Cavour was more of a constitutional monarch than a liberal. The freedom he advocated was very limited, completely different from the freedom advocated by the White Lotus Madonnas of later generations.
However, the beard is still very influential in the Savoy dynasty. This influence comes from his family. His father is a marquis and once served as the police chief of Turin, the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia. And he was given birth to 9-year-old children early.
Cavour arranged to serve as a valet next to Prince Carlo Alberto, the future king of the Kingdom of Sardinia. This shows how influential his family is.
Of course, the relationship between the beard and the future King was very bad. When Carlo Alberto succeeded to the throne, the beard had no choice but to resign and travel abroad.
The French July Revolution of 1830 left a deep impression on Beard, and he began to be inclined to revolution. Of course, this kind of revolution, like his liberal identity, was still quite limited.
But one thing is for sure, Cavour was very interested in the unification of Italy and the rise of the nation. So he privately founded the Agricultural Association and the "Report of the Restoration" to promote the idea of constitutional monarchy.
At the end of 1847, when the whole of Europe was showing a trend of turmoil, Cavour felt that the time was ripe. He began to contact friends extensively and began to plot to do something. And these so-called "friends" of his would be in Italy in the future.
He became famous in the unification movement.
For example, Mazzini and Garibaldi, these two key figures who are also known as the three founding heroes of Italy, gathered together and began to discuss how to get rid of Austrian influence and seek Italian independence and unity.
"The Austrians are big trouble."
Mazzini did not have the aristocratic reserve of Cavour. Compared to the latter, he was more like a true revolutionary, speaking straightforwardly and directly.
"Without Austria's intervention, we could easily set off riots throughout the Apennines and destroy all the minions of these hateful invaders. At that time, reunification will be just around the corner!"
"So, how to deal with the Austrians is the key issue. As long as we defeat Austria, nothing will be a problem!"
Compared with Mazzini's confidence and certainty, Cavour, who was well versed in politics, was more sophisticated. He knew that things were not that simple. Austria was not the only obstacle to the unification of Italy. France, Britain, and Russia were all involved.
After all, the current political order in Italy was completely established by these powers after they eliminated Napoleon.
The unification of Italy will undoubtedly greatly affect the interests of the great powers. Will these guys let Italy become an independent country so easily?
Cavour expressed doubts about this. Moreover, he had little confidence in King Carlo Alberto. His Majesty the King was not a man for big things at all, but looked like a complete opportunist.
King Alberto was not a pure bloodline of the Savoy dynasty, but a branch of the dynasty. After Victor Emmanuel I abdicated in 1821, Prince Alberto took the opportunity to become the regent in order to please the people and stabilize himself.
With his position on shaky ground, he immediately promulgated a so-called constitution.
However, the regent's position was not stable. Soon Victor Emmanuel I's younger brother Carlo Felixche came back and sent him to prison to be raised in prison until ten years later.
After Carlo Philippe died, the pure bloodline of the Savoy dynasty was cut off, and Prince Alberto became the new master of the Kingdom of Sardinia.
In the first ten years after taking the throne, King Alberto performed fairly well, like an enlightened and autocratic monarch, and promoted the development of industry and commerce to a certain extent. However, this king always tried to engage in some gambling-style political activities, always trying to use small gains to make big gains.
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Since the 1840s, this man had been secretly connected with the Italian unification movement and tried to use the Italian unification movement to realize his political ambitions.
This kind of speculative gambling mentality is also the reason why Cavour does not like him. In the eyes of Beard, politics is not gambling, but should be based on making a decision before taking action. Every step must have reasonable planning and planning, and hope to rely on temporary success.
Luck, hoping to take advantage of the so-called opportunity speculation is not worth the gain.
Especially when the strength of the Italian unification movement was still very weak, it could not withstand such a torment. As long as one gamble failed, it would be catastrophic.
Unfortunately, King Alberto was still very confusing at this time. Even Garibaldi, the hero of the two worlds, was fascinated by this ambitious and fighting king. He felt that this king was rare in Italian history for a hundred years.
Once you meet a wise master, you can follow this wise master to do a great cause that changes the world.
"Your Excellency, you are too conservative. The Austrians are no longer what they used to be. They are getting worse day by day. There is no second Archduke Karl who can save them today!"
Yes, Archduke Karl, the former hero who defeated Napoleon, was buried in April 1847. This was the end of a generation of famous Austrian generals. To be honest, there really were no figures in Austria after Archduke Karl. Only the old Metternich was left.
Hanging around.
Compared to the former's unparalleled martial arts, Metternich only had a big mouth. This Garibaldi was really not afraid. After fighting in South America for several years, he was already used to defeating the strong with the weak, not to mention that he was not a very strong talker.
Cavour sighed and said: "A mere Austria is certainly not a big problem. But, gentlemen, Austria is not the only enemy of ours!"
Mazzini and Garibaldi frowned. In their impression, Austria was a thorn in their side. Other enemies? Who?
"The French are also unreliable!" Cavour sighed again. "They have long interfered in Apennine affairs and will never give up their interests in the Apennines. From this aspect, their interests are highly consistent with those of the Austrians. That year
Napoleon is a clear example!"
Indeed, when Napoleon defeated Austria and conquered the Apennines, he did not unify Italy. Instead, he made his brother the king of Naples. Italy was still divided, and the Austrians still occupied the territory of the boss. I really mean it.
Birds of a feather.
But Mazzini didn't see it that way. He was deeply influenced by the French July Revolution and had a blind affection for France. Although these favors have faded a lot due to some facts in recent years, he still has a blind enthusiasm for France.
I feel that France will not be a big trouble for the Italian unification movement. As long as the Austrians can be defeated quickly, France will not interfere forcefully.
"I hope so!"
Cavour sighed again. He really had no expectations for this meeting. The two of them were somewhat blindly optimistic and thought they could win in one battle, but he felt that they might not be that optimistic.
But there is absolutely no practical significance in continuing to talk about worries. The purpose of their gathering is the issue of the Papal States, and that is the point!