Who Benefited the Most from Napoleon's Introduction of a Hierarchy

Who benefited the most from Napoleon's introduction of a hierarchy of noble titles?

A) The French nobility, whose titles and wealth were reinstated after their exile during the French Revolution
B) Napoleon's family members, who were given positions of power in France's new satellite territories across Europe
C) Scientists and artists, who were awarded honors and positions of authority based on their talents
D) Ordinary citizens, who now had access to positions based on merit rather than on birth or social status