Originating in Switzerland, the Ticeno River was an important source of hydropower for later generations in Italy, as well as a paradise for rafters and anglers.

However, this is a place of foreboding, where numerous wars have broken out between France and Austria over the centuries.

However, it was not too impressive for the Italians, after all, it was the Romans Korcilius and Hannibal who fought here last time.

The only bridge over the river was hundreds of years old, so Osepbio, a veteran of the Kingdom of Sardinia, built two more temporary pontoon bridges.

Although he was very optimistic about the prospects of this war, he was very anxious. In front of them was the rebel army in the city of Milan, and although Austria did not make much movement, they could not stand the oppression alone.

In fact, according to the pigeons of the rebels, they had driven the Austrian army into the corner of the city, leaving the town hall and the city walls in the hands of the Austrians.

However, in the experience of General Osebio, it is likely that the Lombards have been surrounded. The so-called "little support" could drive the Austrian army out of Milan, most likely because they had run out of ammunition and food.

Although he was a little sorry for the Lombards, Usebio felt that Radetzky's main force must be planning an encirclement at this time, and the latter must want to end the battle before the former arrived.

As the saying goes, "if you go outside, you must first settle inside", the generals have fought all their lives and understand everything. So Usebio can cross the river with peace of mind at this time, and then go to Milan to cut wheat

The pressure behind did not come from King Carlo Alberto, but from "less noble people".

As a traditional landed aristocracy, what I hate most are those capitalists who make a lot of money by doing evil ways, aristocrats who betray the "land", and those hateful liberals.

Now there are many young men in Usebio's army who are shouting for equality and freedom, and the king means to let them go first.

Osepio naturally understood what he meant, and in any case, those who were also His Majesty's subjects would be better off with the evil Austrians on their backs.

The biggest dilemma he faced at this time was whether to send his thorns to death first, or to send Ettore de Sannaz, a young man in the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia, to death.

However, considering that the Austrians could be defeated in one blow, General Osepbio decided to take matters into his own hands, after all, the credit cannot be given to others

In a small grove not far away, the muzzle of the black hole was already in place, and it was not Marshal Radetzky's magic skills to transport these cannons here, or some advanced towing equipment.

In fact, Radetzky had been in Lombardy for so many years, and he was well aware of the ambitions of the Sardinians, plus Franz reminded from time to time.

So Radetzky made a lot of preparations, and this was just one of the places he expected to ambush, after all, he could be very well prepared for fifteen years.

Half-crossing, this can almost be regarded as a tradition of the Austrian army. This is not that Austria's generals have the characteristics of being close to water, but that there are too many rivers on Austrian soil, and the army is really useless, and it is difficult to win any glorious victories without relying on geographical advantages.

However, this time was different, because Radetzky had been preparing for this for many years, and was against the more deplorable Sardinian army.

"Father, the Piedmontese have already begun to cross the river! Let's shoot! Kill them to the ground, and then deal with the traitors in the city. ”

Colonel Anton von Radetzky spoke, and this kind of speech made Marshal Radetzky shake his head.

"Do you know why you're still a colonel?"

"Our family has a low title."

Marshal Radetzky was almost choked to death by the straightforward speech of his eldest son, and he was seduced by the good way.

"For some other reason? Think about it? ”

Colonel Anton began to think seriously, and soon a flash of inspiration flashed through him, and he thought of some of the episodes he had seen in it, and in connection with his own situation, he came to a startling conclusion.

"You're training me? so that I can come in handy."

Before Colonel Anton could finish his words, he was slapped on the head by Marshal Radetzky.

"Something that doesn't grow! It's not that you're too frizzy? I don't have the ability to adapt to emergencies, I'm here for you not to kill yourself and others!

In short, your abilities do not deserve a higher status. ”

"But there are so many waste generals in Vienna, they can do it, and I am your own son!"

"Enough! You idiot! Today I'm going to show you how your dad fights! ”

The old marshal kicked his unlucky son in the ass again, and then looked at the young man beside him.

Actually, he is a young man, but Benedek has been in the army for more than 20 years. He is different from Colonel Anton, who was born as a civilian, and even if he graduated from a military academy, he had to go through the test of nine deaths and a lifetime.

However, even after passing the hellish trial, his rank was still only a colonel. Benedek, however, had already shown remarkable talent and was appreciated by the old marshal.

Now Marshal Radetzky has to do his duty as an elder and win this battle.

The old marshal waited another half hour, and the scouts of the Kingdom of Sardinia finally spotted the Austrian army.

Several scouts rushed to their home camp in a panic, screaming and shouting along the way.

"The Austrians are coming! We are in ambush! Run! ”

At this time, the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia, which had just crossed the river, immediately exploded, some wanted to escape, some wanted to charge, and in the confusion and confusion, Usebio immediately ordered his officers to reorganize the team.

As for whether to engage the enemy immediately or withdraw to the other side, he was still hesitating at this time. But it was less than half a minute, and Radetzky didn't want to give the other side a chance to think for even half a minute.

The rumbling of cannons rang out, and a solid bullet had already made a bloody alley at the forefront of the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia.

Then there was the barrage of rockets, and in fact Field Marshal Radetzky was the first Austrian military leader to support Congreve rocket research, but he never imagined that such a thing would one day dominate the battlefield

However, the effect of dozens of rockets directly into the air was far stronger than the coercion of the god of war, and the black iron ball was completely obscured by the brilliant fireworks.

The army of the Kingdom of Sardinia collapsed almost instantly, tens of thousands of people were in disarray, and the riverside and bridge were full of people huddled together, and the horses neighed and raised their front hooves high, but they still could not pass.

In fact, even if the equestrian is psychic at this time, it is impossible to rush out of the crowd. Usebio's idea was to have the best Savoy cavalry in the Kingdom of Sardinia hold off the enemy so that he would have enough time to regroup.

These elite cavalry of the Kingdom of Sardinia lived up to their name, and they did not wait for the order of their commander to rush to the pontoon bridge and prepare to go to the front for battle.

But their bravery meant nothing, and the frightened birds of the rebels directly blocked all the roads.

(End of chapter)