The Normans are clearly serving their own best interests, having recently taken England for themselves. Frankly, the way things are now, the King isn't truly safe to wander a kingdom that is supposedly his. This is not because of a great love for the city, but rather because the surrounding lands are under the shadow of bastions owned by "Robber Barons" that serve their own interests. The Ile de France may be where the monarchy resides, but the royal family rarely leave Paris. About the only thing the French lack at this point is a sense of unity. The French lords eagerly embrace the system that splits the country up into smaller provinces, duchies and fiefdoms, actively building up their forces to ensure their own security and power.
France is a shining example of feudalism in its rawest, and arguably, most delicate form.
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