Make France Great Again-Chapter 778 - 769: Poison Under the Honey

Upon hearing that Jerome Bonaparte would not allow him to return to settle in Algiers, Abdul Kader’s expression froze; it was evident that he was somewhat displeased with not being able to return to Algiers.

Seeing this, Jerome Bonaparte immediately let out a cold laugh and said to Abdul Kader, "Mr. Kader, do you still harbor thoughts in your mind of returning to Algiers and opposing France?"

"Your Majesty, of course not!" Abdul Kader vehemently denied, "Since being defeated by the Imperial Army, I have sworn to Allah never to oppose France again!"

"Then, Mr. Kader, are you willing to accept this condition?" Jerome Bonaparte continued to inquire of Abdul Kader.

"Your Majesty, I assure you that I will never set foot on Algiers’ soil again in my lifetime!" Abdul Kader immediately assured Jerome Bonaparte.

At this point, Abdul Kader knew he didn’t have any bargaining chips and could only comply with the demands of this Emperor in front of him, hoping to walk out of prison.

"Mr. Kader, you’ve made a wise decision!" Jerome Bonaparte snapped his fingers.

Subsequently, Jerome Bonaparte ordered Percy, who stood by, to release Abdul Kader.

"But, Your Majesty..." Percy hesitated to carry out Jerome Bonaparte’s order, fearing Abdul Kader might harm Jerome Bonaparte.

Facing Percy’s hesitation, Jerome Bonaparte snorted softly and said, "I believe Mr. Kader is a sensible man. He should understand that even if he kills me, it will not improve the situation in Algiers!

On the contrary, it will land both him and Algiers in a perilous position!

Am I right, Mr. Kader?"

Having said that, Jerome Bonaparte turned his gaze to Abdul Kader with a slight smile.

"Your Majesty, you are absolutely right!" Abdul Kader nodded and then turned his gaze to Percy, swearing, "Minister Percy, I swear to Allah that I will not commit any misconduct against His Majesty!"

"Open it!" Percy instructed the prison warden beside him.

The prison warden obliged by taking the key from his waist and unlocking Abdul Kader’s cell door.

Seeing the cell door open with his own eyes, Abdul Kader’s face showed excited expression, and then under the alarmed gazes of Percy and the warden, he rushed out of the prison and appeared before Jerome Bonaparte.

"Your Majesty!" Abdul Kader knelt with a "thud" before Jerome Bonaparte, tearfully saying, "Thank you for your kindness, allowing me to escape this dark and sunless cage!"

Seeing this, Jerome Bonaparte gently patted Abdul Kader’s shoulder and said, "Stand up! Let’s discuss further elsewhere!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Abdul Kader quickly stood up and replied to Jerome Bonaparte.

"I’ll take him away now!" Jerome Bonaparte turned to the warden and said, "In a few days, you will receive the court’s release subpoena!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" the warden replied to Jerome Bonaparte.

With His Majesty the Emperor personally coming to pick someone up, how could a mere warden dare to obstruct?

Then, under the watchful eyes of the prison warden, Jerome Bonaparte, Percy, and Abdul Kader took a carriage and left the prison.

Inside the carriage, Percy asked Jerome Bonaparte whether they were heading to the Ministry of Internal Affairs or the Tuileries Palace.

"The Tuileries Palace!" Jerome Bonaparte responded indifferently.

The carriage raced along quickly, soon reaching the Tuileries Palace.

Jerome Bonaparte, Percy, and Abdul Kader disembarked from the carriage in turn, and then proceeded slowly to the Tuileries Palace hall.

"Your Majesty!" Inside the hall, Mokar hurriedly approached Jerome Bonaparte and bowed.

"Mokar, make a pot of tea and bring it to my study!" Jerome Bonaparte immediately ordered Mokar.

"Yes!"

Mokar quickly went to make tea while Jerome Bonaparte and the other two entered the study.

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"Sit down, Mr. Kader!" Jerome Bonaparte, who was sitting on the sofa in the study, pointed to the sofa beside him and said to Abdul Kader.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Abdul Kader hurriedly responded, then plopped himself onto the sofa.

Then Jerome Bonaparte told Abdul Kader that the reason for releasing him from prison early was to have Kader do something for him.

"Your Majesty, what do you want me to do?" Abdul Kader asked decisively.

