Seeing Jaina asking questions in person, Herod, who had just informed all the ships to stay on standby, did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly explained: "Back to the lord, General Regan has gone to the city hall with the consul Mr. Mori to discuss the Red Storm.
Regarding the station and military expenditures, I have specially ordered this humble official to inform the troops to wait where they are."
"Oh? He went alone?" The female mage felt a little surprised. She didn't understand why Regan was eager to negotiate with the Theramore nobles. When dealing with these smooth politicians, be careful not to show impatience and reveal your cards.
other side
As Mori's master, Jaina is very clear about the old fox's methods and influence. If he is determined not to let the Crimson Storm enter Theramore, then at least 80% of the nobles in the city will support him!
During the Holy War on Mount Hyjal ten years ago, Jaina united with the orcs and elves to defeat the attack of the Burning Legion. After winning the hard-won victory, the female mage took the surviving humans and orcs to go their separate ways, in Dust Mud.
Theramore, a simple port city, was established near the swamp. At the same time, Thrall Durotan, the chief of the new tribe, also led his tribe to build his own city, Orgrimmar.
However, the temporary calm does not mean the end of the war - as a survivor of the second war, Jaina's father, Admiral Daelin Proudmoor's hatred of the orcs did not last overnight. This Kul'Tira
The ruler of Sri Lanka is loyal to the Alliance for life, and he hates the green-skinned monsters that destroyed Stormwind City! He stubbornly believes that no matter what changes and compromises are made, the orcs are still bloodthirsty and cruel monsters, and they can never be forgiven.
!
So the Admiral was determined to completely destroy Durotar before the orcs could gain a foothold. He personally led a fleet to travel a long distance from Kul Tiras and began to attack the orc tribe.
As a signatory to the peace treaty, Jaina found it difficult to defend her father's treacherous behavior. Although she strongly opposed Daelin's reckless approach and believed that the war would bring nothing but destruction and pain to both parties, she was dogmatic and arbitrary.
The admiral still insisted on his own way, and even forced his daughter's Theramore army to join him in the invasion of Durotar.
For Jaina at this time, it was undoubtedly a difficult choice: support her father and fight against the orcs who betrayed her new alliance; or go to war with her biological father to maintain the hard-won fragile peace between the Alliance and the Horde... No matter
No matter which one you choose, the consequences will not be what the kind-hearted female mage wants to see.
The balance of the war that followed began to tilt in the direction of Daelin. Although a heavy price was paid, the powerful naval guns of the Kul Tiras Navy were once able to hit the walls of Orgrimmar. However, at this time, Ji, who was under house arrest in disguise by his father,
However, Anna met an uninvited guest who broke into Theramore - the legendary half-orc, half-ogre ranger Rexxar, a friend of tribal chief Thrall.
Rexxar came with Thrall's letter, asking Jaina to fulfill her promise as an ally, to help the orcs who were in trouble at this time, and told the female mage that if Daelin was not stopped at this moment, the entire Kalimdor would be destroyed.
Being pulled into the whirlpool of war!
Finally, after a fierce ideological struggle, Jaina agreed to Rexxar's request and told him the location of the Kul Tiran Navy's dock. Her only request was that the orcs could spare the soldiers and civilians of Theramore.
and forgive her father's sins
Compared to Daelin, who broke his promise, Thrall was undoubtedly a trustworthy gentleman. After he led his army to destroy the shipyard in Kul Tiras, he ordered Rexxar to stop attacking Theramore, but he was still worried about losing his army.
For Lin Lai, the orc's forgiveness meant insult. In the end, he died like a warrior - he fell to the enemy's sword instead of dying on the bed of old age.
Although Jaina was devastated after losing her father, she also understood that this was the result of resorting to military violence. The female mage put aside her sadness and asked Thrall to fulfill his promise and spare Daelin's old subordinates during his lifetime, and the rescued
Among the crowd were the current Archon Mori and some other Kul Tiran noble officers.
After the orcs left, the freed people were divided into two groups regarding Jaina's "betrayal". One group believed that the female mage should accept sanctions and encouraged other people to rise up against him; while the other group was headed by Mori.
Although he has been fighting with Daelin for many years, the old lieutenant does not think that war is the solution to everything. He and the faction he represents do agree with Jaina's actions.
Due to the full support of the prestigious Mori, the opposition naturally lost their market. They left Theramore angrily, or occupied watchtowers in the harsh climate of Dustwallow Swamp, or established rebellions in abandoned ships.
The army used many means to oppose Jaina's rule. When Regan first arrived in Theramore, it was these rebels who he wanted to ask for help.
Compared with the rebels who resorted to violent tactics, the nobles who chose to cooperate with Jaina were much more well-behaved and helped the female mage develop a simple port into the prosperous port city it is today. However, this does not mean that they will be in the fundamental interests of the city.
