Now that Cosentz has given himself a chance, Carlo of course needs to seize it.

"I also know the current difficulties of the Red Shirt Army. The main reason is that the government is no longer willing to provide human and material support. And as the government reaches an agreement with France, although the public still maintains a high voice of opposition, the government will no longer provide support.

Support. This is very detrimental to the Red Shirt Army, and I don’t want to see it. I think it is important to ensure that the Red Shirt Army is a team with historical heritage, which is also important to the kingdom, so I hope to retain the Red Shirt Army.

Come down."

Hearing this, Cosentz couldn't help but speak.

"But Your Majesty, don't you consider the military's attitude?"

Why the Red Shirt Army was disbanded several times was because of the military's hostility to this team that was not under its control, and of course because of Garibaldi's strong republican ideas.

When Cosentz pointed this out directly, he also wanted to see how Carlo would resolve the military's opposition to this situation.

"Please rest assured that I have given full consideration to the military's attitude. I think integrating the red shirts into the Guards system can reduce the military's opposition."

The Guards Carlo mentioned is led by both the military and the royal family. Of course, the Italian Guards are not as large as Russia. Currently there are only two regiments with less than 7,000 troops. They are stationed in Rome and are mainly responsible for defending

royal family.

When Carlo said this, he couldn't help but ask. "Can I ask, how many people are there in the red shirts currently?"

"There are currently 1,836 redshirts."

"Very good." Carlo was very satisfied with this number. If there were too many red shirts, it would be difficult for him to arrange them. "I think the organization of the Third Guards Regiment will not disgrace the reputation of the red shirts."

Faced with Carlo's conditions, Cosentz and Garibaldi looked at each other, and then the national hero spoke. "Thank you for your Majesty's interest in the Red Shirt Army, but this matter is of great importance. We need to

think about it."

Facing Garibaldi's answer, Carlo nodded in agreement. He had no intention of the other party agreeing on the spot, but he still couldn't help but ask. "This is no problem, but can I ask how long it will take to consider it?"

"How many days will your Majesty stay in Palermo?"

"I'll stay three more days."

"Then we will give His Majesty an accurate answer in three days."

After getting satisfactory results, Carlo chatted with the two for a while and then left. In order to avoid attracting attention, Garibaldi and Cosenz did not say goodbye to Carlo. They did not look away until Carlo's carriage left.

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"What do you think of His Majesty Carlo's suggestion?"

Cosentz was the first to ask out of breath.

"I have no idea."

The gray-haired old man faced his friend's question and answered helplessly. The confusion in his eyes was visible to everyone.

Although he had been mentally prepared for this outcome, he found that he still couldn't bear it when it came. Why is it so difficult for him to serve his country!

But when it comes to the future of the boys, he doesn't intend to make a direct decision.

"It doesn't matter what I think. Let's ask the boys for their opinions. They follow me with full expectations and trust me. I can't selfishly make decisions for them."

It seems that the government's decision this time has broken the heart of the national hero again, but Cosentz has nothing good to do about it.

Although my old friend has extremely high prestige among the people, the government and military's fear of him has not been reduced at all. It may take until his old friend dies to stop guarding him like a thief.

Garibaldi was also a resolute person. Once he had made a decision, he had to implement it. In the evening of that day, he summoned all the red shirts, informed them of the situation, and then let them make their own decisions.

Carlo was very satisfied with the result. 1,513 of the 1,836 people chose to join the Guards. Carlo was not made to wait any longer. The next day, Garibaldi sent someone to inform Carlo of the result, which made him unable to resist.

He picked up the little maid next to him and vented his joy.

Even though the little maid's white and tender hands were beating Carlo's chest, she didn't make him want to put it down.

Whether it was Carlo's involuntary or intentional behavior, I don't know, but he just felt that it felt good.
Chapter completed!