Rise of Empires: Spain

Chapter 6: Unexpected joy

Garibaldi's greatness is unquestionable.

The famous French writer Victor Hugo once said: "I don't want to hurt people, but I have to tell the truth." Of all the generals who fought for France, only Garipo the First was invincible. ”

After the Franco-Prussian War, Prussian General Wilder once admitted: "If all the French armies were under the command of Garibaldi, then there may be more than one military flag captured in the war of 1870." ”

It was such a general who made the enemy involuntarily sigh and admire, but for various reasons did not enter the top of the Italian government, but lived in seclusion on the small island of Caprera.

The good news is that Garibaldi's high popularity in the hearts of the Italian people and Garibaldi's contribution to the unification of Italy allowed Garibaldi to live leisurely in Italy without fear of being arrested by the government.

For such a person admired by everyone, Carlo certainly wanted to see it.

Taking the liberty of visiting will only make people annoyed, and Carlo is still young at this time, so he is not in a hurry.

However, this does not mean that Carlo cannot contact Garibaldi at this time.

In fact, Garibaldi lived a colorful life in his retirement, and even published the novel "Army of a Thousand", telling the story of how he led an army of 1,000 men to break through the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.

With Garibaldi's reputation, the book received a whopping 2.1 million lire, or about £840, for the first print.

Since Garibaldi had such an interest, Carlo certainly didn't mind inviting Garibaldi to serialize some stories in Italy's 24-hour Sun.

If it is some of Garibaldi's combat deeds in the army, I believe most Italian people still like it.

Carlo's Italian 24-hour Sun newspaper can also achieve rapid expansion with Garibaldi's reputation, and Carlo can also take this opportunity to get to know Garibaldi.

But all this depends on whether Garibaldi himself is willing or not. If Garibaldi is unwilling to publish an article in the Italian Sun, Carlo has no way to do it.

Because in Italy, Garibaldi's own prestige even surpassed that of the royal family, and the Italian people did not allow any slander against Garibaldi at all.

In 1879, a journalist named Giovanni wrote two stories about a physical attack on Garibaldi, and the journalist was assassinated not long after.

If Garibaldi had not personally initiated a fundraiser for him and donated pensions to Giovanni's widow, I am afraid that Giovanni's family would continue to live under the condemnation of the Italian people.

This also confirms Garibaldi's greatness. For Italy and the Italian people, Garibaldi had no shortcomings.

In order to give Garipo the first good impression, Carlo revised the letter he was going to send to Garibaldi several times, and asked Loren to check for himself if there was anything inappropriate.

A few days later, on a small island called Caprera, in northeastern Sardinia, Garibaldi's peaceful life was broken.

After Garibaldi announced that he would not accept any guests, the island seemed to have become Garibaldi's territory, with few outsiders coming and going.

In addition, there are many soldiers on the island who specialize in "protecting" Garibaldi, which further prevents foreign visitors from visiting.

At this time, Garibaldi, who was supposed to live a leisurely fishing life, frowned, looking at a letter with a royal coat of arms on the table.

"What happened, father?" Garibaldi's second son, Jyoti, looked at his frowning father and asked in surprise.

Since living in seclusion to Caprera, Jyoti saw her father frowning for the first time, and she was facing a letter.

If it weren't for believing in the character of his father Garibaldi, Jyoti would even think that his father's lover was big and wanted property.

"Nothing, Jyoti. Just a letter, a letter from the royal family." Garibaldi looked at the letter on the table and pondered while subconsciously answering his son's question.

"Letter from the royal family?" Jyoti's surprise was even stronger, and she even couldn't help but speak, "Is it a letter from the royal family to you? Could it be that something has happened again? ”

"It's not that far, Jyoti." Garibaldi smiled and shook his head, and said self-deprecatingly: "Even if something happens, they will never look for me, unless the crown above Vittorio's head is lost again." ”

"Then this is?" The curiosity in Jyoti's eyes still didn't dissipate, and her gaze shifted to the envelope on the table.

"It's a letter from His Highness Carlo." Garibaldi still had a faint smile on his face and said, "Speaking of which, I've seen that little guy before, is his health better?" ”

"It's him!" Jyoti nodded and said with some happiness: "I like His Highness Carlo with those guys in the royal family, but it's a pity that His Highness is not the crown prince of the kingdom." ”

"There are some things I can say here, it's best to close your mouth when you're out." Garibaldi glanced at his somewhat elated son and reminded: "

If you don't want to live in seclusion with me in Caprera for the rest of your life, you'd better be respectful of the royal guys. ”

"I know, father. Is there something wrong with His Highness Carlo's letter? Jyoti was still curious about Carlo's letter, and asked one after another.

Garibaldi nodded and said with a smile and tears: "This should be the first time someone in the royal family has praised me to this extent!"

Carlo Jr. wants me to publish under his Sun, hopefully with some redshirt stories. ”

Jyoti's cheerful words brought Garibaldi and Carlo closer, and Garibaldi's title for Carlo changed from His Highness to Carlo Jr.

At this time, Carlo didn't know that Garibaldi, whom he was thinking about, had actually been in contact with the owner of this body for a long time, and Garibaldi had a good impression of Carlo.

But it's normal to think about it, Carlo (the original body) has been sick since childhood, his father is busy with government affairs, and his mother died early, so his personality naturally becomes submissive and friendly.

Seeing too much arrogance and arrogance among the nobles, it is not surprising that Garibaldi has a certain good impression of Carlo Jr.

"Is the Italian Sun newspaper His Highness Carlo?" Jotty's excitement became even more obvious, and he said with some impatientity: "Father, didn't you say before that you would write your story to more Italians? Isn't this a good opportunity?" ”

Looking at his cheering son, Garibaldi shook his head helplessly and said, "Although I can write this story, it is not up to me to see it for more Italians."

If my story had affected His Highness Carlo Italian Sun, it would be a bit more than worth the loss.

However, it is difficult to refuse the invitation of His Highness Carlo. Well, I'll write a few less boring stories first, and then see the reaction of the old guys in Florence. ”

Although it is said that the idea of Italian unity was created by Mazzini, no one can deny that Garibaldi's pure and deep love for Italy also influenced the majority of Italians.

Although Garibaldi made outstanding contributions to the unification of Italy, after all, he was too close to the republic before, and the story adapted from real deeds may be sought after by Italians, but not necessarily by the Italian government and royal family.

Because of this, Garibaldi didn't want to influence others because of him, especially Carlo, who had a certain crush on him.