"I hope to issue an order in your name to the guerrillas still resisting in Algeria, that if they lay down their arms and surrender immediately, the Imperial Army... ah no! The French Army can guarantee their safety and property!" Jerome Bonaparte said to Abdul Kader.

Although the large-scale resistance in Algeria had subsided, sporadic resistance still existed.

Jerome Bonaparte hoped to use Abdul Kader’s influence to completely pacify the rebellion in the Algeria region.

After listening to Jerome Bonaparte’s words, Abdul Kader immediately realized that Jerome Bonaparte intended to make him, the hero of Algeria and the "Emir" of Oran Province, act as a traitor.

If Abdul Kader was indeed willing to issue this proclamation, then many small resistance organizations, which viewed Abdul Kader as a hero, would face a crisis of faith.

An organization with shattered faith deteriorates far faster than one without faith.

It is conceivable that once Abdul Kader issued this order, large-scale defecting waves would once again appear in Algeria.

Those who sided with France would treat their Algerian compatriots even more ruthlessly than the French themselves.

However, Jerome Bonaparte’s request was within Abdul Kader’s expectations.

The reason he was able to be released by Jerome Bonaparte was because of his own value in united front work.

Eight years of prison life had worn away all of Abdul Kader’s ambitions; now he simply wanted to leave prison.

"Your Majesty, I can promise you!" Abdul Kader responded to Jerome Bonaparte, "However, I dare not guarantee how many people are willing to surrender!"

"Don’t worry!" Jerome Bonaparte confidently replied to Abdul Kader: "I will issue an order at the same time as you issue yours!"

Abdul Kader hurriedly asked what order Jerome Bonaparte intended to issue.

Jerome Bonaparte told Abdul Kader that after Abdul Kader’s order of amnesty was issued, he would propose a plan to the Legislative Corps to improve the status of the indigenous people of Algeria and elevate Algeria’s status within France.

This includes allowing Algerian residents to join the French army and government institutions, or even migrate to France. Those willing to comply with the edicts of the French Empire would be granted the rights to vote and participate in politics.

"Once the act is implemented, the three provinces under Algeria will be no different from the other provinces in the French Mainland, and Algerian residents willing to comply with French Empire laws will enjoy the same rights as French residents!" Jerome Bonaparte told Abdul Kader.

Upon hearing this, Abdul Kader immediately kneeled in front of Jerome Bonaparte and thanked him: "Your Majesty, I thank you on behalf of the residents of Algeria!"

Although the proposal by Jerome Bonaparte respecting French Empire laws conflicted with Islamic Sharia law, compared to the previous kings, Jerome Bonaparte was astoundingly benevolent.

During the Orleans Kingdom period, Algerian residents who showed even a hint of defiance would face village massacres and clan extermination.

Now, Algerian residents need only give up a portion of their faith to gain value in united front work; such a proposition could not be more favorable!

"It’s nothing!" Jerome Bonaparte replied with a slight smile to Abdul Kader: "Algeria holds deep feelings in the heart of France! I hope residents of Algeria can be closely united with France, to jointly resist foreign enemies!"

"Your Majesty, I assure you that Algerian residents will always be loyal to you!" Abdul Kader replied to Jerome Bonaparte.

Jerome Bonaparte smiled slightly, not believing in such talk of eternal loyalty; he only trusted in interests.

He believed that once the proposal was implemented, the middle-class residents living in coastal cities of Algeria, along with some tribal leaders, would rapidly break away from the inland residents of Algeria and throw themselves into France’s embrace.

After all, only the poor care about faith; those slightly wealthier consider how to enhance their value in united front work.

The Algeria that could have been united would be completely torn apart by Jerome Bonaparte, allowing France to rely on those inclined toward France to suppress those unwilling to obey French rule.

However, considering the coastal population of Algeria is insufficient to compare with the starry tribes of the inland, introducing foreign labor into Algeria will also become an imperative task.

Of course, the incoming population needed by Jerome Bonaparte must satisfy either of the two conditions of being Catholic or non-believing, and also be obedient.

Throughout Europe, no ethnicity is more suitable than the adorable Italians and the Austrians (referring to Hungarians and Croatians under the Austrian Empire). They will become France’s best aides, assisting France in jointly suppressing opponents to its rule.

At this moment, the eagerly waiting for amnesty Abdul Kader was unaware of Jerome Bonaparte’s thoughts.

Moreover, even if he knew, he lacked the courage to resist.

After all, the power of France was truly terrifying!