Kurulu immediately led his army north and launched an encirclement campaign against the Kabylia Tribe.
In truth, the Algiers Parliament had long found Mejana, this "state within a state," an eyesore. Its unexpected rebellion this time suited them perfectly.
The Kabylia Tribe in the mountains had a population of barely over a hundred thousand. Seeing Algiers's army of more than ten thousand men bearing down on them, they were instantly thrown into a panic and hurriedly appealed to the Berbers of Annaba for help.
After the Crown Prince had finished reading the report, Major Fournier continued, "Your Highness, Director Lavalette asked me to seek your instructions. Should we provide support to the Kabylia Tribe?"
Joseph instinctively wanted to nod.
Lavalette had an exceptionally keen nose. This truly was a rare opportunity for France.
Algiers was the largest country in the Barbary Region and the central target of France's North African strategy.
When Algiers had invaded Tunis with British support, Joseph had already wanted to wipe it out in passing.
However, France's most urgent task at the time had been stabilizing Tunis's political situation. Moreover, they had not wished to alert the European powers, so they had temporarily held their hand.
Now the Kabylia Tribe had practically delivered an excellent pretext for sending troops to their doorstep—had they not accepted the views in Analysis of the Origins of Tunis? For France, as their "Roman Compatriots," to lend a helping hand was only natural.
As for the other European countries—
With France handling North African affairs now, apart from the United Kingdom, no one else was likely to object.
Yet as Joseph thought this, his brows suddenly drew together.
Yes, this was also a rare opportunity for the United Kingdom.
Algiers's military strength was lacking, but if the United Kingdom provided funds