Edirne was one of the historical capitals of the Ottoman Empire and still maintained this status in the XIX century. The governor was the former Minister of Finance Nâfiz Pasha, and the Tanzimat Edict was announced one month after his appointment to this post. Despite his opposition, he announced the edict with a magnificent ceremony. However, in 1840, he experienced great tension with Muhassıl Edhem Efendi, who was newly appointed to regulate the tax assessment and collection process promised by the Tanzimat. Conflict occurred between these two senior executives on almost every issue, from the smallest to the largest. There was always tension, from welcoming the Edhem Efendi when entering the city to provide a mansion for him, from the formation of the mission council to the redif military gathering, from environment of conflict between Muslims and Greeks to many other issues, large and small. Therefore, the province could not be managed properly. Due to the alliance established between Edhem Efendi and members of the local dynasty, the governor was always alone in this process. Petitions of complaints from both sides began to pour into the government. In the end, Nâfiz Pasha was dismissed. Together with the governor, the provincial top administration was put on trial. While Nâfiz Pasha, who was found guilty, was exiled to Kütahya for three years, Edhem Efendi was found at fault and dismissed from duty too.