No matter which civilization, the concept of time exists. It is elusive, intangible and qualityless, but it continues to affect a world and every life in that world.
Time goes by in a hurry, and in the blink of an eye, everything in the past, no matter how glorious it was, will pass quickly, and what comes every day is a new future.
The Silithus War that took place in the southern border of Kalimdor in the 16th year of the Dark Portal has become a node in history. When the summer of the 17th year of the Dark Portal arrives, even the most boring people will
I won't discuss the war that has been going on for a year anymore.
Of course, the lasting impact of that war still exists.
For example, right now, on the streets of White Tower Port in the New Kingdom of Lordaeron, there are many noble children or veterans riding colorful beetle mounts, ostentatiously walking through the streets.
These docile beetle mounts are as ferocious as ever, looking like a cross between vicious ants and scorpions magnified ten times, but now they have become part of the transportation facilities of the human empire... with the help of neutral organizations
The Wither's actions in Silithus to heal the world, and the secrets about the Qiraji are constantly being cracked.
The influence of the Qiraji Empire's crystal obelisk on the insectoids has been deciphered by the knowledgeable druids. With only a small crystal, even a three-year-old child can control the lowest level of Qiraji insect civilization.
The insect men gave orders, and after the mages of Dalaran blessed the crystal with a small magic circle, it seemed very safe.
Compared with expensive war horses, the number of bugs is very large and very cheap. Moreover, these weird bugs are extremely powerful and can be used to pull carriages. Moreover, they are omnivorous creatures. It is much cheaper to raise bugs than to raise war horses.
Already.
Therefore, the business of selling insect mounts by the Blighters quickly developed and expanded in the Human Empire. The transportation department of the Empire purchased many worker insects to transport materials or mine minerals, just like the federal civilization on the other side of the sea a few years ago.
Just like using undead labor to replace human farmers and replacing workers with unskilled jobs, many miners and porters in the transportation department have lost their jobs. It is said that they also held demonstrations in White Tower Harbor and New Stormwind City.
But the increase in productivity is unreasonable, but fortunately, the human empire is rebuilding civilization faster and faster, and these workers who lost their jobs were quickly accepted by the civil affairs department and sent to the borders of the empire to open up wasteland and farm.
Ahem, that's a bit far... In short, compared with the federation's day-and-night technological productivity, the empire's civilizational changes seem very slow and backward, but they have begun to change, which is a good sign.
And today, the summer solstice of the 17th year of the Dark Portal, a piece of great good news spread throughout the human kingdom, causing many citizens to cheer for joy.
Paladin King Arthas Menethil of the Kingdom of Lordaeron and Princess Jaina Proudmoore of the Kingdom of Kul Tiras are about to get married. This is the first time after the human empire was reestablished in Kalimdor.
There was such a high-level noble marriage, and it was an absolute high-level marriage between the two kingdoms. When the news came out, both the high-level people in the Kingdom of Lordaeron and the Kingdom of Kul Tiras were in an uproar like an earthquake.
Arthas and Jaina both represent extremely important political significance in their respective countries. Although the two young people had a lot of scandals during the old empire, this sudden marriage will definitely have a profound impact on the two kingdoms.
The aristocratic system and international relations have an extremely important impact. Logically speaking, such a high-level marriage cannot be achieved without a year and a half of wrangling, but this time it happened to be very smooth and secretive.
From the beginning to the end, only a few high-ranking nobles of the two countries knew about this matter. All this was so unreasonable, and of course, this also led to the crazy spread of various gossips.
Some people swore that Princess Jaina was so passionately devoted to His Majesty Alsace that she would marry Alsace even if she broke up with her brother, King Redeker. Moreover, the angry King Drake announced on the spot that Princess Jaina would be married to Alsace.
After being expelled from the Proudmoore family, it is said that Lady Jaina shed tears of sadness and despair on the spot.
Some people also say that it was because His Majesty Alsace and Ms. Jaina had a secret love affair after a night of romance. Since it was impossible to hide it, the two countries had to make such a marriage arrangement to cover up the scandal.
Well, as soon as this theory spread, the manor of a certain small-mouthed nobleman was robbed by a group of gangsters that night, so this theory quickly disappeared with the unexpected death of the small-mouthed nobleman.
