Everyone looked at Harvey, his attitude was extremely important at this moment.
To the nobility, Duke Harvey was their representative.
For the clergy, whether they can cooperate with the nobles again depends on Harvey's attitude.
Since the establishment of the Bishops' Cabinet, they have no way to continue to deal with the declining France.
In addition, Louis XV ignored government affairs for a long time and indulged in a luxurious and decadent life.
The already chaotic and collapsed policies have become even worse.
France has now heard voices of resistance in many places.
They, the clergy, are completely helpless in the face of such a situation.
After Harvey thought for a few seconds, he gave his answer: "Nobles should get their own power."
The Prime Minister nodded: "Okay, after the war is over, I will use my identity as archbishop to request Louis XV that you should get the power you once had."
With a positive assurance, Duke Harvey took his seat again.
He glanced at the other nobles who were still hesitating and said indifferently: "France needs us now, how do you choose?"
The nobles thought for a moment and then sat down.
Seeing this, the Prime Minister felt relieved.
He looked at everyone and officially started the meeting.
The Prime Minister ordered someone to present a map, which marked a place that looked like an island.
And this island is named Australia.
The Prime Minister looked at the map and said solemnly: "Everyone, this is the new continent discovered by the Longyan people."
"It is now ruled by Long Yan's former crown prince, Xie Fang."
"He established an independent regime on it to shelter criminals from other countries and quickly amass wealth."
"I believe you have all seen that the resources on this continent are beyond our imagination. I once proposed to Your Majesty to occupy this continent."
"To transform this continent into our most important colony."
"To this end, we sent a fleet and established contact with the French people who had been exiled on the island. They said they could help us occupy this continent."
The Prime Minister's sharp eyes swept over everyone on the field and said seriously: "I believe you have seen the current state of France."
"I think we desperately need a win to boost morale."
The other bishops and priests, without the slightest reason for rejection, agreed.
As for the nobles, they are waiting for Harvey's statement. Harvey's attitude is crucial to them.
Harvey looked at the map of the entire Australia and asked: "We have seen this continent before, but is it worth the risk?"
"We in France are very far away from this continent, and our current maritime fleet is already stretched due to the relationship between Britain and Long Yan."
"If we send a fleet to attack Australia now, our war situation at sea may further deteriorate."
Faced with Harvey's concerns, the Prime Minister retorted: "Duke Harvey, according to reliable information, Xie Fang has established a laboratory in Australia. It is said that it is not much different from Long Yan's laboratory."
"Leave aside the minerals on the Australian continent itself, the factory and production technology established by Long Yan on this island are enough to make us excited."
"Our current level of craftsmanship is not as good as Longyan's or even as good as Britain's. According to the intelligence coming from America, the decisive factor in their battle is almost whose side Longyan's weapons and equipment are on."
"Australia was a regime established by Xie Fang, the prince of Long Yan, but it is said that Liu Zheng sent him to Australia with the purpose of letting him turn Australia into Long Yan's back garden."
"But according to the intelligence, Xie Fang's relationship with Liu Zheng is not harmonious. We should take advantage of this opportunity."
Duke Harvey thought for a moment and retorted: "Xie Fang's relationship with Liu Zheng is not on good terms, but he is from Longyan after all. I think Liu Zheng may send troops to support Xie Fang."
"And even without support, our warships and troops don't have much chance of winning against Long Yan's troops."
"But when we face these Australian troops, we have no chance of winning."
The Prime Minister smiled solemnly and said: "Xie Fang has launched an army lease in Australia, and his Long Yan Army has now been leased out."
Harvey was stunned for a moment, looked at the Prime Minister, and smiled: "If this is the case, then the opportunity to capture Australia is feasible."
"But how can we prevent Longyan's support?" Harvey continued to ask.
The Prime Minister chuckled and said: "The current Longyan Army has focused its offensive forces on Europe. Even if they still have troops, how far can they support Australia?"
"Here, we can set up an ambush in Indonesia and wait for the route that Long Yan's fleet must pass through to stop Long Yan."
Harvey nodded.
He thought about the war to occupy Australia.
"This war will cost us countless energy and financial resources."
"But winning this war makes everything worth it."
Harvey and the Prime Minister came to an understanding.
But at this moment, Madame Pompadour and Queen Mary came to the conference hall together.
"Do you still have His Majesty in your eyes?"
"Prime Minister, such a major military and political matter should not be decided by His Majesty after he wakes up, instead of you making such a decision rashly."
When everyone saw the two of them, their expressions changed.
Both Harvey and the Prime Minister looked extremely ugly.
Indeed, according to French law, the decision they made simply exceeded imperial authority.
Although France is now secretly controlled by the Catholic Church, the master of this country is still Louis XV.
The Prime Minister said in a deep voice: "Queen, Madam, Your Majesty is unconscious now, but important national affairs cannot be delayed."
"Duke Harvey also agrees with this matter."
Duke Harvey stood up and looked calmly at Mary and Madame Pompadour: "Yes, I agree to this."
"At this critical moment, we cannot continue to wait for a king who is lying in his hospital bed to make a decision, and he is unable to make any decision."
Mary was stunned for a moment and didn't know what to say. She looked at Madame Pompadour.
Madame Pompadour shouted coldly: "But Louis XV is still the king of France. You can't treat him like this."
"He did not consent to the decision and it cannot be implemented."
Harvey stared at Madame Pompadour's beautiful face and said calmly: "When did it become a mistress's turn to intervene in the political affairs of this country?"
Madame Pompadour's pretty face turned cold.
She hated people saying she was Louis XV's mistress.
The air was suddenly filled with the smell of ignited gunpowder.
Everyone's expressions changed. Louis XV's love for Madame Pompadour reached its extreme. It was because of her that France could form an alliance with Austria.
