Spanish Revolution

The Austro-Prussian War was arguably the only major event before the Spanish Revolution.

Carlo's suggestion proved effective, leading to Vittorio Emanuele II placing more importance on Carlo's ideas and granting him greater autonomy.

For Carlo, the most important thing at the moment was to find subordinates with competent abilities, at least so that he wouldn't have to do everything himself.

While the royal palace had attendants to command, these were ultimately his father Vittorio Emanuele II's servants, and their loyalty was not guaranteed.

It was not appropriate for Carlo, given his status, to associate with high-ranking military officials and generals, but it was perfectly fine to get to know some fellow cadets at the military academy.

Besides Giotto, who studied at the Turin Military Academy with Carlo, the only other familiar fellow cadets of the same year were Andrew Rosso, who specialized in infantry, and Caman Esposito, who specialized in artillery.

These two were around Carlo's age and were his closest companions at the entire military academy.

Andrew Rosso was a short, plump fellow. Although he appeared simple and honest, he had a lot of cunning ideas. Carlo valued his sharp mind and his wildly imaginative thoughts.

Caman Esposito, on the other hand, was the complete opposite. He was tall and thin, looking quite undernourished.

If Carlo didn't know Caman's background, which meant he wasn't starving, he would have suspected that the young man was thin from constant hunger.

These two, one stout and one thin, along with Giotto, who was already in his early twenties, were the assistants Carlo planned to rely on for the time being.

The backgrounds of these two "kings of stoutness and slimness" were trustworthy. Both were from Savoy, and after Savoy was ceded to France, they moved their entire families to Turin.

Both Savoy and Turin were strongholds of the Kingdom of Sardinia, which was why they were able to enter the Turin Military Academy.

Carlo's attire and demeanor were vastly different from those of ordinary cadets at the military academy. Perhaps they sensed something, but they tacitly chose not to mention it.

After all, if Carlo wanted them to know, he would have told them himself. Since he hadn't told them, it naturally wasn't time for them to know.

After the end of the Austro-Prussian War, Carlo's daily routine became very simple. Apart from occasionally checking in with Loren about the newspaper's layout and development, Carlo spent most of his time commuting between the military academy and the Turin Royal Palace. He occasionally invited Andrew, Caman, and Giotto for gatherings. Though his days were not spectacular, they were fulfilling.

Through his continuous studies at the military academy, Carlo also discovered the only change he might have undergone since his transmigration: a significant improvement in his physical fitness.

His previous body was sickly, often plagued by serious illnesses and constantly catching minor ones.

But since Carlo arrived in this world, not only had his health completely recovered, but he had also become somewhat more robust through training at the military academy.

Carlo's three meals a day were never meager. Well-nourished, Carlo, despite being only 15 years old, had already reached a height of 1.7 meters, making him quite tall.

Coupled with his handsome appearance, the noble demeanor of a royal family member, and his considerable talents and wealth, Carlo became the object of admiration for many young ladies from the Italian aristocracy.

It was just that this body was still too young; otherwise, Carlo might not have been able to resist the flirtatious glances of these aristocratic ladies.

However, flirtation was one thing, but Carlo still wanted to carefully consider his future wife.

Although the West didn't have exorbitant bride prices, it was undeniable that a good wife could bring him immense benefits.

The country behind his wife would also be a support for Carlo. He hoped to choose a princess from Germany or Russia, two even more powerful nations, to marry.

As for France, the current European hegemon, it was not within Carlo's consideration. If the Franco-Prussian War developed as it did historically, the French royal family would not last for many more years.

The study period at the Turin Military Academy was three years. After graduation, one could basically enter the Italian Army as a low-ranking officer.

Of course, if one entered the Turin Military Academy for advanced studies as a serving officer or soldier, they could graduate in just two years and their rank would be promoted by at least one level.

Carlo, naturally, chose the first option. Enrolling in 1866, he would not graduate until 1869.

However, this did not conflict with Carlo's plan. After all, the Spanish Revolution broke out in 1868, and the monarchy would only be restored in Spain after the fall of the First Spanish Republic.

After graduating from military school in 1869, Carlo would still have a year. By the time Amadeo historically became the King of Spain, Carlo would be 19 years old, meeting the age requirement for Spain to choose a king.

In the midst of his busy military school life, time quickly passed.

On May 30, 1867, Carlo attended the wedding of his brother Amadeo and Maria Victoria dal Pozzo and presented them with a gift.

Royal intermarriages in Europe during this era were quite chaotic. If Carlo remembered correctly, his brother Amadeo's second wife was his own sister's daughter, Marie Letizia Bonaparte.

There were no major events in 1867, but the international scene in 1868 was quite lively.

First, U.S. President Andrew Johnson became the first U.S. president in history to be impeached by Congress, but he was fortunate to avoid removal by a single vote and remained in the presidential office.

Compared to this lucky American president, Queen Isabella II of Spain was not so fortunate.

As the first generation of the "sun never sets" empire that had already exited the historical stage, Spain's corrupt monarchical rule had developed an extremely severe polarization.

The aristocracy lived a life of extravagance and waste, making huge profits in railway and real estate investments. The residence built in Madrid by a mere Andalusian guard was derided by the public as being covered in inlaid diamonds, which was proof enough of the Spanish aristocracy's luxurious lifestyle.

In stark contrast was the hardship faced by the Spanish peasantry and working class. Peasants only had the right to use land, not own it, and the poor economy led to the continuous closure of Spanish factories.

The impoverished peasants and workers erupted in repeated protests and uprisings, which were brutally suppressed by the Spanish government, but the public's anger continued to simmer.

Finally, the anger ignited.

In September 1868, exiled soldiers led by Francisco Serrano and Juan Bautista Topete, who had previously served as a congressman, led their supporters in a larger-scale uprising.

Because it broke out in September, this revolution was also known by the Spanish people as the September Revolution.

The corrupt monarchy was completely unable to suppress the explosive revolution. Peasants and workers actively joined the uprising, which quickly swept across more than half of Spain in a short period.

What was even more critical was that Queen Isabella II of Spain did not have perfect control over the military.

The soldiers had no affection for this absurd and debauched queen. The defection of a large number of government troops accelerated the progress of the Spanish Revolution, and the Kingdom of Spain collapsed.

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