How did Charlemagne attempt to combat corruption throughout his vast empire?
A) He adopted the Byzantine practice of employing eunuchs as senior administrators and military advisers.
B) He continually toured his dominions, holding public audiences to hear concerns and grievances in the major cities.
C) He sent copies of Carolingian laws to be posted in prominent locations and read aloud once a month in all the major cities of his realm.
D) He sent special officials to pay visits to his royal governors and to listen to the complaints and concerns of the local people.

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Charlemagne sent special officials known as "missi dominici" to oversee his royal governors and ensure they were not corrupt, as well as to listen to the concerns of the local populace.

How Did Charlemagne Attempt to Combat Corruption Throughout His Vast