 In 1854, Miche proposed a conference in Bangok to concentrate evangelization efforts in Laos, but the political situation in the area was becoming tense and hampered his activities.In 1856, French diplomat Louis Charles de Montigny instructed Miche to petition King Ang Duong of Cambodia to accept French protection to free his country from the influence of Siam.Miche had drafted a letter requesting protectorate status for Duong to send to Emperor Napoleon III of France.