"First... is the situation in northern Italy, our neighbor, the Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont..."

"The Kingdom of Sardinia? What happened to those bastards again?" Louis XV asked in a bad tone.

Since the Kingdom of Sardinia and Piedmont occupies most of the territory of the Savoy region, and France has always claimed Savoy, this territorial dispute involving the core territory has made the diplomatic relations between the two countries not much better.

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The Kingdom of Sardinia has always regarded the defense of the French as their first defense goal.

"They have become very close to the British recently."

Caesar Gabriel said in a deep voice:

"News came from the Mediterranean Fleet Command, confirming that the British fleet was briefly stationed in Cagliari, Sardinia, and there may also be British Army assistance in the defense of the Piedmont area."

"The British again?" Louis XV couldn't help frowning and smacking his lips and asked:

"They are stationed in the army and in Hong Kong...what the hell do the British guys want to do?"

"On the surface, it seems that the Kingdom of Sardinia chose to cooperate with the United Kingdom in homeland defense to prevent French invasion. As for whether they have other purposes... the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will do its best to find out for you, Your Majesty."

Caesar Gabriel looked through his notepad, slowly moved his finger from Piedmont on the map to Naples, and said with emphasis:

"Then there is Southern Italy, the Kingdom of Naples... The famine spreading throughout the kingdom is still raging. We predict that in the beginning of spring, after the winter food reserves are exhausted, the degree of famine in the entire kingdom will reach a cruel level.

peak."

"Tsk...it's so pitiful." Louis XV asked with a sigh:

"What happened to the Kingdom of Naples? Sicily was the granary of the Roman Empire. Unless the volcano erupted in Sicily, I can't think of a reason for the famine in the Kingdom of Naples."

Caesar Gabriel shook his head. He and his Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not yet have a clear answer:

"The cause of the famine cannot yet be determined, and the Ambassador of Naples has also remained silent on the matter. However, the Duke of Choiseul has previously sent an investigation mission to Sicily. According to the letters sent back by the mission, the famine can be preliminarily confirmed.

It is not caused by natural disasters, but by a series of government laws and policies; as for the secrets behind these laws and policies, further investigation is needed."

"Is this famine caused by government decrees and policies?"

Louis XV sighed in disbelief:

"I can't believe it. My cousin, Carlos of Spain, was obviously an outstanding king. How could his son Ferdinando be so stupid? I don't think Carlos III should let Ferdinando do it at all."

Take charge of the Kingdom of Naples."

Caesar Gabriel scratched his head speechlessly and muttered in his heart:

"It seems that your Majesty's Grain Free Trade Bill is not much better."

...

After finishing his report to the Kingdom of Naples, Caesar Gabriel still had no intention of letting Louis XV leave.

He then reported a series of trivial matters about the interior of the Holy Roman Empire and the small country in northern Italy to Louis XV.

Although His Majesty the King found it a bit strange, he still patiently listened to the trivial matters about the County and the Free City for the sake of face.

Finally, when Louis XV felt bored and hungry and was about to interrupt Gabriel, one of his palace stewards completed the task for him:

I saw a royal butler rushing to the top floor of the palace. When he ran to the door of the king's suite, he only paused for two seconds, then pushed the door open and barged in, raising his voice and announcing loudly:
Chapter completed!