The kingdom of Sardinia still exists in theory, and the international influence of the Aussa Accord is naturally limited.

With the exception of a few newspapers in the member countries of the Anti-French League, the international media showed a very lukewarm attitude.

No, there is no need to stir up international public opinion at this time.

There are so many European countries, including Montenegro and Greece, which were pulled over to make up the numbers, and the anti-French alliance occupies half of them.

Among the few remaining neutral countries, there are those who are inclined to the anti-French alliance, which has won the anti-French alliance without a fight in terms of political propaganda compared to France, which is fighting alone.

The main reason why public opinion does not care about the Aussa Accord is that the political showmanship is too obvious, which is precisely what intellectuals hate the most.

These people are the main force of the newspaper subscription, and the newspaper will not work against the customer, since it is the news that the customer does not like, then filter it out.

Even if it is mentioned, it is a passing mention. Now that Central and Southern Europe are in the midst of war, there are news reports from everyone.

Just because the media doesn't care doesn't mean that politicians don't care either. People with different identities look at problems from completely different angles.

The Aussa Accord seemed to be unnourishing, but in fact it made clear to the outside world that Austria would not annex Italy.

Perhaps ordinary people will feel that the war on the European continent is still going on, and it is too early to talk about these issues at this time. In case the anti-French coalition loses the war, it will be a joke.

Politicians don't see it that way, however, and the Vienna government's clear decision not to seek expansion in Italy is good news for many countries.

In particular, neutral countries that are inclined to the anti-French alliance can put their hanging hearts back in their stomachs and rest assured and boldly pull the French back.

……

Paris

Napoleon IV was still stunned by the dire international situation. The British, who had high hopes, did not play their due role.

After stabilizing Switzerland and Spain, the British government watched from the sidelines, waiting for France and Austria to fight.

Even the media in London sprayed France more than the anti-French coalition, and the British government did not help to channel public opinion at all.

Throwing away the Aussa Agreement in his hand, Napoleon IV roared: "How did Vittorio Emanuele III get to Vienna, and what are the British trying to do?" ”

He couldn't help but be angry, the French army consisted of nearly a quarter of Italian soldiers, and Vittorio Emanuele III was a ticking time bomb in Austrian hands.

You must know that Britain and France also agreed in advance, and the British government promised to detain the top leaders of the Italian independence organization and ensure that they would not come out to cause trouble.

Napoleon IV also knew that the British were unreliable, and promises amounted to nonsense. However, he believes that even if the British government repents, it will have to wait for the victory and defeat of the European continental war.

If France wins, or has the upper hand, then it is normal to release Vittorio Emanuele III to cause trouble for the sake of continental balance.

The problem is that the European War has just begun, and although the French army is crushing the two countries in Central Europe, in terms of the overall war situation, Austrian reinforcements are still on the way, and France does not have the upper hand.

In a sense, France is at a disadvantage. The front line was unable to make a breakthrough for a long time, and when Austrian reinforcements arrived, it was the anti-French alliance that had the advantage in strength.

Anyone with a little military knowledge knows that France's advantage lies in the combat effectiveness of the army. If it is impossible to break through in the early stage, the war will become a war of attrition, and it will be a copy of the Russo-Prussian War.

In the context of the population, industry, and economy in an all-round downward trend, it is impossible to achieve victory in the early stage, and there is no chance in the future.

Of course, there is another hanging force similar to Napoleon, and there is still a chance to turn the tables.

At this time, the British released Vittorio Emanuele III and increased the power of the anti-French alliance, completely demanding the life of France.

In case the Italian soldiers in the French army were bewitched and passive on the battlefield, how could this war be fought?

"Your Majesty, the British government explained that it was an accident. Vittorio Emanuele III had left in secret, and it was too late for them to find out.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had confirmed that the British had indeed restricted Vittorio Emanuele III from leaving the country, but the official in charge had been derelict in his duties and had let him slip away. ”

When he said this, Foreign Secretary Karel Kadlec was embarrassed. It is important to know that persuading the British to restrict the departure of Italian independence organizations is one of the achievements of the Foreign Office.

Why didn't the British teammates give up, and the chain fell at the critical moment. The Italian Independence Organization was indeed left behind, but Vittorio Emanuele III slipped through the net.