And on the third day after the death of the gossiping noble, a certain high-ranking noble in Gilneas who did not want to be named drank too much at a banquet and accidentally revealed some "dry information"... It is said that in order to marry Gilneas,
Ms. Anna, His Majesty Arthas went to Kul Tiras in person and had secret talks with His Majesty Drake for several hours. At the cost of giving up the position of emperor, they persuaded His Majesty Drake to allow the marriage between the two.
The last statement is reasonable from both a rational and political point of view, so it is also the most widely circulated, from the Black Cloud Peak Fortress on the border of Gilneas to the border towns along the coast of Kul Tiras.
No one knows it, no one knows it. This kind of statement is spreading like a plague at a crazy speed, and it has even spread to the federal territory. The analysis of this matter has been on the front page of Stormwind City's newspapers in recent issues. It is said that the sales volume
Extremely hot.
Ignorant girls from the two continents were moved to tears by the love between Arthas and Jaina, and used this as a blueprint to imagine their future love, while rough men who had drunk too much wine vividly talked about the nobles' sayings.
The secret affairs in the boudoir make people's blood boil, just like when the nobles are doing things, they are watching and recording them.
Until finally, the royal family of Kul Tiras felt the horror of the rumors, and an official spokesperson came forward to reject this nonsense...
King Drake has not met with His Majesty Alsace at all in the past three months. The secret talks for several hours and the relinquishing of the position of emperor are all groundless rumors... The spokesman also gave a veiled warning to those who spread the rumors.
Those who spread rumors are just baseless things. If you bastards spread them again, it means that you are also responsible!
In the end, General Tanred personally led the Kingdom's navy and arrested several old nobles who were unwilling to be left alone. They jumped up and down while the rumors were flying, questioning His Majesty Drake's traitorous country. Only then did this unhealthy trend of making trouble out of nothing be completely suppressed.
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But the discussion about this matter did not end there, but it was not until three days before His Majesty Alsace's wedding that an important figure suddenly appeared at the White Tower Port, and all speculations came to an end...
It is true that Arthas did not make some dirty deal with Drake... The marriage between the King of Lordaeron and the Princess of Kul Tiras was entirely taken care of and completed by another person.
So, who is this mysterious man with incredible skills?
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On this day, the 21 piers of the expanded White Tower Port were hoisted with the coat of arms and flags of the Kingdom of Lordaeron. Blue ribbons were flying in the sea breeze and bright sunshine, and the knights of the kingdom were wearing gorgeous ceremonial armor.
There were queues along the various passages of the port, and the Kingdom's Foreign Minister and a kind of official were waiting at the dock for the arrival of the distinguished guests.
In the stands on both sides of the pier, countless melon-eating people were waiting eagerly... The small nobles and commoners were crowded together, which was unimaginable in the past.
However, after several years of rebuilding civilization, the empire probably saw the advancement of civilization in the federation, and various countries also promulgated some new laws, such as canceling the backward etiquette that commoners must kneel before nobles, and nominally announcing the protection of civilians' property and
Dignity, of course, there will naturally be some deviations when the new law is handed over to the old officials to implement it, but fortunately, neither the nobles nor the common people care much about these details.
It's already good to escape with your life from the Battle of Northern Xinjiang. What's more, now that civilization has been rebuilt, the nobles do not dare to oppress the common people too much. Once a territory loses too much labor, the territory's defeat is imminent, but it is also
Not all nobles are so "understanding the righteousness". There are still some unruly people in various countries who are doing some things overtly or covertly.
And now the strength of the entire empire has not been fully restored, and the kings cannot spare the time to deal with these guys who "take advantage of the situation", but sooner or later they will take action. Many people have reached a consensus on this.
"Bang bang bang bang"
As the shadow of a fleet appeared on the sea, the sound of roaring salutes made the entire dock boil. Just as the fleet approached, a low-key but luxurious black carriage was pulled by 6 horses.
, appeared at the entrance of the pier amidst the cheers of the civilians. After the guards laid out the red carpet, the young king of the Kingdom of Lordaeron, the sincere Paladin Arthas Menethil, stepped out of the carriage.
and walked down.
His loyal bodyguards Farric and Maween wore heavy armor and guarded the king vigilantly. The king himself did not wear armor, but only wore a black dress and a simple iron crown, carrying a
Carrying a simple long sword with a sheath.
