand kilograms of gold was equivalent to more than three million francs = 120,000 pounds.
Another reason why Countess Judith wanted to leave Sardinia was that she knew the practices of the liberals and nationalists better than anyone else.
Countess Judith stared blankly in the direction of Turin. She didn't expect that the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia would fall so easily, and the elite troops boasted by Bellevue were so vulnerable.
Radetzky still didn't speak, and Countess Judith frowned and said.
"In addition, Mr. Bellevue is willing to give your country financial compensation. To show his sincerity, Mr. Bellevue asked me to bring a thousand kilograms of gold on the carriage."
The village woman had no special features, her hands were full of calluses, and her strong arms were about the same as Countess Judith's waist.
Yes, this is Marshal Radetzky's mistress.
Countess Judith was a little confused. Was it because of the lack of money? Or was the person in front of her really a loyal minister of the Austrian Empire?
"Are you dissatisfied with these conditions?"
"Mr. Bellvi can give half of the land of the Kingdom of Sardinia to your country in exchange for peace."
Although Marshal Radetzky had already issued an order to expel him, Countess Judith seemed not to understand and ordered a glass of lemon wine, and then spoke to herself.
"Sorry, I have kept you waiting for a long time, but I am old and have a lot of shit and urine. Please forgive me."
The main reason why Marshal Radetzky re-employed after retirement was that he could not afford to support his illegitimate children and mistresses, so Bellvi specially asked Countess Judith to come.
"What have you thought about that matter?"
Countess Judith's words were already very explicit, and this time Marshal Radetzky's expression really changed a little.
The adjutant was not as polite as Radetzky, he stood directly at the door and made a gesture of invitation.
"What is it? Oh! Your suggestion is very good, but as you can see, I am only a theater commander, but I will convey it to my superiors.
Just as Countess Judith was daydreaming, there was a sound of water splashing outside.
In fact, Marshal Radetzky's behavior meant to send off the guests, but most Austrian officers would not do this. They would just look at their watches and tell the other party that it was time to leave. However, Countess Judith was an Italian, and a woman, so Marshal Radetzky used this euphemistic way.
(Asti is an important city in the southern part of the Kingdom of Sardinia.)
Countess Judith supported her cheek with one hand, her red lips were charming and juicy, and her delicate face and mature figure made the two guards beside her feel thirsty and their Adam's apples could not help but move.
Seeing Countess Judith, Marshal Radetzky said apologetically.
But soon Countess Judith came back to her senses, put on a smile on her face and turned around to say.
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In fact, this so-called sincerity was not for the Austrian Empire, but a bribe for Marshal Radetzky and his subordinates.
Countess Judith was unwilling to accept it, she stood up and said.
Countess Judith felt bad, but when she thought of the reputation of the old marshal, she felt that she would be fine.
If she couldn't find a big tree to provide her with shelter, then she would be disgraced and unarmed and would definitely be liquidated at the first time.
Marshal Radetzky's face was livid.
"We are not without a chance."
Even though Countess Judith had seen big scenes, she couldn't help but twitch her mouth. She really didn't expect that this old man could be so unkempt.
"The sound of artillery outside has stopped. "
It took a long time for the old marshal to finally arrive, still smelling of lilac.
"Good suggestion, we will try it when we reach Asti."
If Mr. Bellevue becomes president, he will definitely not openly challenge your country's authority in the German region."
"Marshal, are you riding a horse or riding in a car with Ms. Bellucci? For safety reasons, I suggest you ride in a car. This will make it easier for us to protect you."
If it really doesn't work, it's not bad to commit to the commander of the Austrian Empire's theater. After all, the most important thing for a man is power and status, and external things such as age, appearance, and nationality are not important.
Of course, Countess Judith also has her own selfish desires. If Bellevue can really return to France and become president as he said, it would be fine. Otherwise, it would be nice to be with a commander-in-chief of the Italian theater.
But her voice stopped abruptly before she finished speaking. She saw the experienced Marshal Radetzky chatting happily with a village woman in her fifties and preparing to go to Turin for a drink in the evening.
"Mr. Bellevue actually does not oppose your country's unification of the German region. Those who oppose your country are the lackeys of the British in the Paris Parliament.
Marshal Radetzki raised his hand, the curtain of the tent was opened, smoke was rising from the city of Turin, and there were soldiers everywhere celebrating their victory happily.
"Sorry, please excuse me for a moment."
"Sorry, I'm just a theater commander and not qualified to negotiate with others. I can only convey your proposal upwards.
Besides, I think we have no chance. "
Amalfi limoncello is a drink specially served at the end of a banquet to sober up and digest food.
After all, bribing a theater commander is much easier than bribing a country, but Marshal Radetzky looked very unhappy at this time.
"What don't you like about my proposal? Just tell me what you want!"
"How can this be?"
Countess Judith decided to strike while the iron was hot, so she continued.
She felt that with her beauty, she could even go to Vienna and have a good time. At worst, she would just ride a horse to find a horse. Anyway, her reputation in the Kingdom of Sardinia was bad.
“Amalfi is really a good place, but Asti is also good. The local wine is light-bodied and has a long aftertaste, and paired with the best black truffles, it will make you ecstasy for a long time.”
"A winner should behave like a winner. Find me a white horse."
Leon, pour Countess Judith a glass of Amalfi limoncello. "
"Yes!" The adjutant made two gestures to the guard on the side, who immediately understood and brought a white horse and a carriage.
The old marshal mounted the white horse with great difficulty, then took off his hat, saluted his mistress who looked like a country girl, and rode into the procession.
The Austrian army quickly broke out of camp, leaving Countess Judith alone in the wind.