Currency

Faced with Zul'ra's series of arguments, Cairne Bloodhoof, Vol'jin, and Lirath, after much deliberation, reluctantly agreed. Steel was essential for weapon manufacturing; regardless of whether they built ironclad warships, forging other weapons and armor would require steel, and besides, this was Zul'ra's job. 💔♜ 🍔🔥

"To carry out my plan, I need more Sin'dorei technicians to assist me, as well as the allocation of workers and various permits." After everyone agreed, Zul'ra stated his needs. The Sin'dorei technicians he currently had were from a previous deal with Lor'themar, but now he needed more personnel, not just technology.

"As a member of the Horde, the Sin'dorei will Consecration their strength when the Horde needs them," Lirath immediately stated to the Sin'dorei.

"I will also be assigning some personnel to your plan. So, besides these, what else do you need?" Cairne Bloodhoof nodded to indicate that he understood, and then asked again.

"We've run out of steel, but we do have cotton. The Horde has too many industries to develop, and I plan to build roads and towns on the Horde's territory. So we won't have the extra energy to develop the textile industry." Zul'ra looked at Lirath. The Horde's energy is limited, so they can't make everything state-owned. They need to encourage some private enterprises.

"You intend to open the Horde's textile industry to the Sin'dorei?" Lirath understood Zul'ra's intention to open the textile industry to the Sin'dorei merchants.

"Yes, I think Quel'Thalas, as a traditional silk-producing and artistic powerhouse, should possess this technology and heritage, and you should also be interested. You should know that this area is still untapped in the Horde, and you can reap substantial profits." Zul'ra nodded, indicating that private enterprises should be encouraged in the light industry sector.

"I will pass this on to His Highness the Regent." Lirath couldn't guarantee anything on this point. Although the Silvermoon Council had suffered heavy losses, those gentlemen might not be easily swayed by them. However, with the lure of profits, they would probably be willing.

"Alright, remember to tell them that the Horde welcomes their contributions to the Horde's cause." Zul'ra nodded slightly. He knew a little about Quel'Thalas; not all Sin'dorei were willing to join the Horde. Offering some benefits now would make it easier for those Sin'dorei to accept.

"I will, Zul'ra Jin." Seeing Zul'ra's earnest instruction, Lirath nodded quickly.

"So, is there anything else? Zul'ra, you just said you plan to build roads and towns on the Horde's territory, is that true?" Cairne Bloodhoof was a little curious because Zul'ra had repeatedly asked him questions, but he didn't ask any more questions. Instead, he focused on the matter that Zul'ra had mentioned earlier.

"Yes, we should plan to change the transportation between Horde. In addition, we should also consider the safety of the Horde in relation to the town, so that the people of the Horde can feel at ease." Zul'ra nodded.

"So, what are you going to do about this?" Cairne Bloodhoof had no way to object to many of Zul'ra's plans, so he could only ask how the plans should be implemented.

"During this period of leisure, I need Hamuul Runetotem's cooperation in calling upon the people of all regions to engage in volunteer work. Hamuul Runetotem, you should lead the Shaman and Druid to mobilize the Horde's masses," Zul'ra requested of Hamuul Runetotem. Ideological work during this time was inseparable from religion, which was also the significance of the High Priest's existence.

"This matter will take up everyone's leisure time, making life less leisurely than before. However, it is also for the future of the Horde. Once the roads are clear, we can facilitate the smooth flow of goods and people between different places," Zul'ra requested.

"No problem, I will do my best to assist you." Hamuul Runetotem nodded sincerely.

"You sound very busy." Vol'jin said abruptly, looking at Zul'ra who was making repeated requests for cooperation from all sides. His words drew an unpleasant glance from Haimuxi, because the Darkspear Trolls's words sounded like they were directed at Zul'ra.

"By the way, speaking of which, I wanted to ask, how is the Horde's currency issued?" Zul'ra looked at Vol'jin and suddenly remembered.

"We are currently issuing the Horde's currency, Lok, in major settlements such as Orgrimmar, Thunder Bluff, and Darkspear Islands. As requested by you and the experts, Lok is our currency, and it has a subsidiary Mash, Marsh. One Lok is equal to ten Mash, and one Mash is equal to one Almond Coin."

"These two currencies have different values. Lok has twenty, ten, five, and one, while Mash has five, two, and one. I don't quite understand the point of having all this." Vol'jin recited the currencies he remembered, unable to help but grumble. These currencies felt very cumbersome to him, as Darkspear used to use barter.

"These things certainly have meaning. Having a monetary measure can reduce our losses a lot. Moreover, money can measure our value and encourage the labor of the Horde's people," Zul'ra categorically rejected Vol'jin's words.

"Our actions shouldn't be measured by that tiny coin." Vol'jin replied to Zul'ra with a hint of displeasure and annoyance, believing that judging actions by money was a form of depravity.

"No, you shouldn't think that way, Vol'jin. I think your understanding of the meaning of money has been influenced by the Goblins. Goblins are greedy for money, but you can't see money as greed." Zul'ra shook her head. Vol'jin's thinking was foolish; he didn't clearly understand the role of money in society.

"Then what is it? You seem to have a different idea. Can you tell me, Hamuul Runetotem, Saurfang, and, well, Vol'jin, what the meaning of money is?" Cairne Bloodhoof couldn't help but ask as he listened to Zul'ra's words. As someone who came from the same Horde society, Shu'halo's attitude towards money was similar to Vol'jin's; he thought talking about money was too vulgar.

"First, imagine a coin that a farmer uses to buy pottery, then the potter buys grain from the farmer, the coin eventually returns to the farmer, and finally the farmer gets the coin back!" Zul'ra glanced at the group of people who seemed a bit clueless about money and tried to give an example.

"What does this mean?" Cairne Bloodhoof was somewhat bewildered. The coins eventually returned to the farmer's hands; was everything just a cycle?

"Although this coin eventually returned to the farmer's hands, it motivated the potter to make pottery and gave the farmer even greater motivation to grow food. Besides being a unit of value, it also boosted people's enthusiasm for labor," Zul'ra explained to Cairne Bloodhoof in detail.

"I cannot deny that Goblins are insatiably greedy for money, and we should be wary of this. However, we cannot deny the driving force that money brings, nor can we deny that, besides being the embodiment of greed, it is also the culmination of hard work and sweat."

Don't you think we used to be lazy, always passively waiting for change, instead of ever thinking about actively changing ourselves and seeking a better life?

Zul'ra explained to Cairne Bloodhoof and the others that, faced with his words, Cairne Bloodhoof, Hamuul Runetotem, Saurfang, Vol'jin, Haimuxi, who were from a less developed society, all lowered their heads in thought, while Lirath and Moira exchanged a glance, as this was the first time they had heard of the positive meaning of money.

There's nothing left at night.