Chapter 886 Mutation
However, Carlo I was different from Leopold II and Francesco V. He still fantasized about exchanging sovereignty for governance.
"Dear Franz, the Duchy of Parma is also willing to accept Austria's protection, but I think I am born to rule, and I am more familiar with my duchy.
You also see that ruling is not a simple matter, and you may encounter threats like now.
I think you are more talented in war and should show your talents on the battlefield. Let me, your uncle, do this boring thing."
Carlo I said sincerely. If it were a young man who had just started out, or if he didn't know the other party's background, he would probably be moved by the other party's words.
However, Franz knew very well that Carlo I was incapable of managing his own territory. At the same time, the excessive differentiation of political regions would not only increase administrative costs, but also reduce administrative efficiency.
What's more terrible is that a separate political system would affect Franz's planning.
"I think I am more talented in politics, but you should receive more military training.
If you can lead an army to defeat those who disrupt order, you don't need to come here at this time."
Franz's words to Charles I were very sharp. To be honest, he didn't want to give such a person who changed his mind with the wind an honest and simple impression.
Because this might be used as a weakness by the other party. When friends come, there are wine, and when enemies come, there are knives. Only in this way can the relationship be harmonious.
Although Franz's words were a bit harsh, it was also true, and the situation was stronger than people, and Charles I had no choice.
At this time, he could only rely on the Austrian Empire to recover the lost territory. As for his cousin Louis Philippe and his France, they were already yesterday's news.
Charles I reluctantly signed his name on a trusteeship document that Franz had prepared long ago.
In fact, Franz's methods were already very gentle. Now that there is so much chaos outside, it is normal for one or two dukes to have some accidents.
In this way, not only can you save your lips and lips, but also avoid a subsequent fee.
Franz did not seize power directly, but let them use their own territories as capital to invest in Austria's cause.
In this way, as long as the Austrian Empire exists, they will have a good life and do not have to worry about their livelihood and safety.
At the same time, the stronger and richer Austria is, the better their lives will be. On the contrary, as long as they have enough ability, they can also receive Austria's legacy, but at that time it will all depend on their ability.
The perspective is pulled back to the Papal States.
Pius IX's control over the government is gradually declining, and the liberals attribute the current situation of people's miserable lives to his blind declaration of war on Austria.
In fact, when the British Mediterranean Fleet was annihilated and the city of Rome was directly exposed to Austria's firepower, the liberals began to become anti-war.
The liberals who had previously joined hands with the nationalists to unify Italy together, now seeing that the situation is gone, they will not be buried with those losers.
So the House of Commons, which was formed by Pius IX himself, actually openly opposed him. At this time, Pius IX could no longer take back the power of the parliament.
What's more frightening is that in order to quickly overthrow Pius IX, the liberal government began to spread the news of the Sardinian Kingdom's defection and the British failure.
These two pieces of news were originally strictly confidential. After all, no matter how stupid the priests of the Papal States were, they could not be unaware of the consequences they could bring.
Compared with the failure of the British, the defection of the Kingdom of Sardinia had a greater influence in Italy.
In fact, the reason for this is not that the Kingdom of Sardinia is stronger than the British, but that most people do not have too high expectations of the British. After all, the war between Italy and Austria is mainly a land war.
However, these two things have exploded among the top leaders. Carlo Alberto betrayed Italy, the British Invincible Fleet was completely wiped out, and even Crete was occupied by Austria.
"How can an army of hundreds of thousands of people be defeated just like that?"
Pius IX pondered, and he did not notice that there were not many people around him.
At this time, he received another bad news, Archbishop Cavaggi died of illness.
The successive bad news made Pius IX a little overwhelmed, but he did not have the opportunity to grieve.
People were enraged by the successive failures, and the resentment accumulated from the repeated tax increases.
People who had affectionately called Pius IX "Pionono" before had already picked up torches and paint.
Most of the troops of the Papal States had been dispatched, and Count Rossi, who was responsible for urban security and mutual coordination, was assassinated.
As for the Secretary of State of the Holy See, Mr. Jotel, he was able to sit in this position mainly because of his brother's status.
It took only one morning from the beginning of the parade to setting fire to the palace, which was naturally the work of the liberals.
They joined the parade with the Citizens' Guard under the banner of the People's Club, and even had drummers and bands to accompany them.
When the first fire was lit, it was out of control. Not only the huge palace was ignited, but also the long-suppressed anger in people's hearts.
Someone set the fire, and naturally someone put it out. The loyal Swiss Guard came to put out the fire, and the marching crowd tried to stop the Swiss Guard, and both sides refused to give in.
As a result, someone fired the first shot in the chaos, knocking down a marcher, and then even greater chaos ensued.
Since the Citizen Guard was in the procession, the two sides immediately exchanged fire.
The battle between the two sides did not cause much loss to either side, but it affected a large number of citizens. When Pius IX learned about this, the whole street was stained with blood.
Father Antonia urged the Holy See to leave because he had a bad feeling.
"Your Holiness, given the current situation, I think it is very likely that what happened in France and Austria will happen to us."
"This is impossible! They support us!"
"They support the revolution. Now you are in their way, and they want to kill you."
Father Antonia said bluntly, which made Pius IX angry.
"No! I tell you, I am different from those monarchs! I am God's representative on earth! They are going against God's will by opposing me!"
"Wake up! Look outside, there is fire and blood everywhere! The prisoners you released formed an army with your permission.
And you sent all your loyal troops to Venice, and now only the Swiss are fighting for you.
Go quickly! Can't you hear the gunshots getting closer?"
Father Antonia continued to persuade earnestly.
"I won't leave! I am the Pope! Go and tell them that as long as we defeat the Austrians and Sardinian traitors, our good days will come. We will have bread and red wine!"
At this time, a deafening noise came, accompanied by the sound of broken glass, and a solid bullet flew in, smashing Father Antonia's head in front of Pius IX.