Numerous officials looked at Muhammad III al-Sadiq and were speechless. With Tunis City fallen, where could they possibly escape to now?
Packing up their belongings to flee would simply make them the prime target for the French, so it was better to stay with Muhammad III al-Sadiq. Perhaps the French, in order to appease the Tunisians, might even consider keeping the Tunisian Government intact.
"Bey, we also want to stay and live and die with Tunisia!"
"Yes, live and die with Tunisia!"
Seeing the ministers agreeing one after another, Muhammad III al-Sadiq nodded with satisfaction, then waved his hand and gave his order: "Open the palace gates, I will negotiate with the French in the Royal Palace."
In truth, given the current situation, there was no need for Muhammad III al-Sadiq to issue an order. When the French stormed into Tunis City, their eyes quickly locked onto the magnificent Tunis Palace.
