What did Charlemagne do to try to unify western Europe after winning the war against the Saxons?

After defeating the Saxons, Charlemagne sought to unify Western Europe through a combination of military conquest and religious conversion. He enforced Christianity among the Saxons, establishing a strong ecclesiastical structure to support his rule. Charlemagne also encouraged the spread of education and literacy by promoting the Carolingian Renaissance, which helped standardize culture and governance. His efforts laid the groundwork for a more cohesive European identity under his leadership.