The Austro-Prussian War can be considered the only major event before the Spanish Revolution.
Carlo's recommendations yielded great results, with the outcome being that Vittorio Emanuele II valued Carlo's ideas more and also allowed Carlo greater autonomy.
For Carlo, the most important thing currently is to find some competent subordinates for himself, so that he doesn't have to handle everything personally.
The Royal Palace may have attendants to command, but they are ultimately his father Vittorio Emanuele II's servants, and their loyalty might not be reliable.
It is not suitable for Carlo to get to know some high-ranking military officials and generals, but it's feasible to meet fellow cadets at the Military Academy.
Besides Giotto, who goes to study with Carlo at the Turin Military Academy, Carlo is really only familiar with Andrew Russo from the infantry department and Kaman Esposito from the artillery department.
These two guys are similar in age to Carlo and are the closest companions Carlo has in the entire Military Academy.
Andrew Russo is a short, chubby fellow. Although he appears honest and simple from the outside, he has a lot of crafty ideas, which Carlo appreciates for his flexible thinking and imaginative ideas.
Kaman Esposito, on the other hand, is the complete opposite, tall and skinny, with a malnourished appearance.
If Carlo were not aware of Kaman's background being such that he wouldn't go hungry, he might even suspect this guy was thin from constant hunger.
The duo of one fat, one thin, plus Giotto who is in his twenties, are Carlo's current temporary assistants.
The origins of these two kings can be trusted; both are from Savoy. After Savoy was ceded to France, their families moved to Turin.
Both Savoy and Turin are the strongholds of the Sardinian Kingdom, which is why the two could enter the Turin Military Academy.
Carlo's attire and demeanor seem worlds apart from ordinary Military Academy cadets. Perhaps the two have noticed something, but they tactfully choose not to mention it.
After all, if Carlo wants them to know, he would naturally tell them directly. Given that he hasn't, it's evidently not the time for them to know.
After the Austro-Prussian War ended, Carlo's daily schedule became very simple. Besides occasionally inquiring Lorraine about the newspaper's layout and development, most of Carlo's time was spent shuttling between the Military Academy and the Turin Royal Palace, occasionally inviting Andrew, Kaman, and Giotto to hold gatherings. Life may not be exciting, but it's quite fulfilling.
Furthermore, during continuous studies at the Military Academy, Carlo has discovered the only potential change since his arrival—his physical fitness has vastly improved.
The previous body was ailing and sickly, frequently prone to severe and minor illnesses.
But ever since Carlo arrived in this world, not only has his health completely recovered, he has even become slightly more robust through practice at the Military Academy.
Carlo's meals have never been sparse, and with adequate nutrition per meal, despite being only 15 years old, Carlo has reached a height of one meter seventy, which is considered tall.
Additionally, his handsome looks, as well as the noble aura and wealth of a Royal Family member, have made Carlo the object of admiration for numerous Italian noblewomen.
The age of this body is still too young; otherwise, Carlo might not be able to withstand the flirtatious glances of these noblewomen.
However, flirtation aside, Carlo still wants to carefully consider the selection of his future wife.
Though the West doesn't practice exorbitant bride wealth, undeniably, a good wife can indeed bring considerable benefits.
The nation behind the wife is also Carlo's support; Carlo hopes to choose a princess to marry from the more powerful countries like Germany and Russia.
As for the current European superpower France, it isn't within Carlo's consideration. If the Franco-Prussian War develops like it did historically, the French Royal Family won't last for several more years.
The study period at the Turin Military Academy is three years. Upon graduation, one typically enters Italy's army as a junior officer.
Of course, if entering the Turin Military Academy as an active officer or soldier for further study, graduation can occur in two years and the military rank will be promoted by at least one level.
Carlo naturally follows the first approach. Starting in 1866, he needs to wait until 1869 to graduate.
However, this does not conflict with Carlo's plans as the Spanish Revolution erupts in 1868, and monarchy would be restored in Spain only after the fall of the Spanish First Republic.
After graduating from military school in 1869, Carlo still has a year until his brother Amadeo becomes the King of Spain, a period when Carlo can turn 19 and fall within the range of selecting a Spanish king.
Amidst the busy military school days, time flies quickly.
On May 30, 1867, Carlo attended his brother Amadeo and Maria Victoria Porzobozzo's wedding and presented them with gifts.
This era saw quite chaotic marriages among European Royal Families. If Carlo recalls correctly, his brother Amadeo's second wife is the daughter of his own sister, Marie-Leticia Bonaparte.
No major events occurred in 1867, but 1868 was bustling internationally.
First of all, the President of the United States Andrew Johnson became the first president in U.S. history to be impeached by Congress, but fortunately, he avoided impeachment by a narrow one-vote margin and remained in office.
In contrast to this fortunate American president, Queen Isabella II of Spain wasn't so lucky.
As the first generation to withdraw from the historical stage of the Sun Never Sets Empire, Spain's decadent kingdom governance had already manifested an extremely severe polarization situation.
The noble class squandered lavishly, reaping massive profits from railway and real estate investments. Just a single guard from Andalusia building a residence in Madrid was mocked by the public as being covered in embedded diamonds, which already illustrates the Spanish nobility's luxurious lifestyle.
In stark contrast is the harsh life of Spain's peasant and worker classes. Farmers have rights to use the land but not ownership. The poor economy is causing Spain's factories to shut down continuously.
The impoverished farmers and workers repeatedly engaged in protests and uprisings, only to be brutally suppressed by the Spanish Government. But the population's anger continued to accumulate.
Finally, the flame of fury was ignited.
In September 1868, led by the exiled military personnel headed by Francisco Serrano and former elected congressman Juan Bautista Topete, supporters initiated a larger-scale uprising.
Due to its outbreak in September, this revolution was referred to by the Spaniards as the September Revolution.
The decaying kingdom government was utterly unable to suppress the explosive revolution. Farmers and workers eagerly joined this uprising, sweeping through the majority of Spain in a short time.
What was even worse, Queen Isabella II's control over the military wasn't perfect either.
The soldiers had no fondness for this absurd and indulgent queen. The massive defection within the government troops hastened Spain's revolution process, leading to the downfall of the Kingdom of Spain.