Chapter 929 Noble Classification: Dukes and Others
Sarlayan is always on the go, and he doesn't have much time to stay in his own territory throughout the year.
In the eyes of the lords of Quel'Thalas who were as stubborn as a mountain eagle, this guy was a complete alien.
But everything has two sides.
Sharlayan, who is busy with various major events outside, is not just seeking the welfare of Quel'Thalas, but also looking at the entire Azeroth.
However, his achievements have indeed brought a lot of benefits to Quel'Thalas, and no one can deny this.
From Anastria to Kael'thas, the two Sun Kings adopted strategies to win over the special Sharlayan without hesitation.
Facts have proved that their choice was correct.
Quel'Thalas has changed a lot under Sharlayan's active promotion, and is moving in the right direction little by little. Danmaku netizens who understand the future direction of the original history have the best say in this.
Sarlayan is not very interested in power itself, but only regards it as a tool to complete his own plans. It may be more convenient, but it does not hurt if he does not have it.
His attitude of being strong without desire made Kael'thas very reassured, and he never hesitated to give due rewards to Sarlayan for his achievements.
The previous Battle of Molten Core brought Quel'Thalas a new ally in the form of the Dark Iron Dwarves. Before Kael'thas and the cabinet had finished wrangling over Sharlayan's bounty, new good news came from
The news came back from the continent of Kalimdor.
At this time, even Prime Minister Dar'kan, who had the strongest opposition, had nothing to say. He could only hold his nose and agree to Kael'thas's proposal for another knighthood promotion for Sarlayan.
There were many high-class elven nobles who followed Dath'Rema to conquer the world. They have passed through many turmoils and passed down to this day. There are very few families that can be called noble evergreens. Only the four families with deep foundations are still as stable as an old dog.
The great nobles can still be looked down upon by the Sun King.
To put it bluntly... there are only four ducal families that can still influence the royal family's decision-making, and without exception, they have reviewed and reached in-depth cooperation with the Sun Chaser royal family.
This is also the reason why Kael'thas dared to use Dar'Kan even though he knew he had evil intentions.
Because he knew very well that Darkan, who had no strong backing for a long time, was like a rootless Piao Ping, and no matter how hard he tried, nothing big would happen.
As long as the four nobles do not rebel, Dar'kan will always be just a tool prime minister in the hands of Kael'thas.
The aristocratic system has been implemented in Quel'Thalas for more than 7,000 years, and the people of the high elves have long been accustomed to this model of lords managing their subjects.
High elves are not humans whose generation lasts only a few decades. Each generation has its own set of ideas, and it is very easy for times to change.
It is not that easy to change the inherent perception of the longevity Quel'dorei. If the pace of reform is too big, it is almost inevitable that the eggs will be broken.
Since he couldn't defeat him for the time being, Kael'thas pragmatically chose to join.
After many discussions with Sarlayan, he decided to continue to use this ancient system of aristocratic lords until he used education reforms to accumulate enough civilian power.
It is still unrealistic for civilian forces to rise within the foreseeable hundred years.
Although the four nobles are very docile now, considering the mistakes they have made in the past, it is impossible for Kael'thas to maintain a high degree of trust in them for a long time, and necessary precautions are still necessary.
If you want to drive a nail in the four aristocratic forces that almost monopolize the upper-class aristocratic circle, the best way is to personally support a new duke who can gain the king's trust.
In Kael'thas' view, there is no nobleman more suitable for this position than Sharlayan.
A half-elf, born into a lower-level noble, achieved a class leap through his own efforts, and gained the trust and promotion of two Sun Kings due to his repeated achievements. Such a person is simply the perfect spokesperson for the dream of Quel'Thalas.
In barrage terms, Sarlayan's history of struggle is a typical example of political correctness, full of buffs.
If anyone dared to stand up and say that Sarlayan was not worthy of his position, Kael'thas would not have to speak in person. The people of Quel'dorei who had witnessed the rise of Thalayan would be able to make him happy.
Half-elves who are looked down upon by Quel'Thalas society can reach the top through their own efforts, so why can't we?
Sarlayan's profound words made Vale stunned for a moment, and then she showed a look of astonishment.
"You mean...the Duke?"
Sarlayan smiled and nodded: "It should be almost done. Kael'thas was discussing this matter with the cabinet before we set off."
"Coupled with the achievement of leading the dragon army to successfully annihilate the Naga army this time, Darkan should not be able to give any reason to object."
