As for Corsica, although it is relatively barren, it holds significant strategic importance for Sardinia.
Sardinia's territory consists of two major parts: the Savoy and Piedmont regions on the Apennine Peninsula, and the island of Sardinia in the Mediterranean Sea. Corsica lies right between the two.
This situation makes Turin's rule and trade with Sardinia somewhat awkward.
If Sardinia were to acquire Corsica, it could form a cohesive region in Northwest Italy, making the nation more unified in political governance and military defense.
This proposition is undeniably tempting for Amadeo III.
The next day.
The Austrian diplomat's carriage exited the Turin Palace.
