Chapter 61: The Best of Both Worlds

Grom asked, "Who are you and why do you know this?" ”

"Am I supposed to be ignorant? I'm really sorry, but I can't do it in the next place. Jiang Weihan shrugged his shoulders and expressed helplessness.

Thrall had already learned about Neozu from Drektar, and he stopped Grom from continuing to ask questions, and said to Jiang Weihan, "Humans, do you think orcs should participate in the crusade against Neozu?" ”

Jiang Weihan replied: "If the orcs and humans fight side by side, then after the war, it will inevitably reverse the inherent impression of humans on orcs. This is good for orcs to survive in this world. As you know, you can't go back to Draenor. If you want your offspring to avoid living in the bloody battles and endless battles between the two races, you should think carefully about this and how to get along with the powerful human beings. ”

Although the orcs are reluctant to admit it, the current orcs are no longer the invincible tribe they were in the second war. At that time, the High Chief Orgrimmar Hammer of Destruction was leading the orcs on the verge of completing the conquest of Azeroth. However, Gul'dan's betrayal deprived the orcs of the opportunity to defeat the humans. Even if Thrall completed the rescue of most of the orc prisoners of war, the current orc strength is not even a quarter of the original tribe.

Jiang Weihan was right, the orcs couldn't go back to Draenor. They are destined to take root in this world, so how to survive in the face of the weakness of the orcs is the most important problem that Thrall, as the Great Chief, should consider at present.

"You have a point, human." Sal looked at Jiang Weihan, "Please tell me your name!" ”

Furding said: "This is His Excellency Jiang Weihan, the commander of Valoran. ”

"Valoran, is that a new human kingdom?" Sal asked. He had read a lot of human writings in Dunhold's prison, and he had a good understanding of human history. However, he had the impression that the Seven Kingdoms of Mankind did not have such a name.

Similarly, although Kyle is by Jiang Weihan's side, the orcs do not have the concept of "angel" in their religious beliefs and impressions, so they are not surprised by Kyle's existence. To them, it was just a humanoid creature with wings.

"Valoran is a member of the alliance. You can understand it this way. But we're from another world. Jiang Weihan looked at Sal, "The orcs are also from another world, but you have chosen the way to conquer by force. We chose to live in peace and help the Alliance. Now that the orcs have been defeated, they have to worry about their survival. Valoran, on the other hand, successfully joined the alliance. Our people live and work in peace on the land provided by the Alliance, and they are equally fulfilling their responsibility to defend the Alliance. As the Great Chief of the Orcs, I think you know what I mean, Thrall. ”

Sal was thoughtful.

Grom retorted, "That's because you're the same as humans, and we're orcs!" ”

It's a pity that this is too brainless, and Gianna, who is quick to react, immediately refuted: "Dwarves, elves, and gnomes are also different from us humans in appearance, but they have all joined the alliance!" Back then, the orcs immediately launched an attack on the human race after passing through the dark gate, and also killed the envoys sent by the Azeroth Kingdom to negotiate many times, otherwise how could there be a first war and a second war! You have come with aggression and war, do you want us human beings to be killed? ”

Grom was dumbfounded for a moment.

Thrall said, "If we agree to send troops against the Lich King, can your alliance guarantee that the orcs will live in peace with humans in the future?" ”

Fuding looked at Jiang Weihan, if it was according to the way of negotiation, he would definitely pat his chest now and promise that he would. As for whether there will really be a conflict in the future, that will naturally be a matter for the future. But he was a paladin, and honor prevented him from making such empty checks.

Jiang Weihan then replied, "I can only say that if the alliance accepts you orcs to join, then peace will be achieved." But we can't guarantee that the orcs will join the alliance - that's the truth. ”

"Then you still tricked us into sending troops!" Grom glared.

"There is too much grudge between orcs and humans, and sending troops is an effective means to reduce the hostility between the two sides, but this does not necessarily guarantee that other allies will be able to accept orcs into their membership. But there's another way to make you completely worry-free! Jiang Weihan had a flash of inspiration in his mind, and he came up with a way to get the best of both worlds.

"What's the solution?" Everyone looked at Jiang Weihan. It doesn't matter if it's an orc or a human. Even Fording couldn't think of any way to solve the orc's concerns.

Because if you want to recruit orcs into the alliance, you must get the consent of other allies, and this level will be difficult to pass. Even if all the other nations agreed, the kingdom of Stormgard would not agree: for the orcs were now encroaching on their territory.

And the kingdom of Stormgard now has a very special status. They had been part of the Alliance, but after the last war, Solas Thorbain withdrew from the Alliance. Some time ago, when Lordaeron sent an emissary to lobby, Solas said that he would consider rejoining the alliance if it could help him relieve his worries. His original intention was for the Alliance to send troops to deal with the orcs, not to negotiate peace.

