... First Minister. As much as Louis disliked the Cardinal, he knew that he needed his support and knowledge. Before Mazarin died he gave Louis wise words of advice. He told Louis to keep the church a top priority, yet keep a close eye on its members, treat the nobility with trust and kindness, convince the monarchs that there was one sole ruler of France, not allow divisions with the council and to punish anyone who took political matters into their own hands. Louis shocked France when he announced that he would rule France with no First Minister. Louis thought that the people who were involved with several revolts, would not dare defy the king directly. He stated that he would rule France out of Piety and Justice. Louis wanted nothing but power, glory and stability for France. Louis was to rule as an absolute monarch, which rules by divine right ...

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