 He asked the French marshals to avoid engaging in offensive actions until he returned, although this was likely another delaying tactic on his part.In response to the allied seizure of Milan, Austria organized a relief army.Due to Charles Emmanuel's insistence on completely securing Milanese territory, some Austrian troops were able to cross the Alps to the stronghold of Mantua as early as November 1733, bringing the troop strength there to about 7,000.