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The entry of the English and their departure to Sharafiyya, then to Bilbis, then to Cairo. He remained there with the rest of the princes after the entry of the English and the French. During his stay with them, he was very cautious and superstitious. He began to draw closer to the minister's scribe until he gained his favor and he became his confidant. He spoke to him about interceding on his behalf with the minister, on the condition that he be appointed minister of Upper Egypt, provided he supplied provisions and funds annually without delay. Since the Wali had many followers and dependents, and his word was heeded by all people, and the minister wished to distance him from Cairo and to prevent the group of princes from seeking him and entrusting him with administration, he set off immediately. He gathered his followers, his gangs, and his army and marched with determination. When the minister summoned him, he did not meet him, and he had already reached the city of Asyut. He sent to the visitors money, grain, and other gifts such as sheep and slaves. The minister was pleased with this. Not long after his departure to Upper Egypt, a group of senior soldiers rose up with a group of them. When they arrived before him. And they presented to him. And the minister was at that time. This happened to him. A group of them. When they arrived before him. And he heard the news. It is recorded in its place. And they sent. They killed. And they released. And when he settled. And they destroyed. And they fought. And heroes. Sons. And virgins. And they were just. He looked. The narrator said. This speech and its like, until a mixture was stirred within him.