Surprisingly, the Pope, despite his stern rejection of Alfonso's request, still publicly expressed the necessity and justice of orthodox Bourbon rule in Spain.

Even if Carlos was not declared a rebel, this statement showed the attitude of the Church and greatly strengthened the legitimacy of the Bourbon crown.

Alfonso did not know the Pope's reasons for doing so, but that did not prevent him from rejoicing at it.

Within a few days, however, he was at hate that the Pope had not said anything in support of him.

Alfonso had planned to spend some time in Rome, then go to Vienna to meet the Habsburgs, and then go to the Suez Canal for a completion ceremony to witness history.

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

Half a year ago, Alfonso told her clearly not to announce his abdication for the time being, leaving everyone with room for relaxation.

But Isabella saw that the development of Catalonia and Wal-Mart was in full swing, and the Pope personally expressed her support, and felt that the time was ripe, so she unilaterally went to Paris to announce her abdication without notifying him, half a year earlier than history!

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

When Alfonso first heard about this, his first reaction was naturally incredulous, didn't everyone say yes? Why did you suddenly change your hexagram?

Originally, after a period of development, he announced his abdication after his strength increased, and maybe Prim would be able to recognize Alfonso as king.

Now that the strength is not strong enough, how will the Prim government react to the hasty abdication?

Catalonia was far less powerful than the liberal government, and it was difficult for Prim to submit willingly, and if he refused to recognize Alfonso, there was no room for relaxation.

Why should we be able to achieve diplomatic reunification?

But it's not hard to understand when you think about it, the queen is an obvious opportunist, she likes to think about things on the good side, she feels that there is an opportunity to make Prim obey, so she just does it, there is no plan and then act.

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

During Alfonso's time on the road, the news of the change of the Spanish throne in the whole of Europe should be known, and now everyone is waiting for Prim's response.

The other side.

Madrid Government Building.

"Since Isabella has announced her abdication, it just so happens that we can make a new king." 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 overpowering him.

Prim, who was fifty-five at the time, had just been promoted to marshal, and was in the prime of politics, lit a cigarette, lowered his head and smoked silently, without accosting him.

His mind is also in turmoil right now.

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

"I ......," Prim said with a sigh, "but His Highness Alfonso is doing well now, and the Pope has recognized his status. ”

"Amedeo, Leopold, or whoever, it can't be the Prince of Bourbon anyway!" Francisco bitterly said:

"He's still a 12-year-old kid, and he was kicked out of the house by us, can he have no grudges?

You admit him, and he is now superficially grateful, and after a long time, he only remembers that you made him almost lose the throne! What will happen to you? What will happen to us? ”

Prim was silent, and that's what he thought.

During Isabella's reign, he was a member of Parliament, a general, and a former governor of Puerto Rico, commanding Anglo-French-Spanish forces, and there was absolutely no reason to oppose Isabella.

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

Through what Alfonso did in Catalonia and Paris, he believed that the other party was the progressive monarch he was looking for, and if he had known this, he would never have rebelled, and at most asked the queen to pass on the throne to Alfonso.

But there is no way, now that his rebellion is an established fact, he is deeply worried about the possible revenge of Alfonso after he succeeds to the throne, after all, this is human nature.

He hoped that Spain would be well, but he was unwilling to give up his current noble status, let alone lose his life.

After thinking about it again and again, Prim hesitated and said, "Can you treat it coldly, let's see how other forces react first." ”

"If we don't declare our opposition to Alfonso for a long time and look for another candidate, the outside world will think that we are supporting his succession!" Francisco looked at him with the eyes of his pig teammates, can there be a way back from the rebellion?

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 cannot exceed a week, you should calm down and think about it first." ”

When the two quarreled, it was always him who gave in, otherwise Prim would have given an order, and 100,000 soldiers would immediately rush into Madrid and change the prime minister.

He can only wait quietly for the other party to think about it now.

"Ugh." Francisco sighed as he went out, and what was supposed to be good news was now making him feel bad.

……

Therefore, when Alfonso arrived in Paris to meet the queen, the Spanish government still did not say anything, leaving everyone confused about what they were thinking.

"Alfonso, now you're king!" Seeing him, the queen was overjoyed and invited to credit.

Alfonso couldn't help but laugh, did the queen really think she had done something good?

However, he was also a little moved, although he did bad things with good intentions, the queen could take the initiative to give up the throne just for him to become the king, which is a truly precious feeling.

"Mom." Alfonso stepped forward and hugged her: "Is there still no reaction from the Liberal Government?" ”

Isabella was a little apprehensive: "Well, I'm waiting for their news." ”

In fact, she also knows that there is a possibility of strong opposition from the government, but she is not willing to think about it.

Turning her head, she said with some joy: "Although there is no news from Prim's side, Catalonia has announced its support for your rule for the first time."

In addition, France and Austria-Hungary have also publicly expressed their support for your succession to the throne, while Britain has not made it clear, but it is also more inclined to support you. ”

Alfonso nodded, this was all expected by him, not to mention France.

Austria-Hungary itself has something to do with Rudolph, Bourbon and Habsburg also have historical roots, and they are both relatively reactionary monarchies, and 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 to cause unknowable consequences caused by casual substitutions, so it is also more biased towards him.

Generally speaking, in this monarchical Europe, rebellion is not very popular anywhere, and international public opinion tends to be one-sided.

But none of these countries can send troops for him, so the effect is relatively limited, and ultimately depends on the choice of the Prim government.