The Empire of France re-draws internal provincial borders, and begin assessing every province of its own affixed value, measured by how much food they are able to grow annually, this value taken into account for those who are members of the Royal Court of France whom must be in a state of alternate attendance, spending six months in the Capital and six months in their own respective regions. Should the lords have their own families they will stay in Paris as collateral.
Roads begin to improve as a result.
also, has the Palace of Versailles been built?
This pisses off the nobles greatly, adding to unrest in France.
Versailles is currently a hunting lodge, it would be expanded in the coming decades IRL.
A venetian trade mission is sent to the american colonies
The response will be up to the British.