The Central Decision Has Been Made
After some deliberation, Zul'ra decided to propose a combination of prime minister and seven ministers: Minister of Justice, Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Industry, Minister of Priests, Minister of War, Minister of Taxation, and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The seven ministers were each responsible for one of the seven matters of the Horde: penal affairs, farming, manufacturing, spreading the faith, military recruitment, tax collection, and diplomacy. They would consult with the prime minister and make the final decision, which would be made by the prime minister or the Warchief.
The prime minister and the seven ministers were responsible for handling administrative affairs. Zul'ra also proposed setting up Privy Council and Secretariat under the Warchief. Both were directly led by the Warchief. The Privy Council used to discuss and handle military matters, while the Secretariat was used to summarize internal affairs reports and announce the Warchief's decisions to the outside world, performing clerical auxiliary work.
"How can the authority of the Warchief be guaranteed in your structure?" Sylvanas felt a deep-seated aversion after hearing about Zul'ra's administrative structure. Once this structure was implemented, her control over the Forsaken would inevitably be weakened, and her influence over the central government would be limited, leaving her neither here nor there.
"Both the Privy Council and the Secretariat are responsible to the Warchief. In addition, the Warchief has the power to appoint the Prime Minister and the Seven Ministers." Zul'ra looked at the Banshee Queen, who seemed to be completely loyal to the Warchief, and was not surprised by her nitpicking again. He had delegated the political affairs to the ministers, the Prime Minister, and the Secretariat, but the Warchief still retained considerable power, including the right to appoint the Prime Minister and the ministers.
"Zul'ra Jin, who do you think would be the best candidate for prime minister?" Magatha Grimtotem asked without hesitation, looking at Sylvanas who was finding fault. Her attitude was clear: she would support the establishment of a central government.
If the original administrative structure gave Magatha Grimtotem an opportunity to become the master of Thunder Bluff, then the specific structure that Zul'ra was now talking about, which even separated the power of the Warchief, greatly appealed to her. She immediately set her sights on the position of Prime Minister, who would lead the seven ministers. She believed that this position would be an advancement for the Warchief, and that she could not hold it, but that it should be held by Cairne Bloodhoof.
"Warchief?" Zul'ra raised an eyebrow at the incredibly enthusiastic Magatha Grimtotem, then looked at Thrall, asking for his final opinion, lest he say so much only to have no one agree with the structure in the end.
"Vol'jin, Lor'themar, Sylvanas, what do you think?" Thrall frowned as he looked at Magatha Grimtotem. He also saw the utilitarian attitude of this elder Shu'halo due to the central structure, which was not conducive to the unity of the Horde. Perhaps the decision to reform the administration was indeed a mistake.
"Zul'ra Jin's plan is very promising, and I am willing to follow in the footsteps of the Warchief." Lor'themar thought to himself. The Sin'dorei were the only progressive race in the Horde. If the Horde implemented reforms, the Sin'dorei would be able to gain great benefits with their advanced technology and knowledge.
"As long as it's in the Horde's best interest, I will obey your decision, Warchief." Vol'jin was wholeheartedly devoted to the Horde.
"I will follow in your footsteps." Sylvanas said with a somber face. She disliked the reform from the bottom of her heart, but could not clearly express her attitude.
"Cairne Bloodhoof?" Thrall finally looked at the Warchief of the Shu'halo United Tribes.
"I'd like to know, who do you intend to appoint to these positions of prime minister?" Cairne Bloodhoof frowned, looking solemnly at Zul'ra. He harbored serious doubts about Amani'lai and his loyalty to the Horde. This reform seemed to have unlimited potential, but it could also very well become a tool for someone to seize power!
"The basic principles for appointing officials, including prime ministers, are, in my opinion, character, reputation, and personal ability." Zul'ra looked calmly into the Tauren's brown eyes.
"For example! The choice of prime minister?" Cairne Bloodhoof, like Magatha Grimtotem, saw the importance of the prime minister.
"The prime minister is the one who oversees the seven ministers and manages the affairs of the Horde. This position is extremely important, just like the person in our tribe in the old days who was responsible for butchering and dividing the food and distributing it to everyone. He not only needs to be outstanding in reputation, but also needs to be of exceptional character. Only in this way can he be fair and just." Zul'ra looked at Cairne Bloodhoof, and then looked at everyone present.
"If I had to choose from everyone here, I would choose you, Cairne Bloodhoof." Zul'ra looked around and then fixed her gaze on Cairne Bloodhoof. If this system were to be implemented, then Cairne Bloodhoof would be the only choice for prime minister. He was loyal to the Horde and had a broad mind, and was highly respected among all races.
"I..." Cairne Bloodhoof stared at Zul'ra with a serious look. When he saw Sanra look around at everyone and finally fix his gaze on him, Kane felt a little lost. He hadn't expected Zul'ra to choose him.
"What have I done to deserve this!" Cairne Bloodhoof looked at the sincere Zul'ra and the gazes from all around him, and hurriedly waved his hand.
"Cairne Bloodhoof Bloodhoof, you united your people when they needed you most, and you have always striven for the unity of the Horde, even opening your heart to the Forsaken."
Seeing the helpless old man, Zul'ra quickly reached out and pressed him down. Cairne Bloodhoof's reputation and magnanimity were indeed admirable. If he hadn't died at the hands of Garrosh Hellscream, Vol'jin wouldn't have led the uprising against Garrosh Hellscream and become the third Warchief.
Faced with Zul'ra's words, no one present disagreed. Even Sylvanas, who disliked Zul'ra's ways, bowed slightly to Cairne Bloodhoof. If it weren't for Shu'halo, the Forsaken n't be able to enter the Horde, and she had to accept his help.
"That's..." Cairne Bloodhoof looked at Sylvanas, who was bowing to him, and seemed even more at a loss. He wanted to explain that it was Hamuul Runetotem and Magatha Grimtotem who strongly supported the Horde's acceptance of the Forsaken, but his words were interrupted by Magatha Grimtotem's elbow.
"Warchief?" Zul'ra looked at the bewildered Cairne Bloodhoof without saying anything, but instead turned his gaze to the final decision-maker. He recommended Cairne Bloodhoof as prime minister, but this was contingent on the system being implemented; otherwise, where would the position of prime minister come from?
Thrall faced Zul'ra's gaze, then looked at Vol'jin and Lor'themar beside him, before finally fixing his gaze on Sylvanas. The situation was almost settled, but only the Forsaken were resisting.
"Warchief, the Forsaken wish to maintain their rights like the Sin'dorei." Sylvanas looked at the attitude of the crowd and couldn't help but feel a slight headache. She had no way to stop this reform plan unless she was determined to leave the Horde, but that was unrealistic. Forsaken left the Horde, they would have nowhere to go.
"The rights of the Forsaken can be guaranteed like those of the Sin'dorei." After a moment's thought, Thrall decided to grant the Forsaken independence for the sake of the Horde's unity.
"Then the Forsaken will follow the Warchief's lead with all their might." Sylvanas breathed a sigh of relief when Thrall did not force the Forsaken to take command of the Forsaken. She knew that with Quel'Thalas watching from the sidelines, the Horde was fully capable of forcibly enslaving the Forsaken.
"So, Cairne Bloodhoof, would you be willing to become my most capable assistant?" Thrall finally turned his gaze to Cairne Bloodhoof and made his request.
"I will Consecration everything for the Horde." Cairne Bloodhoof looked at the sincere Thrall, and at the encouraging Zul'ra and Magatha Grimtotem, and placed his hand on his heart, bowing deeply to them.
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