Chapter 897: The First Civilian Legion Commander
The dragon is a legendary creature of the other world in which the barrage is located, in words that the people of Azeroth can understand......
[You can understand the dragon as a young or degraded form of Pandaria's special species, the Cloud Dragon, at least in our world. γ
[Jiaolong is actually an inaccurate statement, strictly speaking, this species that is still one step away from the dragon has only one one-word name - Jiao. γ
[However, people habitually confuse Jiao with dragons, and over time, most people simply call Jiaolong directly. γ
[Actually, it's not bad, Jiao is originally a dragon creature, but it is lower than the real dragon, and it doesn't ask any big questions to call it Jiaolong. γ
Azeroth already has a creature like the Cloud Flying Dragon, which is in line with the perception of "dragons" by netizens in another world, and Sarjan is also full of words in front of Kael'thas and the cabinet.
"Dragons are legendary dragon-species creatures that inhabited the rivers and lakes of Pandaria in the primeval days of Azeroth, and were born with the ability to handle water."
"In the distant past, Jiaolong was once a juvenile of the Cloud Xianglong line, they could not soar above the Nine Heavens like an adult Xianglong, but they could easily set off monstrous waves anywhere there was water."
"It's a pity that due to the changes of the times and the evolution of species, the young form of the dragon has long ceased to exist, and the cloud dragon can fly freely in the sky since birth, and the dragon now only exists in the legend of Pandaria."
Of those who were eligible to attend, only SalΓ©an had personally traveled to the continent of Pandaria, which had disappeared from the map of Azeroth for tens of thousands of years, and no one could point out the loopholes in his words.
Everyone present, including Kael'thas, saw that Salian was right, and really thought that there was a species like a dragon in ancient times.
"Is it a dragon creature with the ability to control water......" Kael'thas touched his chin thoughtfully: "Interesting, then as you said, give the name of the dragon to the underwater combat troops." β
Saljan had no weakness of heart after the blind break, and gracefully touched his chest and saluted Kael'thas.
"Your will, Your Majesty the Sun King."
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After hanging up the remote communication, Stella Gossa, who had also been to Pandaria, finally couldn't help but start complaining.
"The dragon you are talking about should be made up, right? I've never heard of any juveniles in the clouds. β
Salian shrugged his shoulders noncommittally: "Isn't it important to be true or not?" As long as the general public can accept the content of the legend, there is no need to find fault with every folklore with a magnifying glass. β
"I know ......" Stellagosa rolled her eyes angrily, "Say whatever you want, anyway, what the Sun King and his ministers know about Pandaria is limited to legends." β
Before the Battle of the Ancients, Shao Hao, the last emperor of the panda people, turned into a mist and obscured the whole of Pandaria, and no one could find the way to Pandaria again.
Due to the great impact of the collapse of the heavens and the earth, Pandaria, shrouded in mist, separated from the fragmented ancient Kalimdor, forming an entire continent, completely isolated from the rest of the world.
Not to mention Kael'thas, even the Night Elf leaders such as Tyrande and Malfurion, who have lived from 10,000 years ago to the present day, know very little about the Panda People and Pandaria.
Salian is not at all worried that the legends he made up will be easily worn out, and the next time he goes to Pandaria, he will take the time to spread the legends and stories related to the dragon in various pandaren settlements, so that the fake becomes "real".
Naming the Dragon Legion was only a small episode, and after receiving orders from the Sun King, Salian immediately set out from Unicorn Town and headed for the Temporary Military Port of the Underwater Combat Force on the West Coast.
Underwater combat units...... In other words, the Jiaolong Legion has been established for a short time, and most of the soldiers are dug from various regiments of the Navy, and a small number are recruited from civilian fishermen who are interested in joining the army, and priority is given to the best in the water.
The Dragon Legion, which was named by Kael'thas himself, has no official commander or other senior officers, and this elite underwater force of only 1,000 people is led by a senior officer named Donari Huguang as the temporary leader.
Born on the shores of Lake Elendal in the southern part of the Eternal Song Forest, Donari Huguang was not a noble family, but had a long history, and was one of the commoner families who followed Darth Rema eastward.
It is said that they did not call Huguang before, a surname that did not conform to the naming style of the High Elves, and it was changed after they crossed east to settle in the Yongge Forest.
