Factory and Population
In modern times, industrial capacity is one of the pillars of a nation's strength. Industry is divided into heavy industry and light industry. Heavy industry, with steel and machinery manufacturing as its core technology, primarily provides military strength, with weapons manufacturing being one example. Light industry, on the other hand, focuses on producing consumer goods, primarily meeting daily needs, with textiles being one example.
"Shu'halo can contribute his textile technology..." Cairne Bloodhoof fully demonstrated his awareness as prime minister, raising his right hand before Zul'ra could finish speaking.
"Cairne Bloodhoof, put it down, let me finish." Zul'ra looked at the very self-aware Cairne Bloodhoof and quickly waved her hand; he hadn't finished speaking yet!
"Collecting textile technology is only our first step. Our second step is to use this technology to provide clothing for the vast Horde of tribal people. To do this, we need to promote the establishment of textile factories and have enough income to produce the raw materials." Zul'ra looked at the seven people in front of him and made his plan.
"I might be able to get Silvermoon City's textile companies involved in this event, but that would probably require a lot of workers." As one of the more advanced textile companies in the Sin'dorei, Lirath hesitated and pondered in the face of Zul'ra's gaze. The Sin'dorei were leaders in the textile industry and could help, but they were severely short-handed.
"This is also something we need to address. The Horde's population and average level of education are severely insufficient, making it impossible to provide enough workers. Therefore, we need to work on this aspect." Zul'ra looked at Cairne Bloodhoof and Vol'jin.
"Try using land or incentives to attract neutral races to join us, such as Goblins, so they can increase the Horde's population and provide us with enough manpower." Zul'ra had once bought Goblins slaves, but then he suddenly realized that instead of buying slaves, it would be better to directly attract free people into the Horde.
"I disagree with this approach. Those Goblins will hollow us out; they are not trustworthy." Vol'jin was loyal to the Horde and would try his best to trust even the Sin'dorei, but he always harbored suspicion towards races outside the Horde Goblins, especially goblins and humans.
"Indeed, I don't disagree with that, but they do have some merit in certain aspects, and we need to control them in other areas." Zul'ra didn't disagree with Vol'jin's words, while looking at Cairne Bloodhoof.
"That's right, those guys do have some minor flaws, but we can try to embrace them with the bosom of Earth Mother and control their behavior." Cairne Bloodhoof, noticing Zul'ra's gaze, quickly nodded and spoke. He also knew that population was a disadvantage for the Horde; the fact that the Tauren, Trolls, Orcs, Elves, and Forsaken could unite was also due to this.
"How do you control it?" Vol'jin countered.
"We can use policies and provide excellent treatment, but we can't let them do whatever they want. That would be like turning them into machines we created, and whatever they do will ultimately be explosives." Zul'ra looked at Moira, Forsaken.
"We can try; we can work on trade, worker treatment, and land law." Moira, facing Zul'ra's gaze, tried to feign a laugh at his analogy, but her expression remained somewhat cold.
"..." Zul'ra gave Moira a thumbs up, truly befitting a professional legal scholar.
"Actually, this is a good idea. We might be able to take this opportunity to deal with the Quilboar in our territory and try to turn them into farmers. This is much better than letting them roam around like bandits all day, stealing food from our farms." For the sake of security, Saurfang supported Zul'ra's opinion, hoping to use this opportunity to divide the Quilboar who frequently caused trouble in the territory.
"This is no easy task. Those guys rarely pick up farm tools except when they're fighting, as they're sleeping, eating, mating, and fighting." Haimuxi sniffed as he listened to Saurfang's words and thought of those hunchbacked and savage fellows.
Faced with Haimuxi's words, even Moira couldn't help but show a bit of astonishment at the thought of the hunchbacked Quilboar fighting with farm tools in the fields, and the coldness of the Undead on her body dissipated invisibly.
"Then it's decided!" Cairne Bloodhoof grinned, settling the matter of recruiting people.
"Now that the decision has been made, we'll probably need to cooperate in many ways in this regard. For example, when it comes to population recruitment, Moira will ensure the law is Goblins, while Lirath will handle communication with the goblins. The rest of us will each have our own tasks to ensure that the incoming population has a place to go," Zul'ra reiterated the cooperation among them.
"My job should be the most important, right?" Vol'jin said somewhat uncertainly.
"That's right." Zul'ra looked at Vol'jin, who seemed a little hesitant, and didn't refute him. The Horde's finances were indeed the most important issue.
"The Horde's bank must be established as soon as possible, issuing our own currency and guaranteeing its creditworthiness. Only in this way can we have the funds to operate everything. If you have any problems, you can tell us, and we will help you consider them together." Zul'ra explained the importance of finance to Vol'jin and asked him if he had any difficulties to solve.
"Esters of Silvermoon City told me that we need to decide on a monetary standard and prepare sufficient reserves." Vol'jin couldn't help but scratch his head like Cairne Bloodhoof, realizing he didn't understand many things and felt very embarrassed when he uttered those unfamiliar words.
"This means the bank is almost ready to be established!" Zul'ra couldn't help but laugh out loud at Vol'jin's embarrassment.
"They did it all." Vol'jin felt increasingly embarrassed; he felt he hadn't done anything.
"Then let's consult the professionals. My requirement is that the currency should be easy for people to calculate and use. As for the reserves, this matter needs to be reported to Thrall, and we'll work together to find a solution. After all, this bank belongs to everyone." Zul'ra made his demands and offered the issue of reserves to everyone to resolve.
"Okay." Vol'jin nodded without any further ado. After he finished speaking, everyone fell silent. They looked at each other, and finally, Hamuul Runetotem, who hadn't spoken until now, raised his hand.
"Um, Zul'ra, what am I supposed to do? Spread the Druid in the Horde?" Hamuul Runetotem asked somewhat timidly, realizing that he was completely out of place with the people around him and couldn't get a word in edgewise.
"Of course not, Hamuul Runetotem. I don't object to you spreading Druid doctrines, but your task is to pay attention to the overall ideological changes in the Horde, curb those unorthodox beliefs, and promote the spread of correct beliefs." Zul'ra pointed out Hamuul Runetotem's task very seriously. Faith was very important in this era, especially given that it could be transformed into magic.