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In 1846, Gregory XVI, the Austrian running dog, died. The Italian has nothing to say about the pope, who has been under the control of Austria, and has no pity for his death.

The entire Catholic world, or Italy as a whole, cares more about who the next pope is. At that time, Pius IX was not particularly prominent. Neither ability nor seniority looked like he could be elected pope.

But surprisingly, after just two days of discussion behind closed doors, the liberal cardinal defeated Lucki Lambruccini as the new pope.

To be honest, this really surprised the Catholic world. Because the always conservative Catholic Cardinals chose a new pope who seemed more enlightened. The Italian libertarians once felt encouraged and had considerable expectations of the Protestant Pope.

When he took office, Pius IX was like that. After taking office, he appointed liberals as Minister of State of the Papal State, announced amnesty for political fans, and introduced a number of reforms to manage the Papal State and Rome.

Everything seems so beautiful, but by the end of 1847, things changed. Facing the Italian unification movement that swept across the entire Apennine, and facing the call of the Italians for unification, the enlightened pope hesitated.

I ca n’t even hesitate, because from beginning to end, the new pope of Italian origin cannot be a pope who can promote the unification of Italy. After all, this position under his **** was not given by the Italians. Without French and Austria nods, where could he be pope?

That is to say, whether it is to vote for Tao Li, or to protect himself from Mingzhe. For Enron to continue to be pope, Pius IX must respect the interests of France and Austria. Let him sing praises for the Italian Unification Movement, and he is not tired of eating arsenic.

Anyway, the once moderate liberal pope was conservative immediately, pouring cold water on the Italian unification movement in various public occasions, even blatant criticism. This undoubtedly upsets those who long for Italian unification.

Like Mazzini, like Garibaldi, like the owner Carlo Alberto behind them. As the most powerful Sardinian kingdom among the divided Italian states, as a sideline of the royal family of Savoy, who did not have a good relationship with Austria, he did not forget that he was hanged by various relatives of the former Austrian relatives. scene.

Whether it's revenge or personal ambition, the Italian Unification Movement is good for Carlo Alberto. Therefore, Pius IX sang the cold water against the Italian Unification Movement, which was against him.

卡 In Carlo Alberto's view, it is a very realistic option to get the Pope and the Papal State through a war. The reason is very simple, because in Italy divided into eight countries, except for the Papal States and the Kingdom of Sardinia, the remaining six are actually inextricably linked to France and Austria.

The Austrian Empire directly governed the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venesia, and the Principalities of Tuscany, Palma, Modena, and Luga indirectly controlled by the Austrian Empire, and finally the Spanish Bourbon dynasty system of the French Bourbon The kingdom of Sicily under the rule of descendants.

This also determines that if Carlo Alberto does not want to directly conflict with Austria, there are very few countries that can choose to operate. There were only the Papal States and the two Sicilian kingdoms.

One of the two Sicilian kingdoms is also unmovable. After all, it is a descendant of the Bourbon dynasty and can be regarded as a French reservation in Italy. And the mother of Fernando II, king of the two Sicilian kingdoms, is also the princess of Austria. It is related to France and Austria, and it is not easy to make an arbitrary idea.

To put it plainly, Carlo Alberto has little choice. He had no choice except for the Papal States. First, the military power of the Papal States was weak and easy to deal with. Secondly, the people of the Papal States have serious anti-Austrian sentiments and can easily be incited. Winning the Papal State in the end is also more favorable for his later actions!

Why?

The reason was simple: the pope was settled. Under the threat of Carlo Alberto's bayonet, he wanted Pius IX to say what it was. At that time, Catholics across Italy will inevitably stand with him under the inspiration of the Pope. At that time, he would not hesitate to fight against Austria.

By that time, as long as he gathered all the power of Italy, he only had to defeat old Austria. What Tuscany, what Palma, what Modena and Luga are native chicken **** dogs, when his iron hoof bowed to the court or the people spontaneously ate the jug to welcome the king.

By the time of the arrival, what resistance remained throughout Italy. Maybe for another ten or eight years, Lombardy-Venezia and Sicily will not be a big problem.

As long as the two Austrians and the French followers are solved, will he be far from the Italian king?

Therefore, Carlo Alberto has taken aim at preparing Asylum IX. On the one hand, he is preparing to instigate the people of the Papal State to strive for more "freedom ~ www.ltnovel.com ~ On the other hand, he is also actively preparing to suppress people in Asylum IX Later troop interventions.

洛 Carlo Alberto actively prepares for this, on the other hand also unites those who are actively working for the unification of Italy. Like Mazzini, like Garibaldi. With his acquiescence and help, these two were able to openly operate in the Kingdom of Sardinia and play a huge role in the future.

Just not everyone is optimistic about Carlo Alberto's ambitions. Gafur is more realistic and sober. Born into a large aristocratic family, he knows more stubbornly and powerfully the old European order than Mazzini and Garibaldi.

Whether it is Austria or France, it will never yield to Italian interests. And although the Papal State looks fragile, it is not something that the Kingdom of Sardinia can easily manipulate.

"What about the Pope's non-cooperation?" Gafur asked a very realistic question, "What if the Pope flatly refuses to cooperate?"

Both Mazzini and Garibaldi were silent, because they had hardly thought about this issue. They always believed that Pius IX, as a pure Italian and a moderate liberal, should sympathize with the Italian unification movement.

They think the Pope ’s opposition and pouring cold water is just a forced expression under the pressure of Austria, and it is helpless. So as long as the Pope is "liberated" from the bayonet of Austria, the Pope will inevitably stand on the Italian side again.

Cuffell sighed again and said helplessly: "Gentlemen, I have dealt with the Pope, and I should know him better. IMHO, he is more stubborn and firm than you think. He is not that kind of talker. You must think about it, what will you do if the Pope refuses to cooperate? "