Chapter 17 Dialogue between Father and Son

Carlo finally met Primo.

This leader of the Spanish Revolutionary Army, who was born in an officer family and had experienced many wars, looked like a gentleman at this time, very friendly and kind.

At the welcome banquet held by his father Vittorio Emanuele II for Primo, Carlo not only met Primo, but also had a very brief but pleasant conversation with Primo.

"Your Highness Carlo, is the Italian Sun your property?" Primo asked Carlo with a very interested look when he first met Carlo.

"Yes, Marquis Primo." Carlo nodded, not surprised by Primo's inquiry.

The Italian Sun and the content published in the Sun are important means for Carlo to create more advantages for himself.

If he can't attract Primo's attention, Carlo will be surprised.

"I have read the content reported by the Sun. The editor-in-chief of the newspaper is definitely very thoughtful. I heard that you have also reached a cooperation with General Garibaldi?" Primo asked with a smile on his face and a curious look.

"Yes, Marquis Primo. General Garibaldi is an important contributor to the unification of Italy. It is our honor for The Sun to cooperate with him." Carlo also smiled and nodded. The most basic etiquette still needs to be followed.

Garibaldi was the first question Primo used to test Carlo. After all, Garibaldi once defected to the republic. If Carlo supported the monarchy, he would definitely not have much good feelings for such a republican.

The conversation ended so briefly, and it was so brief that Carlo was a little surprised.

If he was not sure that there would be no problem with his answer, Carlo would even suspect that there was a flaw in his answer, which made Primo decide to give up supporting him.

On Primo's side, after a brief contact with the two princes of Italy, he decided to take his next step, which was to investigate and understand the two princes in person.

Whether it was Amadeo or Carlo, they had lived in Italy for more than ten or even twenty years.

The experiences of the two princes from childhood to adulthood and their attitudes towards certain things can still be investigated, especially about Garibaldi's attitude and ideas about reform.

Primo is actually most concerned about the two princes' desire for power and their support for reform.

To be honest, Primo does not want to welcome a king who is fighting for power. Military and political power is a necessary condition for Primo to implement reforms, and he will not allow the new king to compete with him for military and political power as soon as he takes office.

There is no need for many reforms. If the new king does not support reforms, Primo will not support the new king.

It is related to whether Spain can achieve revival at a future time point. Primo will not have any emotional factors other than rationality in choosing the King of Spain.

Even if he has a better impression of Carlo, it is absolutely impossible to decide on the candidate for the King of Spain before finishing the inspection of the two princes.

Seeing Primo talking to his two sons one after another, but not saying a few words to his crown prince Umberto, Vittorio Emanuele II instantly understood Primo's true intention.

It turns out that Primo came to Spain not to inspect a certain prince, but to inspect his two sons and choose one of them to become the King of Spain.

In theory, this is a good thing for the Savoy family, which is only entrenched in Italy.

If the Savoy dynasty can be established in Spain, the status of the Savoy family in the European royal family will be further improved, which is also a good thing for Vittorio Emanuele II himself.

But as a father, Vittorio Emanuele II does not want to see any of his children go to Spain.

Spain is too chaotic now, and it is not easy to stabilize if you don't have the ability.

More importantly, although Spain is only separated from Italy by the Mediterranean Sea, it is like a natural barrier in the extremely inconvenient transportation conditions.

Although the distance from Madrid to Rome is only a little over 1,000 kilometers, it takes at least a week to go back and forth.

Whether it is from Rome to Madrid or from Madrid to Rome, a trip takes at least half a month.

For Vittorio Emanuele II and a child who is about to become the king of Spain, it may not be possible to spare a few half-months of free time in a year.

Vittorio Emanuele II, who finally understood all this, decided to have a chat with his two children.

The first person Vittorio Emanuele II found was his youngest son, Carlo, who had just graduated from the Turin Military Academy and was awarded the rank of captain in the Italian Royal Army.

Carlo had long expected the arrival of Vittorio Emanuele II and seemed very calm.

Looking at his growing son, Vittorio Emanuele II seemed to see the ambitious self he once was.

"Carlo, you have been prepared for a long time, right?" Vittorio Emanuele II didn't know how to start for a while, and said after a moment of silence.

"When I founded the Sun, I thought of using it as a form of publicity and waiting for opportunities like Spain.

I'm not content with just being the Duke of the Kingdom, but you know I can't be the King of Italy, can I? "Carlo didn't know how to explain, so he could only try to express his ambition in a tactful way.

Vittorio Emanuele II nodded. Although Carlo is still third in line to the Italian throne, that is only because the descendants of Crown Prince Umberto and Prince Amadeo have not yet been born.

When their offspring are born, Carlo's line of succession will continue to drop. This also means that the third heir may be Carlo's closest to the Italian throne. It is basically impossible for Carlo to become the king of Italy.

Vittorio Emanuele II naturally understood this. In fact, he had no objection to Carlo and Amadeo becoming kings of Spain.

It's just that Vittorio Emanuele II is old after all, and the old king is still reluctant to let his son go to a distant place.

But reluctant to give up, Vittorio Emanuele II also knew that he should not stand up against his son.

"I understand, Carlo." Vittorio Emanuele II finally nodded after a long silence. He looked at his son who was already taller than him, touched Carlo's head, and then with a hint of He said reluctantly: "I will not interfere in the competition between you and Amadeo. No matter which of you becomes the king of Spain, I will express my support.

Even after you become the king of Spain, you find that it is not easy to be a qualified king. When you want to give up, Italy will always welcome you.

My child, I am your father and I can never go against you. I also hope you can understand that no matter you are the King of Spain or the Duke of Italy, our blood relationship with you, Umberto and Amadeo will never change, and the glory of Savoy will always be Come with us! "

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