Napoleon IV sneered and sneered: "Accident? ”

"There are no accidents in the morning, no accidents in the evening, but at the critical moment, accidents occur. What attention did the British play, do you need to say? ”

The key to maintaining an alliance is trust, but the most lacking thing between Britain and France is trust. It's okay that you don't have problems, but if you have problems, there will be cracks in the alliance immediately.

Listening to the Emperor's words, Karel Kadlec's face became more and more ugly. Ask for help from colleagues with your eyes, and all you usher in are asking for more blessings.

In desperation, Karel Kadlec could only explain stubbornly: "Your Majesty, the British are indeed unreliable, and we have never had hope for them.

In the final analysis, the current unfavorable situation is that our army has not made a breakthrough on the battlefield. As long as the anti-French alliance is defeated, everything will be reversed. ”

In order not to be unlucky, Karel Kadlec decisively chose to dump the pot.

Encountering an unwarranted disaster, the Minister of War Luskinia immediately glared angrily and sneered: "Your Excellency, please rest assured, the French Army will not think about what some guys will do, but will only shirk their responsibilities and make a living."

We already have a well-developed plan, and if it weren't for the sudden appearance of Vittorio Emanuele III, it would have already begun to be launched.

But this is only a minor problem, and it is just a good opportunity to take advantage of this opportunity to clean up the half-hearted guys in the center of the army. ”

It was easy to say, but in fact, Luskinia had already started cursing in his heart.

For political reasons, after the annexation of Italy, in order to show the heart of France, it was inevitable to receive Italian soldiers in the army.

Fortunately at first, the proportion of Italian soldiers was very low, and there were no big waves.

After the outbreak of the European War, it was different, and after seeing the expansion of the anti-French alliance, France could only keep up.

There is no way, after entering the 19th century, the French people have no enthusiasm for childbearing, and there are only more than 37 million people until now.

Compared to the anti-French alliance, this figure is not even a third.

Austria announced a military expansion of 5 million, Belgium and Germany combined with 1.5 million troops, plus the previous troops of each country, the total strength is about to exceed 8 million.

The classic case of ants biting elephants to death has already appeared in the last war against France. In order to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past, the French government had to use the manpower of the Italian region so that the gap in forces was not too large.

Since Napoleon IV approved the five-million-strong expansion plan, a large number of Italian soldiers have appeared in the French battle sequence, and no one can ignore the feelings of the Italians at this time.

Vittorio Emanuele III's appeal is actually a mystery, it has never been used, and no one knows how big it is.

It's just that because of the pride of the soldiers, Luskinia is not allowed to back down now.

……

On the southern front, in anticipation of the arrival of Vittorio Emanuele III, Admiral Morkes deliberately launched a winter offensive.

Topographically, Austria occupies the most elite part of the Po River Plain, while the rest of Italy is mountainous and hilly.

In peacetime, the development of the economy naturally benefited greatly, but in the war years, the situation was reversed.

Inside the Command

Admiral Morkes was waving his baton and facing the sand table: "This is a topographic map of Italy, you have all seen it many times, you should have counted it in your head."

From the Lombardy attack, we have only three paths, all of which have their own advantages and disadvantages.

First, to use the Dorariparia River and the Po River to move westward into Turin;

second, to launch an attack along the Tanaro River to Monferrato in the center;

Third, along the Sekia and Po river basins, launch a southward attack to seize Bologna and San Marino.

There was no doubt that the capture of Turin had the greatest interest, and the Kingdom of Sardinia would be able to re-establish it once it was captured, which would be a fatal blow to French rule in Italy.

However, the benefits are the greatest, and the risks are also the greatest. The French deployed a large number of forces in the Turin area, and it was difficult for us to make a breakthrough in a short time.

Break through in the center to capture Monferrato, and the strategic core is similar to that of Turin in the west.

The next step in the capture of Monferrato was to liberate Genoa, divide the Italian region in two, and strike a blow at the French rule in the Italian region.

However, with this strategy, we would not only defeat the enemy head-on, but also expose our flanks to the French attack, which would require the greatest military risk.

The last southern front strategy, the biggest advantage is to be able to get the help of the navy, the Adriatic Sea is our territory, do not have to worry about logistics.