SalΓ©an had no intention of asking what their original surnames were, all he needed was Donari's formidable underwater combat capabilities.
Donari lived up to his last name, and he grew up by the lake, and he was excellent at water.
To quote the evaluation of the barrage, this guy is a typical white strip in the waves, and he is more flexible in the water than on land.
The officers of Azeroth are different from the other world where the barrage is located, and they can't just sit in the rear and give orders.
Even if you are the king of a country, you will take up arms and go to the battlefield in person when necessary, let alone an officer who specializes in leading the battle.
Even the descendants of the four nobles, if they want to be the commander of an army, they must ensure that their strength is strong enough, otherwise they will not be able to suppress the arrogant generals in the legion.
Born into a civilian family, Donari was an inconspicuous junior non-commissioned officer in the Offshore Fleet during his time when the Silvermoon Council was in power.
At the suggestion of Sarjan, the Sun King Kael'thas reorganized the Quel'Salas Navy, and the capable Donari was finally able to stand out and climb up step by step.
When Salian went to the navy to select talents, he immediately fell in love with this mid-level officer with outstanding water skills.
Donari lived up to the trust of Sarren.
When he repeatedly tested the experimental underwater combat equipment provided by the National Defense Research Institute through actual combat, he conquered all his colleagues with his impeccable performance, and naturally became the temporary head of the underwater combat unit that had not yet been formally formed.
In addition to the most important candidates for the commander of the legion, Kael'thas delegated the authority to appoint officers at all levels of the Jiaolong Legion to Sarjan, allowing him to act cheaply.
When Donari, who had gone out with his men to greet him, learned from Salian that he would be the first commander of the Dragon Legion, he froze in place for a moment.
During the period when the Four Nobles and the Council of the Silver Moon were at odds with the Sunstrider royal family, it was impossible for a commoner to be a mid-level officer, let alone a head of an army, while the ancient traditions of Quel'Salas were still maintained.
Donari's subordinates were also among the best officers from civilian backgrounds, and they were all excited when they heard the news.
"It is worthy of the rumored Marquis of Deep Shadow, who is the only one! The choice to switch to the underwater combat unit was the best decision I ever made. β
"We already have an official name, called Jiaolong Legion, although I don't know what Jiaolong means, but the thing with a dragon in the name must be very powerful!"
The rambling discussions of his subordinates woke Donari from his distraction, and the weather-stained tall elf's eyes were red, and his right hand was clenched into a fist and hammered heavily on his chest.
"Marquis of Deep Shadow, thank you for your trust!"
"Donari Huguang swears in the name of his family that he will never disappoint you!"
Saljan patted Donari's broad shoulder freely: "Don't thank me, if you want to thank Your Majesty Kael'thas, it was he who personally approved your appointment as the commander of the legion." β
Donari has been in the army for more than 500 years, and he is an old fritter in the army, and of course he understands Sarean's suggestion, and immediately solemnly bowed deeply in the direction of Silvermoon City to the north.
"Thank you to His Majesty Kael'thas for his determination to reform and work for the welfare of the common people, I am so lucky to have persevered in this good era!"
Other civilian officers followed Donari in saluting Silvermoon.
"Thank you, Your Majesty Kael'thas!"
Salian smiled and nodded: "I hope you don't just put your gratitude on your lips, if you really want to repay Your Majesty and the motherland, take your practical actions." β
"Raise troops for a thousand days, use them for a while, everyone, now is the time when Quel'Salas needs you."
Sarjan's expression became serious: "Let me make sure one last time, are you all ready to serve your country?" β
"Yes!"
Including the new Legion Commander Donari, all the officers of the Dragon Legion present solemnly beat their chests with one hand and saluted, and shouted in a loud voice: "I am willing to serve His Majesty the Sun King and Quel'Salas to the death!" β
"Excellent! Very energetic! β
Sarayan handed the letter of appointment issued by Kael'thas to Donari Lake.
"Commander of the Huguang Legion, go and straighten out your troops, tomorrow at 6 o'clock in the morning, the Jiaolong Legion will board the ship on time and set off!"
"We'll sail to Pelaras to meet up with the Tide Magi of Kurtilas before diverting to our destination, the Port of Estorante, which the Night Elves have established in the Azhara region."