Early on June 23, Bibescu also attempted to regain the loyalty of his Militia forces by an order to take a renewed oath of allegiance—the officers agreed to do so, but added that under no circumstances did they agree to shed the blood of Romanians.
23. juuni hommikul püüdis Bibescu võita ka oma miilitsavägede lojaalsust, korraldusega anda uus ustavusvanne – ohvitserid nõustusid sellega, kuid lisasid, et mingil juhul ei ole nad nõus valama rumeenlaste verd.