The Austrian Empire was like a frail old man, overeating, and could die at any moment. Franz's concessions to the French were also based on this.

In line with the principle of beating rabbits with grass, in case the French government is tough, Austria can also tear off a piece of meat from the Kingdom of Sardinia.

It didn't matter how much, but what mattered was that it could be proved politically that the Austrian Empire was still a great power, with great power, to deter the Prussians.

As for whether the French will become big because of this, Franz is very Buddhist, what does this matter to him?

The French are bigger, and it is the British and the Russians who should worry about it. Could it be that the French would not be able to attack Austria stupidly?

Don't be funny, after the baptism of Napoleon, the vigilance of European countries against France is S-level.

Before getting rid of diplomatic isolation, any military action by the French is likely to provoke joint suppression by various countries.

Metternich said calmly: "If the French are instigated, then there is no need for us to destroy the Kingdom of Sardinia, and it is also a good choice to keep them as a buffer between Austria and France."

The most troublesome were the British, who, despite the promises of the London government, were willing to mediate the Austro-Saxon War.

However, there was news from our embassy in London that a British consortium was negotiating a secret loan with the Kingdom of Sardinia.

Coupled with the fact that some time ago, the Kingdom of Sardinia had already borrowed £3 million from the British, and we have reason to believe that the British were on the side of the enemy in this war. ”

Metternich had never had much interest in territorial expansion. The conservative politician believed that Austria was already big enough, and that the national contradictions at home were even more troublesome, so he opposed further expansion.

On the basis of this policy, Austria has hardly carried out territorial expansion in the past few decades.

Franz was not interested in Metternich's political views, but his diplomatic handicaps were a different view.

The greatest diplomat of the 19th century deserves to be the "Prime Minister of Europe" and "Metternich Era", which is the highest praise given to him by the outside world.

The collapse of the Vienna system was not a diplomatic defeat, but more a failure of Austria to withstand the impact of the revolution.

By this time in history, Metternich had already stepped down, and as a result, the British released a bunch of smoke bombs that succeeded in confusing the Viennese government, and if it had not been for the insistence of Field Marshal Radekis, it is estimated that Lombardy and Venice would have been lost in 1848.

Felix confidently said: "There is no need to worry too much, even if the British support the Kingdom of Sardinia, they will not be able to end up in person without the support of the European powers." ”

This is not pride, but a judgment based on the international situation and the strength of all parties.

Historically, the Viennese government spared the Kingdom of Sardinia, and in addition to the intervention of Britain and France, the most important reason was that they feared that the French would become bigger after annexing the territory of the Kingdom of Sardinia.

"Well, it's good to prepare these things in advance, the most important thing is the result of this war, if we can easily defeat the enemy, then the result will naturally be dominated by us!"

Franz poured cold water on the confident prime minister, the war is not over yet, and it is not a good thing to be so arrogant.

This is not to blame Felix, Austria is also a European power, and the Kingdom of Sardinia is just a small thing, and the difference in strength between the two sides is huge, and it is normal to look down on them.

After a pause, Metternich proposed again: "Your Highness, the Russians have promised to help us suppress the rebellion, do you want them to send troops to suppress the Hungarian rebellion as soon as possible?" ”

Looking at everyone's expressions, Franz shook his head.

"No! This is an Austrian domestic affair, and if we let the Russians help us to suppress the rebellion, we will have to rely on the Russians diplomatically in the days to come.

The most difficult thing in the world to repay is the debt of favors, and the situation in Hungary is still within our tolerance, and there is no need to involve the Russians.

However, it is still possible to let the Russians make the illusion of sending troops to Hungary and shake the determination of the rebels to resist. ”

Acting and actually ending up are two different concepts. If the Russians did send troops to help Austria suppress the Hungarian rebellion, what would the future history books say?

"Ask foreign soldiers to suppress the revolution"? Doesn't that become a representative of the reactionaries? Do you want Franz's glorious image anymore?

Just put on a show, scare the Hungarians, force them to divide their forces to defend, then it doesn't matter.

As a winner, Franz could write whatever he wanted. If he turns against Russia in the future, he can even say that under the leadership of the great Franz the Great, the Russians have smashed the conspiracy of the Russians against the Hungarian region.

On the surface, I can't find anything wrong, there is also a regional black in Europe, and Russia only integrated into European society after the anti-French war.

Turning over the black history of the Russians and saying that they plotted against Hungary, if he didn't know the truth, Franz would almost believe it.

"Your Highness, there is news from the front line of Venice that the Kingdom of Sardinia is now cautious and has not taken the liberty of sending troops to attack, and our lure of the enemy into the depths may fail.

Marshal Radkis told us to send troops to suppress the Hungarian rebellion as soon as possible, and it was better to quickly gain the upper hand on the battlefield and force the Kingdom of Sardinia to risk a decisive battle. The War Chancellor spoke suddenly

Franz rubbed his forehead helplessly, the historical data are all deceitful, it is a fact that the Italian army is not combative, but it does not mean that they are really easy to deal with, at least the current Kingdom of Sardinia is not so easy to deal with.

Bardolio, the parallel trade marshal, knew that he would fight steadily and steadily, and would rather suffer greater losses and fight all the way, rather than venture into the Venetian area to fight the main decisive battle with the Austrian army.

Marshal Radkiss painstakingly arranged the pocket formation, and the main forces of the enemy did not come in at all. If you fight now, you may be able to defeat the enemy, but if you want to inflict heavy damage or annihilate the enemy, it is simply impossible.

Originally, Franz was also planning to suppress the Hungarian rebellion after defeating the Kingdom of Sardinia, but now it is clear that he cannot do so. The only way to take the Hungarians first and force the Kingdom of Sardinia to send troops for a decisive battle.

Many people understand the truth of the cold lips and teeth, if Austria is allowed to suppress the internal rebellion, then the Kingdom of Sardinia will not even have a chance of winning.

"Let's speed up the preparations for war, and as soon as the preparations are completed, the Hungarian rebellion will be suppressed immediately, how long will it take for the prime minister?" Franz asked, confused

"Your Highness, the strategic materials have almost been prepared, and the deployment of the army has basically been completed, except for a few newly established provinces directly under the central government, which need a certain amount of time to integrate.

As soon as next Saturday, May 5th, we will be on the offensive! Felix thought for a moment and said