Cardinal Richelieu helped a lot during my reign. He helped me shape France into a strong country. By him helping me, I became an absolute monarchy. Absolute monarchy is where the leader and the government governs most of the people. There is no constitution for absolute monarchy and it is by hereditary, meaning that it is passed down by male heir. This benefited everyone, the French monarchy was stable and we were successful in the Thirty Years' War against the Habsburgs. I led the Siege of La Rochelle, we were successful. I also helped my country by building and establishing a strong navy. By having a strong navy, we can explore the world. By exploring, we can learn about new things in the world and also start trades between different countries. I also helped the French by expanding land to places out of France . We got new ideas to come to France , new ideas meant that the economy would spread. New ideas meant that more trade was available, and the economy would grow more powerful. This helped the administration and development of France . There was a much more centralized government in France and things were not out of control. Cardinal Richelieu also initiated policies that strengthened the power of the monarchy.
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ReplyDeleteAh, King Louis XIII, I assume we are forming an alliance and shall sign a treaty soon? I believe Cardinal Richelieu has discussed this issue with you, yes? Now, we need only to go over the conditions. Of course, you are to supply funds for us to keep an army in Germany, as we will provide you a way to confront the Habsburgs in your dispute with them. And I must say, I'm pleased to form an alliance with your nation; I assure you, you won't regret it!
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My King Louis XIII, I am very happy that I was helpful to you. I have come here to thank you for taking me in and accepting me as your cardinal. Not only that but also taking my advices in shaping France. I still have a couple more ideas on how we can help France with some of its crises. We should discuss this matter as soon as possible. Please come over and we will discuss this matter.
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