Struggle in Russia

Cavour believed that he still had some research on international relations. In his opinion, the Holy Alliance headed by Russia and Austria was the number one enemy of Italian unification.

Since it is the enemy, how could Russia allow Italy to complete the unification? Isn't this wishful thinking!

But what Cavour did not expect was that the little friend with great powers replied with nose and eyes: "What you are talking about is the old calendar. I am afraid that the Holy Alliance has already existed in name only. As far as I know, the former for the Balkan 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 not as good as before. For its own benefit, it is not impossible for Russia to give Austria little shoes!"

Cavour thought for a while, combined with the news he had received before, and fell into deep thought. Because he did receive relevant information, showing that Austria suffered a lot on the Wallachia and Moldavia issues, and then Russia also put a lot of pressure on Austria on related issues in Austria .

Although the intelligence did not reveal what specific matters Russia put pressure on Austria, it can be confirmed that Schwarzenberg, who is now in charge of the Austrian regime, is strongly dissatisfied with Russia's interference internally, and the tense relationship is definitely not groundless.

If the relationship between Russia and Austria is indeed tense, then Italy can indeed make a fuss about related issues. If Russia's attempt to interfere in Austria is still relatively strong, it is indeed possible to sit back and watch Italy become more chaotic, just to take the opportunity to intensify and threaten Austria to seek more benefits.

It's just that Cavour didn't dare to block Russia's ambitions. He was more used to making decisions before taking action, rather than pinning his hopes on luck.

So he replied: "This tendency and possibility are indeed a good phenomenon, but it cannot be assumed that Russia will definitely part ways with Austria... We cannot place our hopes on possible opportunities... If there is no more conclusive evidence to support , I think it should be handled with caution.”

This answer naturally disappointed those who had pinned a lot of hope on it. Who wouldn't wish their enemies to be more unlucky, and who wouldn't wish themselves to be more unlucky? Who would sit by and let an opportunity slip by if there was even a sliver of hope?

However, Cavour did not say anything to death, but suggested: "Of course I don't want to measure a good opportunity...but first we must confirm that this is really a good opportunity? We should start our relationship in Russia to test or say Try to contact the Russians, make certain contacts, and then make a decision! Instead of acting blindly because of a little so-called symptoms and possibilities now!"

Cavour's words can be regarded as old-fashioned words for the country. It is true that national affairs should not be too impulsive, and Italy has learned a lot in this regard. Many times, the noodles are indeed too impulsive!

In fact, it was not only Cavour who opposed immediate and blind action, but Mazzini who was far away in Rome also opposed pinning his hopes on Russia. Or that he opposed contacts with Russia at all, on the grounds that:

"As we all know, Russia is notoriously opposed to the revolution and is notoriously conservative. They are the sworn enemy of the revolution and our enemy! How can we cooperate with the enemy? It's like a cat and a mouse can't be friends! It is inexplicable and irresponsible to propose such an idea! I firmly oppose it!"

Obviously, Mazzini is still following the ideological stream. In his eyes, it is either black or white, black is black, and white is white. Even if Russia has done something that may be beneficial to the unification of Italy, Russia still It is reactionary and counter-revolutionary, so Russia is evil, and it is still the enemy!

And he is firmly opposed to cooperation with the enemy. He said 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 a revolutionary country 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 1848 revolution. This regime is not a revolutionary regime, but it can be said to be against revolution. The first task after the establishment of this republic is to suppress the revolution, not to promote the revolution.

This was manifested most vividly in the later Italian Revolution and Unification War. When the Roman people started armed struggle under the advocacy of Mazzini, the French Second Republic was the first to express their opposition. This republic was not at all a friend of Mazzini, it was not at all reliable.

It's a pity that the current Mazzini is still very naive, thinking that the French are revolutionary and are on the side of the revolutionaries. And Russia and Austria are one, and they are resolute enemies who cannot speak.

As a result, the olive branch offered by Duke Alexander Gorchakov was ignored by the Italians themselves. If it wasn't for Cavour who hadn't completely closed the door, it would be a shame to put a hot face on a cold ass.

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 been at odds with Austria. Trying to break free from Austrian control. Now that Austria is lame, and Russia has released ambiguous signals, there is no reason to be indifferent!

Anyway, looking at the motionless Italians, Duke Alexander was very speechless. He didn’t know what happened to the noodles. He spent so much effort to release so many signals and helped to set up the stage. But the protagonist hides behind the scenes and refuses to appear on the stage, isn't he anxious to death!

And he couldn't wait any longer, and it was even more impossible for him to contact Italy blatantly. After all, Nicholas I and Nesselrode were still staring at him. What he was doing now was out of line. If he went too far, those two would definitely blow up.

Duke Alexander is really looking forward to the Italians! If he had known that Cavour had suggested contact and probing, he would have been genuinely happy to tears. But the problem is that the relationship between Italy or the Kingdom of Sardinia and Russia is really just that way. The relevant channels and connections are very nonsense. I don’t know who to go to Russia to find the way for a while. Naturally, Duke Alexander will wait a little longer ...