"If infiltration won't work, we can give Councilor Patrick more duties and responsibilities as a councilor," said the Sunwing master, who had remained silent until then.
Greenville agreed. "The more burdensome the matters he has to handle become, the more opportunities we'll have as his personnel increase."
The other two masters, Jienlini Dawnstar and Bridges Dawnwind, both approved of the Sunwing master's approach. Only Master Ox Dawnblade, who had been silent at the side, suddenly spoke up. "If we do that, the Council charter requires us to increase the Sun Temple's supply allocations."
Master Senior answered with a smile, "Likewise, under the Council charter, those allocations won't amount to much. The Council passed that special resolution years ago to prevent embezzlement. If he wants steady growth, that little quota won't even begin to suffice. So he'll recruit large numbers of outside administrators and expand trade and agriculture. Each of those will require recruiting large numbers of elves, giving us just the opening we need."
The Sunwing master wore a confident smile, as though everything were under control.
Master Greenville added, "I hear the Cabrolon family is trading with the Kingdom of Lordaeron. How about placing the defenses around Andilien Estate under the Sun Temple as well? Andilien Estate is on the route every Quel'Thalas caravan must take when entering or leaving Elfgate. I'm sure that little fellow will jump for joy."
Master Senior's eyes lit up, and he immediately agreed. "He'll probably be deeply grateful for our help. Let him command the Ranger Forces in the Ghostlands as well. At the same time, we need to increase supply assistance and urban development for Tranquillien. As he's a councilor, appointing an administrator in Tranquillien won't curb his development, but it can divide and splinter his subordinates and subjects."
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