After reading Patrick's plan, Kael'thas said nothing. If it was successfully implemented, the class structure within Quel'Thalas would probably undergo major changes, and large numbers of commoner elves could rise through the ranks.
But unlike the others, Kael'thas did not object. He even somewhat approved of Patrick's approach. As a prince, he was quite happy to see those beneath him compete. The more they competed, the less likely anyone was to threaten the Royal Family. Yet Kael'thas was also unwilling to do this. It would make the nobles far too numerous, cheapening the nobility of Quel'Thalas.
"Let's take it slowly. For now, we'll begin by implementing it among public officials. Any elf capable of passing the examination can receive an appointment to a public office. At the same time, any elves without theoretical qualifications or practical experience need to study. I've said time and again that specialized matters must be managed by specialists."
Kael'thas said, "What about the Silvermoon Council? Besides, adding large numbers of public officials won't be easy to handle from a management perspective."
"The Silvermoon Council's structure will remain unchanged. The standing councilors will still be arcane masters. That is the foundation on which Quel'Thalas was established." Patrick shook his head. "The Council's members will be the highest-ranking heads of each department and the leaders of large army groups. Whatever the matter, the Council must have specialists responsible for handling it, just like in Eldre'Dani."
This arcane-based system could not change. This was Azeroth, this was Quel'Thalas. Arcane power was the foundation, and strength was the best advertisement. Only beneath that framework could the principle of everyone managing their own affairs and performing their own duties exist.
As far as Patrick was concerned, Silvermoon City actually still had too few public officials. Thinking back to his years