The Sun Never Sets In Spain

Unexpectedly, although the pope strictly rejected Alfonso's request, he still publicly expressed the necessity and justice of orthodox Bourbon rule over Spain.

Even if Carlos was not declared rebellious, this statement also showed the attitude of the church and greatly strengthened the legitimacy of the Bourbon crown.

The reason why the Pope did this is unknown to Alfonso, but it does not prevent him from rejoicing.

However, within a few days, he wished that the pope hadn't said anything to support him.

Alfonso originally planned to stay in Rome for a while, then go to Vienna to meet the Habsburg family, and then go to the Suez Canal to participate in the completion ceremony and witness history.

Now the plan is broken, because the queen is starting the show again.

Alfonso told her clearly half a year ago that she should not announce her abdication for the time being, leaving everyone a room for relaxation.

But Isabella saw the development of Catalonia and Wal-Mart in full swing, and the Pope personally expressed his support, consciously that the time was ripe, and without notifying him, he unilaterally went to Paris to announce his abdication, a full six months earlier than history!

In other words, from September 1, 1869, Alfonso succeeded to the throne as King of Spain.

When Alfonso heard about this for the first time, his first reaction was naturally unbelievable. Didn’t everyone agree? Why did you suddenly change your mind?

Originally waiting for a period of further development, and announcing his abdication after his strength increased, maybe Prim was able to recognize Alfonso as king.

Now that the strength is not strong enough, he hastily abdicated. How will the Prim government react?

Catalonia is far less powerful than a free government. Primm finds it difficult to obey willingly. Once he refuses to recognize Alfonso, there is no room for relaxation.

Why do we need military reunification if we can achieve diplomatic reunification?

But it’s not difficult to understand that when you think about it, the queen is an obvious speculator. She likes to think about things in the good way. She feels that there is a chance that Primm will obey, so she does it directly. There is no decision and then action.

Alfonso was helpless, but there was no other way but to set off for Paris immediately.

During the time that Alfonso was on the road, all of Europe, the news of the change of the Spanish throne, everyone should know, and now everyone is waiting for Prim's response.

the other side.

Madrid government building.

"Since Isabella has announced her abdication, it happens that we can establish a new monarch." Francisco Serrano was a little excited.

He and Prim are the leaders of the new government. He is in charge of politics and Prim is in charge of the army.

But in troubled times, only the army has the right to speak, so Prim's power has always been overwhelming him.

At the age of fifty-five, he had just been promoted to marshal. Primm, who was in his prime political age, lit a cigarette, lowered his head and smoked silently, without talking.

He is also very confused now.

"What are you thinking about?" Francisco drank: "You don't really want to take that Alfonso back to Madrid, do you?"

"I..." Primm said with a sigh, "But His Highness Alfonso is doing very well now, and the Pope has recognized his status."

"Amedio, Leopold, or anyone, can't be the prince of Bourbon anyway!" Francisco said with great pains:

"He is still a 12-year-old kid who was kicked out of the house by us. Is there no resentment?

You admit him, he is grateful on the surface now, after a long time, he only remembers that you almost lost the throne! What will you end up then? What will we end up? "

Prim was silent, which was what he thought.

During Isabella's reign, he was a member of the parliament, a general, and once served as the governor of Puerto Rico and commanded the Allied Forces of Anglo-French and Spanish forces. There was no reason to oppose Isabella.

He just did so, just to build a better Spain.

Through the things that Alfonso did in Catalonia and Paris, he believed that the other party was the progressive monarch he was struggling to find. If he had known this, he would never go against him. At most, he asked the queen to pass the throne to Alfonso. .

But there is no way. Now it is an established fact that he rebelled. He is deeply worried about the possible revenge after Alfonso succeeds. After all, this is human nature.

He hopes Spain will be good, but he is unwilling to give up its current status of dignity, and he is unwilling to lose his wealth.

After thinking and thinking, Prim hesitated and said: "Can you deal with it coldly? Let's see the reactions of other forces first."

"If we don't announce our opposition to Alfonso for a long time and find another candidate, the outside world will think we support his succession!" Francisco looked at him with the eyes of his teammates, and the rebellion could turn back. ?

But seeing that Prim was unmoved, he could only sigh deeply: "In short, we must react in a short period of time, and the time should not exceed a week. Please calm down and think about it."

When the two quarreled, he was always the one who gave in, otherwise Primm would give an order and 100,000 soldiers would immediately be able to rush into Madrid and change to the Prime Minister.

He can only wait quietly for the other party to want to open now.

"Oh." Francisco sighed when he went out. This was good news, but now it makes him uncomfortable.

...

Therefore, when Alfonso arrived in Paris to see the queen, the Spanish government still did not express any opinions, making everyone confused about what they were thinking.

"Alfonso, now you are the king!" Seeing him, the queen was overjoyed and asked for credit.

Alfonso couldn't laugh or cry, did the queen really think she did something good?

However, he was also a little touched. Although he was kind enough to do bad things, the queen could take the initiative to abandon the throne and only become a king for him. This is a truly commendable feeling.

"Mom." Alfonso stepped forward and hugged her: "Is there still no response from the free government?"

Isabella was a little nervous: "Well, I'm all waiting for news from them."

She actually knew that the government might strongly oppose it, but she just didn't want to think about it.

She turned her head and said happily: "Although there is no news from Primm, Catalonia has announced its support for your rule for the first time.

In addition, the French and Austro-Hungarian empires also publicly expressed their support for your succession to the throne. The United Kingdom did not make it clear, but it is more inclined to support you. "

Alfonso nodded. This was all he expected, not to mention France.

Austro-Hungary has something to do with Rudolph. Bourbon and Habsburg also have historical origins, and they are both relatively reactionary monarchies. The royal family naturally has the same position, that is, zero tolerance for rebellion.

Britain is used to dealing with Bourbon and does not want unknowable consequences caused by casual substitutions, so it is more biased towards him.

Generally speaking, in this monarchy Europe, rebellion is not very popular everywhere, and international public opinion is showing a trend of one-sidedness.

However, none of these countries can send troops for him, so the effect that can be achieved is relatively limited. In the end, it depends on the choice of the Primm government.