The risk is the lowest, the return is also the lowest, and there is basically no great military value except for winning a battle and decorating the façade.

If you want to extend your gains, you have to cross the North Apennine Mountains. Or push forward along the peninsula and look for a breakthrough.

This has to be based on the fact that the French make mistakes, or we will have to grab some ground and make the outside world think that we have the upper hand. ”

Don't look at Admiral Morks's very chicken talk about the southern front strategy, in fact, everyone knows that he advocates launching the southern front strategy.

There is no other reason, just one word - stability.

Moreover, the southern front strategy is not completely worthless. Ordinary people don't care about whether they are strategic or not, and in many people's minds, whoever occupies more territory will have an advantage.

This time, Austria sent troops under the banner of liberating Italy, and the occupied land could be directly handed over to independent organizations, and there was no need to maintain local stability at all.

With just a few more victories, the national rebels in Italy will respond, and it is only a matter of time before a popular uprising breaks out.

As soon as the Italian region was in chaos, the French army had to disperse its forces to suppress it, and it was simply impossible to fight the anti-French alliance with all its might.

As time passed, the advantage of the anti-French alliance would grow, and eventually the French would be crushed by strength.

Moderate thinking was the mainstream of the Austrian army, and there was no other reason, mainly because the prestige of the French army was too great, and everyone did not grasp a quick victory.

Vittorio Emanuele III naturally understood what Morks meant, but the ass decides the head, no matter what strategy is not strategic, what he needs now is to restore the country.

"Your Excellency, I beg your pardon for taking the liberty of interrupting. Judging by the current international situation, we need a victory, a victory that can break the invincibility of the French army.

Only by winning victory on the battlefield will we be able to bring in neutral Switzerland and Spain and strengthen the ranks of the anti-French alliance.

Of course, there is no problem in defeating the French alone with the strength of your country. But in this case, your country will have to pay a terrible price.

The Russo-Prussian War has proven that it is very terrible if it continues. And the longer it drags on, the greater the war losses that need to be borne.

If nothing else, after the end of this war against France, your country will be the new hegemon of the European continent.

The hegemon needs to use war to pave the way, and if the French are crushed only by national strength, I am afraid that many people will not be convinced, such as the British and Russians, which will add uncertainty to the future.

The best option is to step on the French to the throne, to put the Austrian Army on the altar, and to dispel the unrealistic illusions in the hearts of careerists.

……”

Tout, touting without a bottom line.

Listening to the words of Vittorio Emanuele III, Admiral Morks blushed a little.

Emotions defeat the French as easily as killing chickens. When did Austria become so strong, how did I not know?

There is no way, if these words come out of the mouths of ordinary people, Admiral Morks can still laugh at them, but now that they are from the mouth of a king, he can't help but be proud.

Praise makes people lost, but fortunately, Admiral Morks is in a high position, and he is used to hearing flattery, and his consciousness does not drift with it.

Vittorio Emanuele III put it nicely, and it was nothing more than encouraging Austria to send troops to Turin to help him regain his country.

In those years, the credibility of European countries was not good, and even Austria, which had a good reputation, Vittorio Emanuele III could not believe it.

Don't think that Austria and Austria are already at war, maybe the two countries will be reconciled in a different way. Similar operations, which have happened too many times in continental history.

To put it bluntly, the two countries declared war because of the conflict between China and Europe, and after the outbreak of the war, they fought several symbolic battles, but did not make a real fire.

In the event of an accident and the two countries suddenly extinguished the fire, his restoration movement would be over.

After calming down, Admiral Morks said slowly: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. We have sufficient forces to launch a three-front offensive at the same time. ”

"Three-front attack", such a brainless strategy. Vittorio Emanuele III was very skeptical that his ears had heard it wrong.

"Your Excellency Commander, are you preparing for a two-way feint?"

It is not impossible to deploy three fronts at the same time, the problem is that the logistics dispatch cannot keep up, unless the Austrian army stays in place and does not achieve results.

Otherwise, as the front advances, logistical chaos is inevitable. No matter how much coordination can't be done, after all, there are only a few roads, and after surpassing the carrying capacity, what should be messed up is still messy.

Admiral Morks smiled slightly, looked at the group of people in the Italian Independence Organization, and did not explain.