How did the Sun King maintain control of France?

How did the Sun King maintain control of France?
 
  A) He ruled with an iron fist, allowing no subjects of his kingdom control over any trade, military, or social policies.
  B) He happily used his most trusted aid, Jean-Baptiste Colbert to do his bidding.
  C) He created such wealth in the empire that despite his harsh tactics, the subjects supported him.
  D) Although he took the throne at five, he took total control of France at the age of twenty-three, completely reorganizing government, military, and economic policy. Power ultimately rested with him, although he maintained a partnership with the nobility.
  E) He could not maintain control of the empire and this is what caused the French Revolution.