One way Charlemagne changed the Holy Roman Empire was through his administrative reforms.
- He established a centralized government system that included the appointment of local officials known as counts to oversee regions within the empire.
- These counts were responsible for maintaining law and order, collecting taxes, and ensuring the loyalty of the local nobility.
- This system helped to consolidate Charlemagne's authority and extend his rule over a vast territory, laying the foundation for the future governance of the Holy Roman Empire.