Syndra, headed by Talvel, walked briskly from outside the gate.
The upper elf possesses a strong arcane aura that makes the high elf feel very familiar. The nobles present had a good first impression of the elegant Syndra.
Many people were surprised and whispered to the people around them.
Since Dath'Remar traveled eastward, the high elves have been cut off from other highborne groups, and this is the first time a highborne non-Quel'Thalas has visited.
Soon, these high elf nobles learned from the old king that Syndra was not just visiting, but that the entire clan had been integrated into Quel'Thalas under Sarlayan's persuasion.
This big news immediately caused an uproar on the scene.
Even Darkan looked at Sarlayan on the stage in horror.
"Who is this kid...?"
Seeing a stone stir up a thousand waves, Anastria raised a smile on her lips and finally saw it.
"In order to welcome the new Sindra compatriots who have joined the Quel'Thalas family, I, Sun King Anasteria Sun Chaser, hereby decide to reorganize the Silver Moon Council!"
"What?!"
The nobles who were cheering suddenly stopped and the scene became silent.
The old king did not take it seriously and continued to say confidently: "Sindra will continue to retain the name of 'Sindra Academic Organization' after joining Quel'Thalas, and can elect a representative to join the Silver Moon Council."
The Silver Moon Parliament has maintained six seats since its establishment, and the six contemporary members all represent the interests of the traditional nobility.
Of course, Anasteria could not just sit back and watch the nobles control the council. Taking advantage of Syndra's perfect opportunity to join Quel'Thalas, he first inserted a nail into the council.
And this is just the beginning.
If the four nobles join the royal family, Anastria will definitely give them corresponding rewards.
Mattis Flame Eagle has joined the Flame Eagle Legion as a mid-level officer, and Solanlian Morningstar and Calpurnia Sunshadow, who are also loyal to the royal family, are eyeing seats in the parliament.
Once Anasteria takes the opportunity, the existing members of the Silver Moon Council may change at any time.
Darkan finally understood the old king's plan and suddenly felt a splitting headache.
Do the Silvermoon Councilors have their asses clean? This question doesn't even need an answer.
If Backlight Blade conducts a serious and in-depth investigation, all the congressmen, including Darkan himself, will be able to find the corresponding black material.
And...that's not all.
'The situation is over...'
After seeing the current situation clearly, Darkan's originally straight back became a little rickety, and his high energy also became sluggish.
Even if we don’t mention the meritorious nobles who emerged after the Troll War, with the four major nobles and Syndra in hand, the old king with a great advantage can already deal with his face, and it is difficult for the traditional nobles to come up with countermeasures.
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Unless...you take a desperate risk.
But Darkan knew very well that the five legions were stationed outside Silver Moon City.
Once there is even the slightest movement in the city, these elite troops loyal to the royal family will immediately enter the city to serve the king, just in time to eradicate the traditional nobles seeking death in one fell swoop.
Darkan cherished his life more than anyone else. He did not intend to deal with the headwind. After making up his mind, he simply put up his hands and said nothing, allowing the fellow congressmen around him to jump and curse.
'Swear as much as you like, this may be the last time you are so bold in front of the old fox.'
Standing on the stage, the Sun King noticed the change in Darkan's attitude, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.
'Darkan... this guy really knows how to use the wind to steer the ship. Unfortunately, I'm afraid I won't be able to pull him down this time.'
Having been in power for thousands of years, the old statesman Anastria knows well the art of balance and the truth that too much is too little.
If all the members of the four nobles are thrown into the parliament at once, it may cause another form of insecurity.
It is more in the interests of the royal family to let the traditional aristocrats and the four major aristocrats fight to death in the parliament.
As long as it can get the support of a majority of votes in the Silver Moon Council, it doesn't hurt to leave a few representatives of the traditional nobles as a token, and it can also prevent those who are forced into desperate situations from jumping over the wall.
‘Solanlian, Calpurnia, Talvel, just one more will give us a 4 to 3 advantage.’
But this last spot gives Anastria a bit of a headache.
