The continuous victories on the African battlefield did not keep the French happy for long. Defeating the rebel army did not mean the end of troubles, as dealing with the aftermath was the real challenge.
Regardless of the soldiers who had fled to the countryside, the Egypt Area was already devastated. The French immigrants who had survived the ordeal all ran to the cities to escape disaster, so there was nothing much to worry about there.
However, the overflowing Nile River could not be ignored. It was the dry season now, so the destructive power was not too astonishing.
If the river channels are not cleared in time, by the time the flood season arrives, including the most fertile Delta Region, the Nile River banks should not expect any crop yield.
Looking at the Egyptian reconstruction plan in his hand, Napoleon IV's face darkened, and even the good news of frontline troops crushing the main forces of the rebels could not bring him any comfort.
