At this time, France.
The news that Louis XV was still alive did make the situation in France more stable.
But the Prime Minister could see that this was just the calm before the storm, as finances in disarray combined with the king's declining rule over France.
The power structure in France is no longer in the hands of the French aristocracy.
Rather, most of the important power was in the hands of the clergy.
Resistance to the monarchy was growing, and the assassination of Louis XV was the best example.
Now on the external battlefield, the Egyptian battlefield has suffered several defeats. The hateful Long Yan and the British have completely blocked the fastest route to France.
As a result, France in Europe lacked more supplies.
If the factories were unable to operate again, then the war on the European continent would completely collapse.
The fight for overseas colonies will also fall into extremely serious difficulties.
In America, the French colonies opened ports.
However, due to geographical environment problems, the port cannot be used at all in winter.
A large amount of supplies can only be hoarded in the Americas.
The situation in Africa is better, but not much better.
Although France received Catholic support, an alliance of several countries, led by the French army, assembled a huge army to attack Berlin.
The appeal of the Catholic Church is powerful, and this time the appeal is to get France a lot of money and materials.
But this is only relief.
It has not effectively cured the shortcomings caused by this war.
There have been many different voices speaking out in the country.
At this moment, France has reached a very critical situation and must come up with a countermeasure.
The most important thing right now is victory in the war.
They need a great victory on overseas battlefields, an unstoppable victory in the war, and a cardiac resuscitation for this declining country.
France must be great again!
The Prime Minister left the comatose Louis XV behind and convened an important meeting of the bishops' cabinet and the French nobles.
But at this time, the Prime Minister looked at the bishop's cabinet representing theocratic power and the French nobles sitting opposite each other.
Even before the meeting began, the Prime Minister had already felt the previous confrontation between the two forces.
Ever since the nobility had been deprived of most of their rights, their attitude towards the clergy had been wary.
But most of the nobles are Catholic believers. It is impossible for them to be too angry towards these priests and bishops who hold important positions.
Therefore, the attitude of the nobles has always been to hold back.
Because of this, Catholic bishops and priests always maintain the condescending attitude of gods. Such an attitude makes the already unhappy nobles likely to break out at any time.
The Prime Minister smiled helplessly: "I invite you distinguished people to come here today for the sake of the glory of France."
"We should put aside our past grudges and move forward together."
"As the Prime Minister of France, I hate you for what you are now."
Duke Harvey sneered and said lightly: "Dear Prime Minister, please don't forget that before you became Prime Minister, you were also a red archbishop."
Faced with Duke Harvey's ridicule, the Prime Minister was stunned and did not refute.
Yes, that's right, he was a Catholic cardinal before becoming prime minister, and the bishops' cabinet was formed with his help.
Even strictly speaking, he was the initiator of all this chaos.
"You are right, Duke Harvey, but this has nothing to do with today's events." The Prime Minister said solemnly.
Duke Harvey sneered.
He glanced at the faces of everyone on the field and said sarcastically: "Since it has nothing to do with it, we old-school nobles have no reason to stay here anymore."
Duke Harvey stood up and prepared to leave.
When he left, several of the nobles present followed him and left.
The Prime Minister's face suddenly darkened. Faced with Duke Harvey's disrespectful behavior, he angrily shouted: "Harvey, you are also a French noble. Don't you think about France now?"
Harvey paused, turned around and stared at the prime minister's angry face, saying: "Oh, my favorite prime minister, you have to understand that we nobles no longer have the power to do anything for this country. .”
The Prime Minister's face turned cold and he said angrily: "But your status comes from France, and even more from Catholicism."
Yes, Catholicism and the king's canonization will make Harvey a noble.
Harvey looked at Harvey's angry face with interest.
Hehehe laughed.
"The reason why I can become a noble is because my family has made huge sacrifices for the continuation of France and your Holy See."
"My family still has a large number of heroic spirits enshrined in the Hall of Valor!"
"Archbishop, my status is earned by generations of my family's hard work."
"You can't shake it either."
"You should not take my power away from that coward Louis XV!"
After hearing these words, everyone's expressions changed, and the Prime Minister's expression was ugly.
Duke Harvey is a veteran of France. This old guy is indeed what he said. His status and power do not rely on Catholicism or the canonization of the king.
He was not of noble origin, and could even be said to be very humble.
But the ancestors of Duke Harvey's family earned their titles through meritorious service. After that, Harvey's entire family worked hard for France.
To this day.
The old Harvey became the Duke of France and had a distinguished status.
After being stunned for several seconds by Harvey's sarcastic questioning, the Prime Minister smiled bitterly: "I have never taken power away from anyone. Your Majesty, you have been brilliant."
"But now you are blinded by power."
"Look at the current nobles. Under your governance, France has declined day by day and its finances cannot make ends meet."
"The failed wars overseas were all led by your French nobles."
"Even Viscount Richard once wrote to me and told me that his stupid son had become a Grand Duke and wanted me to ask His Majesty to grant him a title."
"Duke Harvey, do you think your Majesty allows such nobles to continue to hold greater power?"
Duke Harvey's face remained gloomy.
What the Prime Minister said are irrefutable facts.
Richard was the ruler of America.
Although his son was in America, he had heard of his deeds. To Harvey, if he had such an heir, he would definitely beat him to death.
The Prime Minister continued: "Although I am an archbishop, I have always been tolerant towards you nobles."
"Now France needs the help of your nobles. You must make a choice for France."
The Prime Minister stared at Duke Harvey, waiting for his answer.
