Chapter 374: The Uprising Failed

On February 15, 1865, the "rebellious army" who did not know that they were betrayed launched an armed uprising according to the plan. Milan and Venice lit the beacon at the same time.

Under the leadership of the backbone of the Hungarian Independent Organization, a group of Italian mercenaries confusedly became rebels and launched an attack on the Austrian government.

Venice, the insurgent army that was attacking the police station was attacked by the police. In this era of rebellion, it is not enough to have a lot of people, but also to have guns.

It is a pity that a few guns in the hands of the Hungarian Independent Organization are not enough. On the other hand, there are more than 100 armed police in the police station.

Taft panicked and said: "Otko, the situation is not right. The enemy was already prepared, the raid failed, and retreat immediately."

Looking at the daredevils who received the lunch box, Otko knew it was over. Don't look at how many people they have, but their combat effectiveness is not good.

Think of a group of insurgents with cold weapons facing heavily armed police, the final result is self-evident.

Moreover, these Italian mercenaries were only coerced into the battlefield, and they did not have the consciousness to shed blood and sacrifice for the revolution at all.

Otko said in a panic, "It must have been the news leaked, so I immediately dispersed to break through, and run away and count as one."

The leaders of independent organizations from the top, down to the enthusiastic people who have been pulled in, are betraying them. In just over a month, the number of reports received by the Venice Police Department and the city government has exceeded three digits. How could the uprising succeed?

Otko's decision was not wrong. After realizing that he had failed, it was the best choice to break out immediately. Recalcitrant resistance in the corner will lead to annihilation of the entire army, and there may be a few runs that can be scattered and broken through.

It's a pity that this is Venice. As a water city, their means of transportation is not a carriage, but a boat.

When Otko ordered a breakout, the rebels were already in chaos. The siren sounded, mixed with the roar of the steam engine, and the water police came.

What happens when a normal boat encounters a gunboat?

Running is impossible, and these little gunboats are not something they can handle. The insurgents had no artillery, or even very few guns.

Smart people choose to land and dock at the first time, and use the surrounding buildings to break through to have a chance of survival. Individual talents with different talents have already dived, ready to break out of the water.

It all depends on luck, don't try if you are not the protagonist. The water police who arrived directly killed the people in the water. Anyway, Austria did not ask for the thieves to be caught alive.

If you want to swim away, it is simply the way to die. Unless you can keep your head in the water, you won't be able to escape the pursuit at all.

Taft was a smart man, and immediately took the people on his boat, docked in the building next door not far away, and abandoned the boat and fled.

"Bang bang bang..."

The gunshots sounded one after another, and the sharpshooters lurking on the surrounding buildings began to show their power. Taft and others who had just landed were immediately attacked head-on.

The gunshots were getting more and more dense, and based on the sound of the bullets, it couldn't be all Austrian regulars. After all, Austria unified weapons and equipment many years ago.

There is only one explanation for the sound of gunshots made by all nations.

It's no surprise that the two sides have been on opposite sides since they tried to dock. Wouldn't it be bad if the rebels entered their home and fought the police?

Anyway, the rebels are at a disadvantage now, and they are doomed to fail. Help the government suppress the rebellion, and maybe they can exchange for merits after the war.

This is to bully Taft and others without guns in their hands, and everyone is not afraid of them at all. The most common thing in Venice is sailors, and most of these people who run at sea have guns in their hands.

Guns are an indispensable part of overseas colonization and trade in this era. It is easier for them to apply for a gun license than for ordinary people. After all, overseas is no better than domestic, and fists are often easier to convince people than reason.

Guns are heroic, and many people think that the opportunity to perform has come. Even if the military exploits obtained are small, there is always no problem in changing a reward after the war.

The bullets collected at the police station are all numbered and well documented. The enthusiastic people are not worried that the results of the war will be swallowed by others.

Taft's face was pale, and he was accidentally hit in the knee just now, and his right leg was disabled.

Gritting his teeth, he said, "Don't mind me, you all run away, and one is counted as one."

They could not understand the revolutionary enthusiasm of the Italian people. The people they encountered were all gangsters, and they had hoped to run away under the cover of the local people.

The reality tells Otko that propaganda slogans are deceptive. Not everyone wants a revolution, let alone a Hungarian-led revolution?

Compared with the bustling Venice area, the Hungarian area is a small rural area, and many Italians despise the Hungarians.

How is it possible to let them take their lives to help the Hungarian Independent Organization?

Although most of the rebels are Italians, such deceived mercenaries do not represent public opinion, and the local people tell them with practical actions that they are not welcome.

As the gunboats approached, the Italian mercenaries surrendered in a very unscrupulous manner. No matter what the commander of the Hungarian Independent Organization arranged to persuade, it was of no use.

Babatov is one of the mercenaries, and now he is gnashing his teeth at these revolutionary parties. It was clearly stated that everyone went overseas to open up colonies and make a fortune together, but these gangs actually rebelled.

If he knew that the employer was a Hungarian independent organization, he would never participate. Now that he is directly trapped, it is too difficult to escape.

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In order to get out of this gang, Babatov decided to surrender, and by the way tied the little leader of the Hungarian Independence Organization on the ship, ready to use it as a vote.

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The city of Milan, the city guard of the Lombard kingdom has surrounded the rebels. After all, this is the capital of the Lombard Kingdom, where heavy troops are stationed.

In order to suppress the rebellion as soon as possible, the Lombard government also made full preparations. However, the king had no confidence, and immediately let the city guards suppress it.

The rebels who are trapped and fighting are obviously untenable. Even if they want to work hard, they are now cold weapons vs hot weapons. This battle is simply impossible to fight.

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Port Venice, one of the leaders of the Hungarian independence organization, Paul urged: "Let's go, Stephen. The uprising has already begun at this time. There is no need to pay attention to the uprising that is doomed to fail."

Stephen smiled wryly and said, "I can't leave now, the time is not ripe. If we leave at this time, if it spreads out, how can we keep our heads up for the rest of our lives?"

Paul nodded and ran away with the uncertainty of the outcome of the uprising, a reputation for timidity that would accompany them for the rest of their lives.