He had a minister named Yusuf, the owner of good fortune, meaning the one who held the seal with which orders were stamped. Yusuf, the aforementioned, was appointed by Alwa to the province of Safaqis, named Muhammad al-Jalulu, for his knowledge, literature, and demeanor. The Pasha heard about him and sent for al-Jaluli, saying, "I have been informed that you have a slave girl named Safna, and her name is Yusuf. When her letter reaches you, send her with a messenger. Peace be upon you." When al-Jaluli read the letter, he had no choice but to send her. When she came into the Pasha's possession, he was impressed by her beauty, intelligence, shrewdness, honesty, and trustworthiness. Some of the Mamluks agreed to kill the Pasha and entered upon him while he was sleeping, placing a dagger at his throat. He awoke and, with the help of Yusuf, the aforementioned, the Pasha was saved from them by his hand. He was greatly honored, treated as his son, and entrusted with great responsibilities. The banners were truly raised for him, to the point where he was referred to with admiration and praise. Yusuf, the aforementioned, was fortunate, a good strategist, adept at warfare, and fortunate in his movements, even attracting hearts with his kindness. The Pasha appointed him commander of the land forces and to fight against Sirt, a war that occurred between the ruler of Tunis and the ruler of Algiers over the lineage.