Written Laws and Banks

Not to mention Thrall, even Zul'ra was a little surprised, because he had only thought about the benefits of reform and hadn't considered the resistance. The Darkspear and Orcs were somewhat better off, but Shu'halo's current unification was still the result of compromises among the clan chieftains; he had been a bit too hasty.

"If we really want to establish an administration—I mean, if the Sin'dorei could have the right to autonomy—then you would also have to bear obligations." Thrall's mind raced, and he answered Lor'themar's question first. His wording was more cautious. Dealing with the Sin'dorei wasn't difficult; they were quite special, so as long as they could fulfill their obligations, it would be fine.

"The right to autonomy, what about that?" Lor'themar nodded slightly in response to Thrall's question, while Cairne Bloodhoof, standing beside her, quickly asked.

"The situations in Sin'dorei and Shu'halo are different because they already have their own administrative organizations, while Shu'halo..." Thrall hesitated.

"If Shu'halo is to accept the new administration—I mean, if—then he can only obtain partial autonomy. The administrative officials will manage their own territory, but they will need to coordinate with us and fulfill their obligations as Horde members," Zul'ra analyzed Shu'halo's situation.

"Under the above premise, the appointment of administrative officials in Shu'halo will likely be carried out by the original chieftains, and this will not change in the short term. However, there will be changes in the succession of officials in the future. It will no longer be possible to pass the position from father to son as in the chieftainship. Instead, people with talent and virtue will be selected through election or appointment."

"This..." Cairne Bloodhoof only vaguely understood the difference between administration and chieftainship. Now, listening to Zul'ra's explanation, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning. Father-to-son succession was the ironclad rule of Shu'halo society, and this administration was clearly challenging this rule!

"This is a somewhat inappropriate question. I believe the Horde currently in a good state of harmony, and it's not suitable to make such changes," Thrall said, glancing at Zul'ra with a stern face.

"Alright! I think the administrative organization is indeed somewhat inappropriate, but what about the Horde's written laws?" Zul'ra felt a slight toothache; the resistance to reform!

"The Horde does indeed need a set of written laws, which should include the obligations, rights, and responsibilities of the Horde's members, as well as the Horde's spirit." Thrall breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Zul'ra wasn't fixated on that issue, and nodded in agreement.

"Below that, there are regulations concerning criminal penalties and trade." Zul'ra followed up on Thrall's words, thinking, "The legal aspect should be fine; it should pass, right?"

"What aspects are included, I mean criminal matters?" Sylvanas's attention was drawn to that.

"These legal matters require professional consultation based on the circumstances of all our races, and should be modified as appropriate after implementation. I cannot give a specific answer." Zul'ra was unable to answer Sylvanas's question.

Unlike the Great Celestial Empire, Horde are multi-ethnic groups without a strong central authority. A single law may not apply to all people and all situations. For example, the criminal basis of the death penalty for murder is not very applicable to the Forsaken.

For ordinary people, being killed is an end, but to the Forsaken, killing someone and then resurrecting them, making them one of the Forsaken, is giving them a new life. Therefore, the boundaries of life and death for ordinary Forsaken.

Besides the Forsaken, Orcs also have a custom of communicating feelings with fists instead of words. If a law protecting personal freedom is established, it's not reasonable to assume that everyone is breaking the law every time they express their feelings!

"What use are these laws to us?" Vol'jin didn't quite understand Zul'ra's thinking. He had never heard of these things before, so he wasn't sure if they would work for the Horde.

"He can unite the existing members of the Horde and attract other like-minded people to join us." Thrall explained the role of law to Vol'jin. Orcs, Tauren, and Trolls all have laws within their tribes. For example, the default system of succession from father to son is the law of inheritance. However, this law is not written down and ensures the stability of tribal society.

"I think this is necessary." Cairne Bloodhoof nodded slightly, acknowledging the role these laws played for the Horde.

"I think that, in addition to laws, we should perhaps establish a bank belonging to the Horde." Lor'themar's single eye gleamed. He was somewhat worried about the current meeting, but amidst his worries, he suddenly remembered that the backwardness of Orcs, Tauren, and Trolls societies might be an opportunity for the Sin'dorei to improve their status within the Horde.

"Banks, like the Goblins '?" Vol'jin glanced at the one-eyed, burly Sin'dorei. He knew about banks; those Goblins were very keen on making such things.

"Yes, the bank. This helps us manage the Horde's economy and provides sufficient funds and supplies for large-scale operations in a timely manner." Lor'themar reminded Vol'jin somewhat cautiously, while glancing at Zul'ra. Among the Horde's racial leaders were two Trolls, and although he had heard that Jungle Trolls and Forest Trolls were at odds, he was still somewhat sensitive about it.

"So banks can be like this!" Vol'jin didn't think Lor'themar was humiliating him; instead, he solemnly admitted his lack of knowledge about the subject.

"It seems we have a lot of work to do." Cairne Bloodhoof listened to the opinions raised by Zul'ra, Lor'themar, and others. Although some of them were shocking, he had to admit that these opinions were indeed promising, and that the newly formed Horde had significant shortcomings in this regard.

"So, we can reach a consensus on establishing an effective legal system, right?" Thrall looked at everyone discussing the matter and couldn't help but feel slightly satisfied. Although Zul'ra's proposed administrative organization was somewhat Recklessness, everyone had found common ground, which meant that the Horde had cohesion.

"Agreed." Zul'ra nodded in agreement with Thrall, and Cairne Bloodhoof, Vol'jin, Lor'themar, though each with their own calculations and considerations, also nodded in agreement. The Horde needed a set of laws of its own.

"I agree in principle, but I hope this law will be fair and just. For this reason, I hope the Warchief will agree to allow the Forsaken to participate in the drafting of the law," Sylvanas said, looking at the crowd who had all agreed.

"Of course, this law is for the entire Horde, and I will organize a committee to draft it. The committee will be composed of professionals you recommend." Thrall nodded; Sylvanas's request was not unreasonable.

"What about the bank?" Lor'themar asked.

"The Horde needs its own bank too." Thrall looked at Lor'themar, then at the others, and seeing that no one objected, he agreed.

There was no more at night.