Before Mantua fell to his armies he signed armistices with the duke of Parma and the duke of Modena. Napoleon's troops occupied Modena and, much against his wishes, Ruffini found himself in the middle of the political upheaval.
Bago Mantua Nahulog sa kanyang armies siya-sign armistices sa duke ng Parma at ang duke ng Modena. Napoleon's tropa abala Modena, at marami laban sa kanyang mga hangarin, Ruffini natagpuan ang kanyang sarili sa gitna ng pampulitikang pagbabago.