It is enough to add two of the four nobles, and the old king prefers to find his confidants among the nobles.
'The Shenying family is a lonely one, so it's not easy to promote them.'
‘Sanggunar? Too junior.’
'or……'
Anastria has a good candidate in mind, but before he wants to put that person on stage, he still needs to make some preparations in advance.
After announcing Sarlayan's achievements, Anasteria took advantage of the situation and announced his reward.
This time it was not just an item reward. In order to increase Sarlayan's sense of belonging to Quel'Thalas, the old king, who was confident enough, gave away the title without hesitation.
Although it was only the lowest level and there was no honorary baron in the fiefdom, the fact that a half-elf was granted the title of noble was originally a big and subversive news, which caused a lot of controversy on the scene.
To be fair, given the achievements announced by the Sun King before, it is not too much to give a real baron. The problem still lies in Sarlayan's status as a half-elf.
Under Anastria's strong announcement, the banquet finally ended successfully, but the aftermath did not dissipate so quickly.
The news of the half-elf being knighted spread throughout Quel'Thalas within a few days, triggering widespread discussion throughout high elven society.
Not to mention later, amidst the barrage of flowers and celebrations, Sarlayan received a private audience with the old king after the banquet.
"call……"
After all, Anasteria was no longer young. After the excitement at the banquet subsided, the fatigue that hit him doubled made him look a few years older.
After arriving at the drawing room, he smiled bitterly and handed Sharlayan to Prince Kael'thas to entertain him, while he sat aside and sipped blood thistle tea to regain his energy.
During the previous banquet, Kael'thas stood behind the Sun King as if invisible, and his old father resisted all pressure and rumors.
This was Anastria's deliberate move. He planned to do all the things that would cause controversy before abdicating the throne and hand over a relatively stable country to the young Kaelthas.
After not seeing each other for more than a year, Kael'thas remains as elegant as ever, but his temperament seems a bit more mature than when he was in Dalaran. He must have learned many important lessons from the old king.
"Salayan, long time no see. First of all, congratulations on officially becoming a member of the nobility."
Sarlayan spread his hands helplessly: "Your Highness, you should know that I don't care about the so-called noble title."
"Haha~"
Kael'thas smiled and patted Sarlayan on the shoulder: "In life, some responsibilities are unavoidable. Even if you don't need it, what about your family and your descendants?"
Sharlayan nodded with a wry smile, and Kael'thas pulled him to sit down together.
"The decision my father announced today is only the beginning of changes in Quel'Thalas."
Kael'thas's handsome face became serious: "You should also know that due to the infighting between the nobles and the royal family, the development of Quel'Thalas has been stagnant since the Troll War."
"Because the aristocracy controls promotion channels, classes are solidified. Common people see no hope of getting ahead, and the entire society is like a pool of stagnant water."
"Coupled with the superior living environment, people don't need to worry about food, clothing, housing and transportation. Many people just muddle along and enjoy themselves."
"During peacetime, the problems in Quel'Thalas were not so easily highlighted, but this time the orc war exposed many problems."
Kael'thas looked at the old king who was concentrating with his eyes closed, and sighed softly: "The people of my father's generation are all old, and the future is destined to be in our hands."
"Quel'Thalas cannot fall behind in this era of drastic changes. It's time to make changes."
Sarlayan asked noncommittally: "Your Highness, how do you plan to change?"
Kael'thas smiled: "Let's start by solving the problem of class consolidation and give people at all levels hope of advancement. A country without vitality cannot run with all its strength."
Saraian felt relieved and took the time to ask about the barrage: "With the addition of Syndra's seat, the Silver Moon Council will have an odd number of seven people. To gain sufficient support, the royal family must get four of the seats.
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"According to the information obtained from previous exchanges with Talwell and the others, we know that there are three seats that are firmly in the hands of the royal family. So who will the last one be given to?"
[Well...analyze the meaning between the lines of Kael'thas and the symbolic meaning of Sharlayan's knighthood...]
[I speculate that the royal family may give this seat to people with low status but outstanding reputation among the people, as a signal to open a promotion channel to the lower levels. 】