The king walked on the carpet, constantly waving to the civilians on both sides. After taking power, the young king issued several decrees to reduce the kingdom's taxes, vigorously develop business, and recruit exiles in the name of the country.
The pioneers also continued to give commoners various opportunities for advancement. Although the top levels of the kingdom were still controlled by nobles, at the lower levels, there were already some managers with commoner backgrounds.
This gives Alsace a high status in the hearts of the people, especially in commercial ports and big cities like Baita Port. In addition, the King of Alsace is a famous believer, which also makes the Holy Light Church
The believers have a good impression of him.
His handsome appearance and energetic temperament, as well as the legend of his bravery and fearlessness on the battlefield, made young people admire him. Therefore, regardless of the level of the kingdom's internal affairs, the level of personal worship of the king by the common people of the kingdom was still very high.
From this point of view, Arthas definitely has the foundation to become a wise king, but the nobles have a very strong voice in the internal affairs of the Kingdom of Lordaeron. Arthas is too young and does not have the accumulated experience accumulated over decades by his father, King Terenas.
Because of his strong connections and prestige, the young king often felt great pressure and failed to pass some good laws. This kind of frustration occasionally made Alsace feel confused, but it was not enough to tell outsiders.
"Bang"
The fleet flying the flag of the Kingdom of Stormwind docked. At the edge of the largest flagship, solid ship planks were placed on the pier. The royal guards of Stormwind City were wearing blue, newly improved military uniforms, carrying rifles with frightened bayonets on their backs.
They stepped off the ship's deck with a strong body and lined up at the edge of the pier. Surrounded by a group of ministers, Varian Wrynn, wearing a black cloak, walked down from the deck.
Varian looked a little tired, but in the sea breeze, his tall figure still stood upright, like the most qualified general. Behind him, a high elf girl in a long skirt was pushing a wheelchair.
In the wheelchair, Marshal Windsor, who was also wearing a new military uniform, had his white hair neatly combed and his face was serious, like an old but majestic lion.
Seeing Varian stepping onto the ground of the dock, Arthas immediately stepped forward and embraced Varian warmly under the gaze of the people. This scene also made the surrounding nobles applaud and murmur in their hearts.
It seems that the personal relationship between His Majesty Arthas and His Majesty Varian is as close as family members. This rumor is not groundless.
The communication between the two did not conform to the aristocratic tradition of negotiation between kings, but more like brothers who had been on the battlefield together and surrendered their lives to each other.
"Anna is still waiting for you in the embassy, Varian, come with me."
Arthas held Varian's arm and made a "please" gesture. Varian nodded. At this moment, Arthas saw the beautiful high elf behind Varian. His keen
He sensed that the relationship between his brother Varian and this high elf girl whom he had never met before was somewhat ambiguous.
"This is?"
After the two got on the carriage, Arthas looked at the girl sitting next to Varian. Varian coughed slightly in embarrassment, but Valeera gracefully took Varian's arm.
Arms, those green eyes looked at Alsace, she said in a slightly hoarse voice:
"My name is Valeera, Valeera Sangunar. I am His Majesty Varian's personal attendant and the sub-commander of MI7 of the Kingdom of Stormwind."
This answer made Arthas wonder what to call Valeera. He thought that the high elf girl was one of Varian's lovers. But after a few seconds of embarrassment, Varian raised his head and said in front of Arthas
In front of him, he held Valeela’s hand and said:
"Don't listen to her nonsense. Valeera is one of my wives. She has a very good relationship with Tiffany, so kid... don't think nonsense!"
"oh."
Arthas hummed. He looked at Varian's slightly tired eyes. He could probably guess that Varian's life might not be easy during the half year since he returned to the Kingdom of Stormwind, so he thought
After thinking about it, I brought up another topic.
"Varian, how did you convince His Majesty Drake?"
The young paladin king asked in a low voice:
"His stubbornness is just like Uncle Dai Lin, and Anna is also very surprised by this. Did you pay some price because of my marriage to Anna? Please tell me the whole story."
"Ah, this."
Compared to Alsace's seriousness, Varian leaned back on the deerskin chair and casually looked out the window at the scenery of White Tower Harbor. He said with a smile:
"It's very simple. In order to make the stubborn Drake agree to your marriage..."
