Holy Roman Empire

Which is more important, politics or military?

There is no exact answer to this question.

Militaryly, Marshal Radkis ’decision was completely correct, but politically he was wrong.

To his withdrawal, it seems to the outside world that Austria has lost on the battlefield, or that the Austrian Empire has decayed.

This will increase the confidence of domestic ambitionists and make the domestic situation more complicated. At the same time, Austria ’s international status will be shaken internationally.

"This is the end, it's no use saying more!"

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs communicates with Britain and France first, and they cannot be allowed to give substantial support to the Kingdom of Sardinia. The focus is on the French. We can allow the French to enter Northern Italy when necessary." Franz said without hesitation

Deep down in his heart, he also supported the practice of Marshal Radkis. As long as he can win the war, is it worthwhile to pay a small price?

The adverse political impact will not make the cabinet a scapegoat. Anyway, he is a young regent prince and a good young man. The public will not scold him.

Prime Minister Felix's face was somber and terrible, but it was a pity that Marshal Radkis was far away in Venice. Even if he had any anger, there was no place for him?

Can't you order now that Marshal Radkis will immediately retake the Lombard region?War is not a child's play, how can it be taken for granted?

Do you want to change?This idea flashed in his mind, and it would be a taboo for military strategists to move forward, not to mention that the crown prince would not agree, even if he dared not take the risk himself?

Franz has already expressed his attitude, and then he will solve the problem.If this war is won, then Marshal Radkis is a hero and a hero of Austria. Needless to say otherwise, the consequences are very serious.

"His Royal Highness, the French are not worried. Since the end of the Anti-French War, the strength of the French Army has been limited, and they have only been freed from the restrictions after the February Revolution in Paris.

Now the internal struggles in France are serious, and the conservatives who are not willing to fail are fighting back. The French are overwhelming and they support at most some of the supplies.

On the contrary, the British are very troublesome. They are less affected by the revolution and have the capacity to intervene in the Italian battlefield. Our relationship with the British is good. At this time, we should fight for their support!"

On the surface, this is indeed the case. Since the Metternich era, diplomatic relations between Austria and the United Kingdom have been good, and everyone wants to maintain the balance of the European continent.

For the same political purpose, the relationship between the two sides will be just fine. Austria has always been an ally of the British in maintaining the balance of the European continent.

Metternich shook his head and said, "His Excellency, from the standpoint of the British, building a unified kingdom of Italy, and at the same time balancing Austria and France, is more in their interests.

On this issue, it is almost impossible for us to obtain their support. It would be nice to keep the British neutral."

The Englishman Metternich is still thoroughly researched, and all relations are false, and only the benefits are the most reliable.

Everyone is an ally in maintaining European balance, but the British do not need a strong Austria, they just need an Austria that can block the expansion of the Russians.

Neither of them paid much attention to France. Although the Vienna system collapsed, the vigilance of various countries against France has not disappeared.

The news of the February Revolution in Paris reached St. Petersburg, and Tsar Nicholas I wanted to intervene armedly, but the finances had to give up this plan.

However, the tsarist government announced that it had severed diplomatic relations with France. Before the withdrawal of Russian ambassador to France Kiselev, he also warned the Parisian government to require the French to abide by the territorial boundaries established by the Vienna Conference and the Paris Peace Treaty.

The British also expressed concern on this issue. They are still watching the foreign policy of the Paris government and have not recognized their legitimacy.

Against this background, if the French government dares to send troops to Italy, it is very likely to set off a new round of anti-French war. Obviously, the Paris government has no such courage.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer suddenly said, "His Royal Highness, our war with the Kingdom of Sardinia has just begun. Even if the British want to support the Kingdom of Sardinia, their efficiency is not so high.

At this time our biggest problem was still in the country. The defeat on the Italian battlefield will stimulate the ambition of some people."

Relying on the Kingdom of Sardinia to turn Austria, this can't be done with verbal support.Either the British sent troops directly, or they supported a lot of money, food and materials.

It is impossible for the British to send troops directly, unless they want Austria to fall to Russia; supporting money is not a small number, at least a million pounds.

This decision is not easy to make. In case the money is given, the Kingdom of Sardinia still loses, and their investment will be lost.

Austria is also a great power, and it also has a temper. If the Faw compromises and divides Italy directly, the British can only sit on the wax.

Karl's last words brought everyone's attention back to the country again.Compared to the Italian problem, in fact the domestic rebellion is the real confidant.

Nowhere else is it certain that there will be a rebellion in the Kingdom of Hungary, but it is only a matter of time.

"Well, the defeat on the Italian battlefield will definitely cause a chain reaction, but we are not unprepared.

Order the troops to strengthen their alertness, and if there is a rebellion, immediately suppress it."Franz said aggressively

Immediately after the settlement of the Vienna rebellion, Franz immediately began to prepare for war. Many reserve forces were recruited into the army, and the total strength of Austria has been expanded to 578,000.

If it was n’t for recruits that still needed time to run in, Franz was too lazy to talk to the Hungarians, and using force to solve the Hungarian problem was the correct operation.

Franz was not prepared to fight a protracted war, and the suppression of the rebellion had to be slashed.If it drags on for a year or two as in history, it will kill people.

The war is all about money. Historically, because the domestic rebellion has not been settled, it not only caused huge economic losses, but the Austrian government also borne huge foreign debts.

So that in the subsequent development, Austria has slowed down a step, this step has caused Austria to fall into the abyss.

"Your Highness, do you want to send a supporter to Marshal Radkis again?" Chancellor of the Exchequer Karl asked with some worry.

"No, after giving up the Lombardy region, the strength of Marshal Radkis is already sufficient, and defending Venice is not a problem!" Franz thought and said

Since it is to lure the enemy deeper, what if the Italians dare not come?

The kingdom of Sardinia has a limited family, and at the most it will invest a hundred and eighty thousand troops. Both sides have the same strength. Franz does not believe that the Austrian army cannot win even the Italians!