"Ha~"
Speaking of Darkan, Valeera couldn't help but twitch the corners of her mouth and sneer.
"That guy is really shameless. He would rather bow to His Majesty to regain power. I always feel that such a person who is obsessed with power cannot be trusted."
Sarlayan smiled meaningfully: "Who says it's not the case, but I have to say that Darkan still has some abilities. Until there is no suitable replacement, this guy is indeed a useful tool."
"With him coordinating the cabinet, Kael'thas can avoid a lot of unnecessary worries."
"As long as that guy doesn't continue to seek death, the Sun King is willing to satisfy his desire for power within a reasonable range."
"Duke..."
Jaina said with some emotion: "In any kingdom, the Duke is the top of the nobility. In terms of status, it can be said that there is a class gap between the Duke and the nobles below. The gap is quite large."
There is nothing wrong with what Jaina said.
The Duke and the Marquis may seem to be only one level apart, but their influence is completely different.
Give the simplest example.
From the lowest barons to viscounts, earls, and marquises, everyone can be collectively referred to as lord, except for duke.
A duke is a duke, and they are completely different concepts from the lords below. Some powerful dukes can even establish their own independent principalities.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! During the founding of Quel'Thalas, the number of dukes once approached double digits.
However, there are only four major nobles who have obtained the hereditary status of the dukes due to their merits. The other duke families are gradually declining in the inheritance from generation to generation, and their titles are reduced again and again, and finally they are lost to everyone.
In other words, ordinary dukes are not the end of the aristocratic class in Quel'Thalas. The Iron Hat King mentioned in the barrage... is the hereditary duke. The barrage also refers to him as the Grand Duke.
[Actually, there is a noble with a higher status above the Grand Duke, but it is unlikely that the current Quel'Thalas will appear. 】
【What does it mean?】
【Prince, the queen’s husband.】
[Ah... the current king is Kaizi, Xiao Sa really has no hope.]
[There is no hope in Quel'Thalas, but in my opinion, Sharlayan has hope of becoming the prince of other countries (funny)]
【...Lordaeron? Calia?】
【Bingo~】
After seeing off Valeela and the other four people who boarded the ship at the dock, Sarlayan rolled his eyes angrily and finally couldn't help but complain to the netizens.
"Don't be poor. How could I leave my family in Quel'Thalas and marry into Lordaeron? Aren't you afraid that I will be torn apart by Valeera's hatchet?"
【Fuck, Nice boat is okay.】
[Wa Niang is not that kind of yandere...]
[Whether it is true or not, just treat this kind of thing as a joke between us, don’t take it seriously.]
[Change the topic, Xiao Sa, when do you plan to leave for Nazjatar? 】
"Um……"
Sarlayan put his chin in his hand and thought for a moment: "It's better to do it sooner rather than later. Since there is nothing urgent to do at the moment, I might as well go early."
"I will bid farewell to Jarod early tomorrow morning... I hope nothing will happen to this trip to Nazjatar."
【...This is a flag.】
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Nazjatar, the Eternal Palace.
Azshara, who was lying on the coral bed with her chin in one hand, finally received the detailed battle report from the front line. At this moment, she was reading the report lazily with her eyes slightly narrowed.
"Ha~ As expected."
Azshara let go of the parchment in her hand and let it float towards Vashj, who was standing beside her, with an interested smile on her face.
"I am becoming more and more interested in the boy from Inas's family. This chain of plans has kept Dorothy's unlucky guy in the palm of his hand throughout the whole process."
"The preparations before the war were very different between the two sides. Dorothy did not lose unjustly."
Vashj raised his hand to catch the floating parchment, with a faint smile on his face: "Looking at the overall situation, Sarlayan Deep Shadow's layout is indeed outstanding."
"I have a feeling that he seemed to have calculated every reaction of Dorothy and Enzos and made corresponding response plans. I really don't know how he did it."
"Hmm~"
Azshara opened her arms and stretched her body, looking expectantly at the still closed palace door.
"After experiencing this fiasco, that guy Nzos will not dare to make any big moves for at least a few years. The boy from the Inas family should be here soon for the appointment."
"Leave your questions until we meet in person and ask him in person. I hope his performance will not disappoint me."
While Vaschi lowered her head in response, the light in her eyes flickered slightly.
'The Queen rarely has such a strong interest in the opposite sex...it's not really what I think, is it?'