Cavour believed that he had some knowledge of international relations. In his view, the Holy Alliance, headed by Russia and Austria, was the biggest enemy of Italian unification.
How could Russia allow Italy to unify since it is an enemy? Isn't this just wishful thinking!
But what Cavour didn't expect was that the powerful friend actually replied with a nose and an eye: "What you are talking about is all old history. I'm afraid the Holy Alliance is in name only. As far as I know, the previous war for the Balkans
interests, the relationship between Russia and Austria is very tense... In exchange for Russia sending troops to help suppress the domestic revolution, Austria reluctantly made a lot of concessions..."
"What does this mean? It means that the relationship between Russia and Austria is no longer what it used to be. For its own interests, it is not impossible for Russia to put small shoes on Austria's shoulders!"
Cavour thought for a while, combined with the news he had received before, and fell into deep thought. Because he did receive relevant intelligence, which showed that Austria had suffered a lot in the issues of Wallachia and Moldavia.
Later, Russia also exerted great pressure on Austria on related domestic issues.
Although the intelligence did not show what specific matters Russia put pressure on Austria, it can be confirmed that Schwarzenberg, who is now in charge of the Austrian government, is strongly dissatisfied with Russia's interference internally, and the tension in the relationship is definitely not groundless.
If the relationship between Russia and Austria is really tense, then Italy can indeed make a fuss on related issues. If Russia's attempt to interfere in Austria is still relatively strong, it is indeed possible that Italy will just sit back and watch Italy become more chaotic, and take the opportunity to intensify its threat to Austria.
to seek more benefits.
However, Cavour did not dare to block Russia's ambition. He was more accustomed to making decisions and then acting instead of pinning his hopes on luck.
So he replied: "This tendency and possibility is indeed a good phenomenon, but we cannot assume that Russia will definitely part ways with Austria... We cannot place our hopes on possible opportunities... without more conclusive evidence to support it."
, I think it should be handled with caution."
This answer naturally disappoints those who have placed a lot of hope on it. Who doesn't want the enemy to be more unlucky, and who doesn't want to be more lucky? As long as there is a tiny bit of hope, who is willing to sit back and let the opportunity slip away?
However, Cavour did not say anything, but suggested: "Of course I don't want to take a good opportunity... But we must first confirm whether this is really a good opportunity? We should activate our relations in Russia to test or say
Try to contact the Russians, make certain contacts, and then make a decision! Instead of acting blindly just because of some so-called signs and possibilities!"
Cavour's words can be regarded as mature advice for the country. You really shouldn't be too impulsive in national affairs, and Italy has learned a lot in this regard. Many times, noodles do things too impulsively!
In fact, not only was Cavour opposed to taking immediate and blind action, Mazzini, who was far away in Rome, was also opposed to pinning his hopes on Russia. In other words, he was opposed to contact with Russia at all, for the following reasons:
"As we all know, Russia is notoriously anti-revolutionary and notoriously conservative. They are the mortal enemies of the revolution and our enemies! How can we work together with the enemy? It's just like a cat and a mouse can't be friends!
It is inexplicable and irresponsible to propose this idea! I firmly oppose it!"
It is obvious that Mazzini is still following the ideological stream. In his eyes, everything is black or white, black is black and white is white. Even if Russia has done some things that may be beneficial to the unification of Italy, Russia still
It is reactionary and counter-revolutionary, so Russia is evil and remains the enemy!
And he was firmly opposed to cooperating with the enemy. He preached impassionedly: "The only thing we can rely on is the vast number of Italian compatriots and other revolutionaries and revolutionary governments in the world who sympathize with us! For example, the French government, which has always supported revolutionary progress, only
Only revolutionary countries will help us! France is our natural ally!"
This is really taken for granted, because the current French Second Republic really only has the name of a republic, which is essentially incompatible with the revolution of 1848. This regime is not a revolutionary regime, but can be said to be against the revolution.
.The first task after the establishment of this republic is to suppress the revolution, not to promote it.
This was clearly demonstrated in the Italian Revolution and Unification War. When the Roman people began their armed struggle under Mazzini's initiative, the first person to express their opposition was the Second French Republic. This republic was not Mazzini at all.
Ni's friends are totally unreliable.
It's a pity that Mazzini is still very naive now. He only thinks that the French are revolutionary and on the side of the revolutionaries. Russia and Austria are one and the same enemy.
As a result, the olive branch offered by Duke Alexander Gorchakov was ignored by the Italians themselves. If Cavour had not completely closed the door, then he was really asking for trouble.
To be honest, Duke Alexander was also very disappointed, because he originally thought that the Italians would be more kind and would seize opportunities. After all, according to his observations over the years, the Italians are very dishonest and have always refused to deal with Austria.
Trying to get rid of Austria's control. Now that Austria is lame, and Russia has released ambiguous signals, there is no reason to remain indifferent!
Anyway, looking at the motionless Italians, Duke Alexander was very speechless. He didn't know what was wrong with these noodles. He had spent so much effort to release so many signals and helped to set up the stage.
But why is this protagonist hiding behind the scenes and refusing to appear? Isn’t this annoying!
And he couldn't wait any longer, let alone make explicit contact with Italy. After all, Nicholas I and Neserrodie were still watching, and what he was doing now was already outrageous enough.
Those two must explode.
Duke Alexander really has an eye for the Italians! If he could have known that Cavour suggested contact as a test, he would have been so happy that his eyes filled with tears. But the problem is that the relationship between Italy or the Kingdom of Sardinia and Russia is really just that.
, the relevant channels and contacts are very nonsense, and I don’t know who to go to Russia to explore for a while. Naturally, Duke Alexander will have to wait a little longer...