Chapter 67: Powerful Plots
Chapter 67: Power Plot
Prime Minister Azeglio’s heart was cold, he reacted, he had just stated his position too quickly without asking the king’s opinion first, causing Charles Albert’s dissatisfaction.
Politics is so delicate, Sardinia Kingdom is also a constitutional monarchy, in this case the prime minister bypasses the king to make a decision, Charles Albert if there is no reaction, it is estimated that it won’t be long before he will be hollowed out.
Obviously, Charles Albert is not a political white boy like Louis XVI, the political level is at least 90 points, and immediately began to knock him.
After thinking clearly about all this, Prime Minister Azeglio said with fear and trepidation, “Your Majesty, right now we only need two ways to solve the financial problem, either levy a war tax, or borrow from the international consortium.”
Charles Albert glared at him fiercely, cursing in his heart: “Old smoothie”.
Prime Minister Azeglio’s words were only half spoken, “levy a war tax” – to whom, there has to be a range, right?
Sardinia’s old territory has been collected long ago, now the collection is for Lombardy, or the whole country together?
This is an offensive task, the ordinary people are poor, just squeeze them is obviously a drop in the bucket, then only to the capitalists, the nobility to reach out.
Don’t look at the Sardinia Kingdom’s nobles and capitalists seem to be very patriotic, and also donate enthusiastically, really want them to pay out money, they will realize that things are not so.
The fraudulent donation gate is still there even in the 21st century when the internet is highly developed, let alone in this era.
Who doesn’t know how to put on a show? They are able to do even more, donate out 10,000 lire, turn around and earn back 20,000 to 30,000 lire abound.
Borrowing from international consortiums? Who would lend money to the Kingdom of Sardinia now? Apart from the British, what other country would lend them money now?
International loans are high-risk and high-return, without government involvement, who can guarantee the recovery? If Sardinia loses the war, who can they ask for money?
If the British were to borrow money, then they would have to be knocked down, and they would have to sign a lot of traitorous treaties, which is a bad deal that no one would want to do.
“Oh, since the Prime Minister already has a number in mind, then implement it as soon as possible!”
Charlie Albert did not hesitate to finalize the result.
A constitutional monarchy, wasn’t it just for the king to devolve his power? Now he would devolve his power. Anyway, none of this has anything to do with the King, it’s all in the hands of the Cabinet.
Take the blame for the boss, this point of consciousness Azerio Prime Minister still have. However, the black pot can not be their own back ah, Azeglio is not stupid, of course, to pull people down.
“Yes, Your Majesty! I’ll go back and convene a government meeting to discuss this matter, and implement this matter as soon as possible!”
Charles Albert nodded with satisfaction, the prime minister took over the responsibility, it didn’t matter whether he himself took the blame in the end, or the officials below were responsible for resisting it. As long as it didn’t make things difficult for him, the king, then it was a good minister.
“Well, the cabinet is responsible for solving the problem of military expenses, but the military operation to attack Venice cannot be delayed, the Ministry of War must prepare for war as soon as possible!” Charles Albert added
“Yes, Your Majesty!” The Minister of War, Li Qi, hurriedly replied
The king’s meaning, he had heard it, no matter how difficult it was, the battle to attack Venice had to be fought first, it was politically correct.
As for how to fight, that’s not certain, focusing on an all-out attack can be fine, sending out small groups of troops for a tentative attack can also be fine, the outside world must be allowed to see the determination of the Kingdom of Sardinia.
Li Qi has been satisfied, he fought for the frontline army for another period of time, the preliminary tentative attack, dragged on for ten days and half a month, always not a problem, right?
This before and after the preparation time added up, it could almost drag the date of the decisive battle to June, and the training of new recruits was basically over.
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Sardinia in the preparation, the Austrian side is not idle, Marshal Radkis retreated to the Venice area after the first to suppress the local rebellion.
After executing a group of leaders, the Vienna government had more than 70,000 free laborers, who were picked up by the Austrian government at the first opportunity for the sake of the Venice region.
Because of the war, the Vienna government did not even have time to carefully evaluate these people, they all joined the road building army, for the protection of the Austrian army’s logistical supplies.
After so much tossing and turning, the Venice region also stabilized, the price is the economy almost into a state of stagnation.
However, as long as you think about this place will soon be turned into a battlefield, then it does not matter, war time can also expect to develop the economy is not?
“Your Excellency the Marshal, Sir Rotus seeks an audience!” The valet said in a low voice
Marshal Radkis smiled faintly and said, “Let him in!”
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Rost gave Radkis a noble salute and then respectfully said, “Your Excellency the Marshal, Rost Holder is honored to meet with you!”
According to convention, one should address the title at this time, but Radkis preferred to be addressed as Marshal than title, so Rost naturally threw his hat in the ring.
“Me too, what is it that Mr. Robert came over to see me today?” Marshal Radkis asked smilingly
Rootes replied, “Your Excellency Marshal, I am here today on behalf of the Venice Business Association, you know that this rebellion involves ……”
Without waiting for him to finish his sentence, Marshal Radkis forcefully interrupted, “Mr. Rothes, the rebels will not be forgiven, if you want to plead for them, you don’t have to say anything.
Those who have been captured as leaders have basically been pretty much killed, those who have not been captured can be dealt with leniently if they turn themselves in!”
Feeling Radkis’ unruffled aura, cold sweat broke out on Rothes’ forehead. It was only April, the weather in Venice was not hot.
He couldn’t help but be thankful that he had been against violent revolution and didn’t take part in this rebellion, or else another head would have to be added to the pillars of Venice right now.
This time, the Vienna government on the rebels but under the dead hand, even if the relationship with the sky is useless, catch on the kill simply do not give them time to leave the activities of the time.
Rootes stammered, “No, Your Excellency the Marshal. How could I plead for mercy for these rebels?”
Marshal Radkis laughed and said, “Oh, don’t be nervous and speak slowly. As long as it has nothing to do with the chaotic party, then everything is fine, your father, old Rotus, is still friends with me, what do you need from me?”
After this shock, Rootes was somewhat regretting to trip this pool of muddy water. As an aristocrat and part-time capitalist, the first identity is still a noble.
(End of chapter)