Queen Caterina was well aware of whom her husband relied on to ascend to the throne.
She had been unwilling to offend the great nobles of Florence, but compared to offending France, these people were insignificant.
Subsequently, the Congress of Lucca also passed the reform bill.
In Milan, after Mirabeau met with their President Giuseppe, two members who strongly opposed trade reform were arrested for corruption, and the reform bill was passed by a large margin.
In front of the gates of La Scala Opera House, a middle-aged man was waving his hands fervently and shouting to the people around him, "For our job opportunities, for our bread, we must drive out French goods!
"Each of us must engage in this great revolution.
"Please join me in protesting at the congress..."
As he spoke, he heard someone at the back of the crowd shout, "Ferrini Silk Factory is accelerating the construction of its plant, and is now hiring porters, paying 23 francs a month, with a meal included!"
