Everyone looked at Harvey, his attitude was extremely important at this moment.
For the nobility, Duke Harvey is 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 France's decline.
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 seen 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: "The 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."
Having received positive assurances, 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 in a deep voice: "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."
"Convert 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 expressed that 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 victory to boost morale."
Other bishops and priests agreed without the slightest reason to refuse.
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, 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 factories 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."