Talent and Oil Marshes
After much persuasion, Zul'ra finally calmed down the female Warrior of the Saurfang family. A successful commander not only needs to be able to lead troops into battle, but also to manage political affairs. This was a great test for her. If she succeeded, she could become the second generation of the Horde.
Speaking of the second generation of the Horde, Zul'ra thought about it carefully. Her own foolish apprentice was no good, Dranosh was a bit Garrosh Hellscream -witted, Garrosh was out of the question, Baine Bloodhoof could be considered, Cook and Lojihan could be considered, and now with Sora added, she would have to pay more attention to cultivating the next generation and make long-term plans for the Horde.
After Zul'ra sent Sora away, she telegraphed Tyrande Whisperwind in Darnassus to announce that she had acquired a fragment of the Scepter of the Shifting Sands. This greatly surprised the High Priestess, who telegraphed back to question her. However, upon learning that the person in question was Sora, they immediately put aside their doubts and even telegraphed back to ask Zul'ra to convey her condolences to Sora, saying that the Kaldorei remembered Broxigar's kindness.
Zul'ra relayed Tyrande Whisperwind's telegram to Sora, as Kaldorei Broxigar, who had disappeared without a trace carrying the Warchief's mission, was currently under scrutiny. No one knew what he had done for the world, and the Horde needed to clarify the matter.
The telegram was handed to Sora, the Orcs woman, who was still somewhat skeptical, not understanding what her uncle had done for the Kaldorei and the world. However, an elderly Shaman Orcs soon handed her an oak battle axe and recounted Broxigar's story, which completely dispelled her doubts, and she believed that her Broxigar had met a glorious death.
Leaving aside Sora's change of heart, after relaying Tyrande Whisperwind's telegram and clarifying Broxigar's reputation, Zul'ra received a telegram from the Eastern Kingdoms. Kalecgos had disappeared after the Warchief went to Jintha'Alor. However, Tarecgosa, upon receiving the telegram, wanted to take Anveena to Kalimdor, but was currently stopped by Valeera.
Tarecgosa wants to come, that's fine. She's Blue Dragonflight anyway, so she should be able to help. Zul'ra will call back later, asking her to tell Tarecgosa in her own name that when she comes, if it's convenient, besides Anveena and Valeera, she should also bring some canned fruit, the more the better. Kalimdor doesn't have enough canned fruit. If there are any problems with carrying it, she can ask the Sin'dorei for help.
Using a dragon as a means of transportation—he was probably the only one in the world to do that. Zul'ra gave himself a thumbs up for his idea and hoped that Tarecgosa some face. Then he prepared to contact Tyrande Whisperwind, saying that he had contacted a Blue Dragonflight and wondered if it could be of any help!
Before Blue Dragonflight's telegram could be sent, Thrall's telegram arrived from the Eastern Kingdoms. The Warchief, who was busy in Blackrock Mountain, told Zul'ra that the Orcs of the Old Horde Blackrock Mountain tribe had fallen again and were now siding with the Black Dragonflight. However, he also had the help of two dragons, one of whom was Kalecgos, and the other was the Red Dragonflight Vaelastrasz.
So Kalecgos and Thrall have gotten together. No wonder. Zul'ra recalled the last time she asked him to write the "History of the Dragons," he was dissatisfied with Puskin's ghostwriting and instead asked Taretha for help. At the time, she always felt that he had ulterior motives, and now it seems that she was right. But given his personality and strength, this kind of help is really unprecedented.
It wasn't just Kalecgos made Vaelastrasz unprecedented, but also the Red Dragonflight Vaelastrasz. Thrall's telegram later mentioned that he received a fragment called the Scepter of the Shifting Sands from Red Dragonflight. Vaelastrasz told him that it would be needed to fight the insectoids, so he sent a telegram to inquire about the situation.
Another fragment of the Scepter of the Shifting Sands. Zul'ra's eyes widened slightly. The Horde seemed to be destined for greatness!
Zul'ra telegraphed Thrall back, instructing him to quickly forward the fragments of the Scepter of the Shifting Sands to Silvermoon City, where mages would then use teleportation to expedite their delivery. This item was crucial for the war, as without the Scepter of the Shifting Sands to break the seal, the original seal would serve as a protective shell for the insectoids.
After sending the telegram to Thrall, Zul'ra sent another telegram to Tyrande Whisperwind, stating that the second fragment of the Scepter of the Shifting Sands had been obtained from the Red Dragonflight by the Warchief of our Horde. Well, this tone did not highlight the efficiency of the Horde, but rather that our Horde was destined by Heaven.
Whether it was due to efficiency or a stroke of luck, Tyrande Whisperwind immediately sent a congratulatory telegram on behalf of Darnassus after acquiring the two fragments of the Scepter of the Shifting Sands. She congratulated the Horde on its outstanding Consecration to the defense of the world and expressed her hope that they would continue to strive for excellence. These words were tantamount to acknowledging the Horde's status.
Zul'ra was pleased with Tyrande Whisperwind's congratulatory telegram and humbly sent a reply, stating that the Horde's current achievements were far inferior to the sacrifices made by the Kaldorei more than 6,000 years ago. It was because of the Kaldorei's sacrifice that the world exists today. Although it was a bit of a cheesy boast, the Kaldorei had indeed made considerable contributions, and the Horde should now do everything possible to win them over.
Amidst the flattery, Sanra also suggested that Archdruid Malfurion be appointed as the leader of the Allied Forces. Well, Malfurion should already be in a nightmare, so he can't be the leader of the Allied Forces anyway. Even if he were, he would still be someone the Horde can trust. In short, this suggestion would win over the Kaldorei without any harm, a sure win!
The leader of the coalition is indeed a problem. In the original storyline, the leader in charge of the Second War of the Shifting Sands was Saurfang. As Broxigar's brother, he gained the support of the Horde and the Kaldorei to take the position. But now that Varok Saurfang Outland, the situation is somewhat different, Zul'ra feels that she must consider the situation.
Just as Zul'ra was considering the Allied leaders, another telegram arrived from Silithus in the south. It was great news, good news enough to make him jump for joy: Kor'kron's brigade headquarters had been discovered in the south.
Because the impending war would bring huge losses to the Horde, in order to make up for these losses, Zul'ra ordered the Kor'kron Brigade in the south to search for profitable resources. They carried out extensive reconnaissance according to this order and eventually found several huge open-air oil swamps in a dense jungle called Un'Goro Crater.
The words "open-air oil marshes," "huge," and "several" were enough to make Zul'ra's heart flutter with joy, making him want to stand up and dance. However, he forced himself to calm down. This oil could make up for the Horde's losses, but it had to be used properly.
How to profit from the discovered oil marshes is a major problem. The Horde needs oil, but not so much. And if they sell it, who can they sell it to? Goblins don't lack oil. They can't sell it to the Alliance; what if the Alliance uses it to attack them later?