Milan City
Marshal Bardolli had been extremely vexed lately. Ever since April 7th, when the Kingdom of Sardinia announced the annexation of Lombardy, hordes of democrats had emerged to protest.
Without a doubt, he, as a Marshal, had no say in matters of state, let alone these commoners; naturally, he had sent troops to disperse them.
Fortunately, the Austrian Army had already suppressed a round of stubborn resistance, killing off most of the hard bones. Those from the provisional government had been either bribed or placed under house arrest, and the rest were merely armchair strategists.
"Your Excellency, another group of petitioners has arrived outside, requesting your deployment of troops to recapture Venice!" whispered the adjutant.
This was not the first time a petitioning group had surfaced, including those seeking independence, autonomy, or additional food allotments.
