HWI: King Louis XVI guided/controlled the French Revolution to remove the French Nobility?

How would the French Revolution have changed if King Louis XVI used his power to turn the French Revolution, early in its life (prior to the march on Versailles), to remove/distract the French Nobility?

In my research on him, King Louis XVI would be considered a rather progressive type of monarch, some of his policies were an attempt to abolish serfdom, institute a more progressive and just tax system (removal of the Taille being foremost), religious freedom and tolerance, and greater transparency. The biggest problem he faced was the French Nobility fighting and blocking his attempts for these reforms, particularly through the Parlement.

Prior to the forced removal (And even after that moment), the King and his family retained a large amount of popularity amongst the French peasantry. Would the people have eagerly gone after the nobility, if it meant a greater sense of local governance for themselves, and backed by the support of their King?