Chapter 1156: 1062: Return to the Caribbean Sea

Chapter 1156: Chapter 1062: Return to the Caribbean Sea

Mukra turned towards the mountains in the West, sighing deeply.

The Kabyle Tribe’s towns, along with the elderly, women, and children, were there. He truly didn’t want to abandon them and flee to Tunisia, but if he didn’t leave, Kurulu wouldn’t let him go.

Feilhard followed his gaze and comforted him, “Honorable Malik, we will return. And it shouldn’t be too long.”

Mukra looked astonished, “Return? But Kurulu’s army is there…”

“Countless Roman compatriots will forever be with the Kabyle Tribe.”

…

Paris.

In the study of the Crown Prince at the Palace of Versailles.

The Security Bureau Chief Lavallette pointed to the northern part of the Caribbean Region on the map, “Your Highness, the situation in the Bahamas is the most dire.

“Two months ago, Corey Aron’s army carried out a massacre in Nassau and then expanded the purge of dissidents throughout the archipelago.

“Based on the intelligence we’ve gathered, at least 20,000 people have been killed.

“Currently, the Parliament army and the pro-Parliament citizens are gathered on Abaco Island and Grand Bahama Island in the north, but they probably won’t be able to hold out for long. You know, Aron seems to have received support from the Americans.”

He then pointed to the sea area south of the Bahamas, “Recently, the Americans have also significantly increased their activities in Jamaica, Dominique, Saint Vincent, among other places. Many cities have experienced riots.

“According to the current clues, the British are most likely involved in this incident. Otherwise, with just the Americans’ strength, it would be difficult to impact the islands south of Santo Domingo.”

Joseph nodded, “The British want to regain control over Caribbean sugar. At the very least, they aim to disrupt our sugar source.”

Lavallette immediately placed several documents in front of him, “Your Highness, these are various response plans prepared by the Security Bureau for the situation in the Caribbean Sea.

“These include sending an expeditionary force directly from us, cooperating with Spain, and mobilizing the Santo Domingo National Army to quell the unrest on the islands.”

Joseph reviewed each action plan from the Security Bureau. It was commendable that the plans were quite detailed and essentially feasible.

However, after careful consideration, Joseph still shook his head, “We currently cannot invest too much force in the Caribbean Region.”

“The British are hoping to drain our resources in the long-range. Meanwhile, due to their own interests, the Americans will most likely stand against us.”

Lavallette hesitated for a moment, then persuaded, “Your Highness, but if we don’t intervene, the Caribbean countries will descend into complete chaos, causing severe damage to our nation.”

“It’s fine,” Joseph waved dismissively, “As long as Santo Domingo remains stable and we don’t allow England and the United States to completely control the other areas.”

The core of the Santo Domingo Council is led by Oreal, composed of mixed-races who previously worked for the French colonial government, possessing some administrative experience.

With Brisso stationed there and the participation of white Plantation Owners in management, the United States has never been able to effectively infiltrate.

Of course, Santo Domingo’s singular economic model reliant on sugarcane cultivation, would certainly imply that its financial situation isn’t great. Currently, the Santo Domingo Council is carrying a deficit of hundreds of thousands of francs, and the National Army has been reduced to 2,000 people, leaving them no time to care for other Caribbean countries.

During the abolitionist movement, everything could be resolved with fervor and passion, but once establishing a stable government, everything relies on Gold Coins.

Lavallette pondered, “Your Highness, should we send some troops to Santo Domingo then?”

“No need.” Joseph at this point already had a strategy, “Send a batch of essential living supplies to the Santo Domingo Council, mainly food.”

In dealing with such internal turmoil, as long as the government has consensus, avoiding famine means major problems likely won’t occur.

“As for the Bahamas,” he continued, “Right now, it’s a bloodbath; likely there won’t be much output for the next few years. Hence, the most precious resource is the population there.”

“Let the Atlantic Fleet go to Abaco Island and evacuate all refugees to New Orleans Port. If the ships aren’t enough, hire Spanish ships from South America.”

The Bahamas have a population of over 300,000; under Aron’s terror regime, it is estimated at least 70,000 to 80,000 would opt to flee.

This is precisely the labor force Louisiana desperately needs.

Moreover, when France frees up resources to resolve the Bahaman turmoil in the future, these “exiles” will be great assistance, especially since the Bahamas Parliament is among them.

Joseph frowned as he surveyed the map of the Caribbean Sea, “Let other areas remain chaotic for the time being.

“However, the Security Bureau should deploy personnel to conduct propaganda across all areas. Let everyone know it is France that has brought them freedom, whereas Britain and the United States are inciting unrest, forcing them back into the life of suffering.”

In a sense, this upheaval experienced by these nations formed by emancipated black slaves will help them learn necessary organizational and management skills, and thoughts about the future.

Previously, it was Brisso who led them to achieve independence; they largely were unaware of the concept of “nation”.

Historically, Caribbean Sea countries also experienced various rebellions and coups before gradually stabilizing.

What Joseph aims to do now is to let these nations associate the disasters they encounter with England and America.

Once their political situation stabilizes, they will naturally turn into staunch anti-British and anti-American warriors. Among the remaining major powers, France will be their only option to ally with.

Joseph had just finished discussing the details of the plan with Lavallette when Eman interrupted at the door, “Your Highness, I apologize for the intrusion, but in one hour, you need to attend the opening ceremony of Paris Fashion Week.”

The Security Bureau Chief quickly tidied up the documents, bowed, and took his leave.

With Eman’s help, Joseph was getting changed into his formal attire when Lavallette returned with Talleyrand.

The Foreign Minister respectfully saluted Joseph, with a tone of excitement, “Your Highness, news has arrived from Tehran: half a month ago, Britain supplied Persia with a second batch of aid.

“Approximately 10,000 flintlock guns, some cannons, and at least 250,000 British Pounds in loans.

“Fatah Ali Shah is preparing to establish defenses in the area between Mashhad and Hale to thwart the Russians.”

Thanks to Austria and Prussia beginning to build the Sharp Signal Tower, information from the Middle East was reaching France several times faster than before. Essentially, as long as it was transmitted by horse to Eastern Europe, it could be sent to Paris by the latter half of the day.

Joseph’s eyes flashed with a smile.

The British aid was slightly less this batch, but combined, they provided 23,000 flintlock guns, over 30 cannons, and 550,000 British Pounds in funds.