In an Effort to Centralize His Rule Over France, Which

In an effort to centralize his rule over France, which method did Francis I employ?

A) He standardized the Parisian dialect of France.
B) He coerced parliament to subordinate noblemen.
C) He respected regional authority and political independence of his territories.
D) He required that France be religiously tolerant.
E) He encouraged pageantry to celebrate his divine status.