Concede on the issue - taking people's money is like killing your parents. Morrie and the others are just loyal foxes, but they are definitely not dogs who let you skin and eat your flesh.
So even if Jaina comes in person, she has to weigh the wishes of all the nobles in the city.
"Well, in that case, you continue to work," the female mage nodded to Herod, "Sophie and I will go see if we can help General Regen.
"As you wish, Lord!" Herod bowed respectfully and glanced at the Theramore guards who were almost stunned. They probably didn't expect that his female lord would actually help a man without hesitation.
Outsiders! It seems like you really can’t have a daughter these days, your elbows are turned outward!
Jaina also noticed the expressions of her subordinates, but at the moment she was more worried that Regan would suffer a loss at the hands of those old foxes, so she didn't bother to explain more, and pulled Sophie, who had the same doubtful eyes, towards the city hall in a hurry.
As a port city, Theramore's hinterland is indeed smaller in size, but this does not prevent it from having two political centers - one of which is naturally Jaina's mage tower, and the other is the seat of the parliament and municipal government in front of it.
hall
Compared with the supremacy of royal power in Stormwind City and Lordaeron, Theramore has inherited the tradition of Kul Tiras, that is, the resolutions of the parliament also occupy a very important position, and even the rulers cannot easily veto it and serve as a
As a military counselor who is not good at internal affairs, Jaina rarely interferes in political affairs, so now that there is no lord, the negotiation between the nobles and the new generals does not seem so abrupt, but they are about to sign documents.
At this time, there was a rapid collision of high heels and the floor, which made Mori frown.
"You, go out and see who is making noise outside the city hall!" The consul called a guard and pointed towards the door.
"No need to bother, Lord Mori," Regen, who was sitting opposite, put down his quill, turned the document aside, and pushed it to the other party, "I believe Lord Jaina has arrived... But since we have reached an agreement, then what?
Why bother my lord?"
Mori was slightly startled, but then a smile emerged on his face: "Yes, this agreement will not only benefit Crimson Storm, but also benefit many people in Theramore. I believe Lady Jaina will not object!"
He took the document, picked up a quill, scrawled his name on it, and then handed one of the three copies to Reagan. After confirming that it was correct, he saw the young general stretching out his hand with a smile, and the old fox also smiled.
Then she shook hands with him and said meaningfully: "I hope we can have a happy cooperation... Lord Regen!"
———————————————————————————————— “Lord Jaina, please open the door. Everyone is waiting for your announcement before the banquet can begin!”
Jaina's adjutant Yin Moer carefully knocked on the door and said in a pleading tone.
"Snapped!"
I don't know if it was furniture or a magic product, but a rather fragile thing hit the magic door, bringing out a stream of arcane sparks, which made the high elf shrink back in fright. He glanced at the smiling Ragen behind him, helpless.
shrug
"Look, General," Yin Moer said pitifully, "the lord has been like this since he came back from the city hall. Even Miss Sophie didn't listen to her, let alone me coming..."
"Well, I understand. You go down first and tell Sophie to ask the others and all the soldiers to start eating on time. I will go in and persuade Ms. Jaina." The knight patted the elf adjutant on the shoulder and said confidently.
"Oh... then I'll leave it to you!" Yin Moer quite believed in the young general in front of him. This young general was still a little-known officer when he came to Theramore, but now he has become a high-level member of the alliance guarding one side!
Such a miraculous change can happen to this person in just half a year. The elf really can't think of anything he can't do... Moreover, as it is said that he has a nose and eyes, his mistress has a lot to do with him at the moment.
Trip, other people’s persuasion has no effect, so what about your own boyfriend’s persuasion?
Regan shook his head helplessly. After sending away the ambiguous-looking Yin Moer, he cleared his throat and said to the door: "The angel who symbolizes wisdom and beauty, the goddess who rules Theramore and Dustwallow Swamp! Humble!
The Knight of Stormwind, Christine Regan, invites you to meet me!"
"No!" Zhili replied simply.
Fortunately, being able to speak means that you have the right... Regan felt happy and knocked on the door again: "Okay, dear, I know it makes you uncomfortable to make your own decisions just now, but you also have to understand that as a general, you have to
To protect the reputation of my own army...it doesn't matter if people call me a pretty boy who eats soft rice, but I don't want Red Storm to become a soft rice army as well..."
There was a "pop" inside the door, which was obviously a lady who couldn't help laughing. After waiting for a while, the heavy magic door finally cracked a gap, "You'd better explain your arbitrary behavior just now."
, and that inexplicable document... Why did you just sign a contract with that old fox Mori even if you didn't follow through on the ideas you discussed with me? Do you think I will harm you and the entire Red Storm?"
Hearing the beauty's question, Ragen quickly ducked in and saw the beautiful Flower of Dalaran glaring at him coldly with a straight face.
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