Chapter 326: Holding Them Back
Facts proved that everyone feared death. Facing the bayonets, the prominent figures who had originally leaned toward the Southern Government all compromised, and the federal government placed Maryland under military rule.
These were all important people. Lincoln could detain them for a time, but not forever. After absorbing Maryland's militia, the federal government had no choice but to release them.
It was only because communications were inconvenient in this era that, while taking over Maryland, Lincoln also ordered the telegraph system connecting it with the outside world to be seized.
Otherwise, the northern states would have exploded the moment the news reached them. A motion to impeach the president might even have made its way into Congress.
Decla, the leader of Maryland's pro-Southern faction, left this place of heartbreak with a gloomy expression. Yielding to the federal government beneath bayonets was nothing less than an utter humiliation to him.
Morality had not yet completely fallen into ruin in this era, and these important figures still cared about their faces. For the sake of their reputations, they could only swallow the matter of being forced to compromise for now.
Decla was not a reckless man. He knew perfectly well that now was not the time for revenge. The federal government's people were still watching their every move.
Under normal circumstances, he naturally would not fear the federal government. Within the framework of the rules, the federal government could do nothing to him. But when they encountered a president who did not play by the rules, things were different.
After returning home, Decla did not take action immediately. Instead, he calmly considered who were allies and who were enemies.
The butler's composed voice rang out. "Mr. Decla, Mr. Edward and Mr. Pirlo have come to call."
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