And if the alliance unilaterally negotiated peace and recognized the orc occupation of the northeastern part of the Arathi Heights, it would inevitably cause Stormgard to be dissatisfied. Surely Sollas wouldn't join the Alliance, and even if the Orcs did join the Alliance, they wouldn't be able to avoid Riptide Castle's military campaign against the Orcs - and other Alliance nations would never be able to send troops to Riptide Castle, which is also human, for the sake of the Orcs, right?

Terenus saw this problem when he ordered Fording to send an envoy. But he didn't have a solution. It can only stabilize the two forces on this high ground, at least ensure that they do not cause chaos to the Alliance's actions.

Jiang Weihan said: "The area of the Northrend continent in the Arctic is larger than the area of the Lordaeron continent under our feet. Humans have colonized the land, but most of them have fallen victim to the Lich King. If we eliminate the Lich King's threat, the borderlands of Northrend will be open to everyone. Then if all the orcs move to Draenor, not only will you not have to face conflicts with humans, but you will also be able to live freely in that vast land, and you will not have to worry about the shortage of living resources after the expansion of the race in the future. ”

This was the method that Jiang Weihan had thought of in a flash of inspiration before - now the orcs did not know that there was a continent on the other side of the Endless Sea. And the Arathi Heights obviously can't meet the needs of the orcs in the future. If their race continues to expand, they will inevitably face a situation of competition with humans for resources. And that will inevitably lead to a new war.

Azeroth is full of Lords, while Northrend is rarely touched by humans. Because the natural conditions there are relatively harsh, it is not very suitable for human survival.

After Jiang Weihan finished speaking, the eyes of all the orcs lit up with a light called "desire".

Why did the orcs come to Azeroth?

Isn't the main reason because the evil magic used by the warlocks has polluted Draenor, making it gradually unsuitable for human survival?

So when Gul'dan told the orcs that there was a world where the land was fertile and there was plenty of prey, he gathered the orcs together lightly, built the Dark Gate, and came to Azeroth to begin the orc conquest.

Now that the orcs have been liberated, the most urgent need is a soil for survival. They are completely unable to refuse such temptations!

Thrall said, "We must see for ourselves, and if the news is true, I will agree to your request to join the Alliance in the crusade against the Lich King!" ”

Fording immediately realized that this was definitely a very good solution. Most of the land in Northrend is covered with snow all year round, and very little land is left suitable for human cultivation. Since the discovery of this continent, there have indeed been some humans who have taken boats to reclaim the wasteland, but later everyone found out that this was not a good choice. Because there are still many uncultivated wastelands on the continent of Lordaeron itself, all of which are more fertile than there. The only good thing about going to Northrend is that you don't have to pay taxes!

So for humans, Northrend has no value of occupation. If you throw it to the orcs, the orcs will have to join the alliance - because it is still the territory of the natural calamity, and the orcs will not be able to live in peace without the threat of the natural disaster.

And Gianna, who is very intelligent, also sees the advantages of this method at a glance. The orcs will be confined to Northrend, and the humans will not have to be on their guard all the time. And the natural conditions of Northrend will also prevent the orcs from growing rapidly - and humans do not have to worry about the orcs who have increased in number for ten or twenty years and have the ambition to make a comeback.

She looked at Jiang Weihan, and from this angle she could see the side face of the Lord of Valoran. He seemed confident, was this part of the prophetic prophecy, or was it his own idea? She was a little curious.

Both sides were encouraged by the success of the peace talks. The orcs will send an elite force north on Lordaeron's ship to Northrend to reconnoiter and see if there really is a large expanse of the Borderlands. If the news is confirmed, they will fight alongside the Alliance.

Of course, the news would have been true, so Fording did a great job of the King's assignment, and the result was even more perfect than the best Terrenus could have imagined.

And for the kingdom of Stormgard, if the orcs move away, the Arathi Heights will be back under their control. They can also return to the league with confidence.

It was a happy ending.

Jiang Weihan thought that if Medivan didn't come out to guide Sal Xidu, Yiqiē would basically follow his expectations. But who knows if Medivan will come?

He had a little headache and didn't know how to contact the prophet - the crow was flying around, and he didn't know where to hide now.

May this prophet not tear down his platform!

Jiang Weihan thought so.

After the peace talks, Thrall sent them out of the city. Escorted by a team of orcs, he left the place. On the way back, Prince Galen strongly invited Jiang Weihan to visit Rapidsburg, but he had other things to do. And it was a very important thing - they had found Kel'thugad's trace!