What are the advantages of the Napoleonic Empire?

The empire of Napoleon brought many innovations to the life of France and the territories under its control. First of all, power was centralized, and strong and loyal prefects were placed in the provinces. The army no longer consisted of aristocracy and militia. Now everyone could become a marshal for their merits. Under Bonaparte, religious life was established. A concordat was signed with the Pope, according to which Catholicism was declared the faith of the majority of the French. At the same time, the freedom of religion has not been abolished. The main achievement was the Civil Code, based on the principle of equality before the courts and civil liberty.