In this era, Azeroth's artillery technology was still at a relatively rudimentary stage, and the ammunition used was still cast iron solid bullets.
When fighting at sea, solid shells can pose a greater threat to wooden hulls.
But when artillery is aimed at a vast land attack, apart from the impact caused by the shell hitting the target, artillery attacks in this era do not have the explosive effect that barrage netizens say.
Returning to Quel'Thalas this time, Sarlayan planned to calm down, sort out Quel'Thalas' existing technology tree, and promote technology upgrades based on the guidance and suggestions provided by the barrage.
Improvements in firearms and artillery were one of them.
The existing solid artillery shells have limited damage to cluster units. Sarlayan plans to improve the ammunition to produce the explosion and fragmentation killing effects mentioned by the barrage.
When Sarlayan went to Ironforge before, he made a special analysis of the existing mainstream gunpowder.
According to the barrage, Azeroth still uses black powder, and its technological level is relatively backward.
Sarlayan considered improving gunpowder, but Barrage raised objections to this.
The mainstream weapons in Quel'Thalas are not muskets and artillery. Rushing to improve gunpowder may become a wedding dress for others, and cannot effectively widen the technological gap between Quel'Thalas and other countries.
What is the unique technology of Quel'Thalas that is difficult for other countries to copy?
The answer is magic technology, and arcane puppets that act autonomously are one of the representative products.
The improvement of firearms, bullets and cannonballs does not necessarily rely on the upgrade of gunpowder. It can be completely replaced by the magic technology that high elves are best at.
The basic principle of gunpowder firearms and cannons is to use the propulsion generated by the explosion of gunpowder to shoot bullets (cannonballs).
Could the use of special arcane techniques replace the role of gunpowder?
After Sarlayan's actual test, the answer is yes.
But the road must be walked step by step, and the meal must be eaten bite by bite.
After returning to Quel'Thalas, Sharlayan had no intention of immediately putting weapons reform on the agenda.
With the current inefficient bureaucracy in Quel'Thalas, it can be stuck for a long time just in the research stage.
Therefore, Sarlayan's first choice was to reform the original official system, clarify the affairs that each position needs to be responsible for, and avoid overlapping duties that would lead to multi-department disputes and waste this valuable peaceful development time for no reason.
With the joint efforts of members such as Kael'thas and Solanlian, the reform of the official system has achieved initial results.
However, at this moment, Terenas suddenly got angry.
Due to the Burning Legion's infiltration into Lordaeron, the strongest human kingdom, the unrest in Stratholme was inevitable.
But Sarlayan really didn't expect that Terenas would take advantage of the situation and send a privateer fleet with official background to harass the coastline of Quel'Thalas.
Of course, no matter what the final result of this privateer fleet is, Lordaeron will definitely not recognize it as their official army.
According to the barrage, this attack had never happened in the original history, and it should be related to the many changes that Sarlayan had caused to history.
After arriving at Sunsail Port to meet Stellagosa and the other three, Sharlayan asked Onyxia some relevant questions.
"Um……"
The Black Dragon Princess stroked her smooth chin thoughtfully and pondered for a while before replying in an uncertain tone.
"Your guess is not impossible, but is the majestic Lordaeron royal family really so easily infiltrated by the Dreadlord?"
Yes, Thalayan boldly guessed that there was a Dreadlord lurking among the advisors beside Terenas.
It was their push behind the scenes that made Terenas increasingly resentful of Quel'Thalas, and finally made this desperate decision.
The Dread Lord's ability to camouflage and lurk is indeed very strong, but logically speaking, the royal family of Lordaeron, which governs the country with the Holy Light, is unlikely to be touched by demons with evil powers.
"No, it's actually possible."
Stellagosa frowned and raised a possibility: "Before Archbishop Alonsos Faol passed away, Terenas had never done such an extreme thing."
Onyxia and Sharlayan's expressions changed at the same time.
Onyxia: "You mean to say that the Dread Lord took the opportunity to sneak into the palace after the death of the Archbishop?"
In the history of the Holy Light Church, the name Alonsos Faol will undoubtedly be remembered.
The Paladin, a new and powerful profession, came to the world because of Archbishop Fao.
In just a few years, Paladins have become the mainstream military officers in the Kingdom of Lordaeron, and they also have a good status even in the upper class society.
Archbishop Faol passed away last winter in the Cathedral of the Holy Light in the Royal City of Lordaeron.
Among the several direct disciples of Archbishop Faol, Benedictus left the Kingdom of Stormwind. The five first-generation paladins, including Uther, had their own responsibilities and failed to inherit his mantle.
With the death of Archbishop Faol, the pastoral power of the Diocese of Lordaeron will inevitably be affected.
As Benedictus gradually emerges in the Kingdom of Stormwind, the center of the Church of Holy Light will inevitably move southward.
However, this is destined to be a long process. At least in the next few years, Archbishop Fao's lingering light will still radiate to the entire Kingdom of Lordaeron.
However, where ordinary people cannot see, the impact of Archbishop Fao's death has begun to appear.
Due to the distance and lack of intelligence, Sharlayan and Onyxia had no way of knowing what had happened to the royal family of Lordaeron.
According to logical speculation, Stellagosa's hypothesis does have a high possibility.
Sarlayan smacked his lips in annoyance: "Tsk~those big bats that can penetrate every hole."
Onyxia thought for a moment and then said: "No matter what happens in the Royal City of Lordaeron, as outsiders, we have no way to interfere."
"If Terenas is really deceived by the Dread Lord, he may do even more outrageous things in the future."
"This is obviously not a good thing for Quel'Thalas, which is adjacent to Lordaeron."
The purpose of the Dreadlord...or the Burning Legion is very clear.
Disturbing the peaceful situation within Azeroth, inducing the outbreak of war between various countries, using civil war to weaken the strength of the defenders of Azeroth, and paving the way for the next invasion of the Burning Legion.
The Dread Lord would certainly like to see a conflict between Quel'Thalas and Lordaeron.
In order to prevent the situation from developing to that point, the Dread Lord lurking in the upper echelons of Lordaeron must be captured first, so that Terenas can find his way back.
"That's easy to say."
Sarlayan smiled bitterly and spread his hands: "What should we do specifically? We have no relationship with the royal family of Lordaeron."
"Actually, there is, but we don't know if the other party will listen to our warning."
Sarlayan's expression changed slightly: "You mean...Prince Arthas?"
Onyxia nodded: "Kul Tiras is busy with affairs now, and Daelin, who has so many things to do, cannot stay in Dalaran all the time."
"I would venture to guess that Terenas will not easily let Arthas give up his pursuit of Jaina, and he will continue to travel frequently between Dalaran and Lordaeron."
"Perhaps, we can establish contact with Alsace through this line and remind him of the instability within the royal family."
"Um……"
Sarlayan frowned and considered for a while: "Theoretically it is possible, but the details still need to be polished... Oni, this task will be left to you for the time being."
"Okay, I will continue to make further progress in the future, but for now, let's solve the current problem first."
The Red Dragon Knights fly very fast, but it still takes an hour to travel through most of the Eversong Forest.
The offshore fleet in Sunsail Port needs to delay the Lordaeron privateer fleet's attempt to continue southward within an hour, which is obviously unrealistic.
The difference in tonnage of the ships on both sides was huge. In just ten minutes, let alone an hour, several galleys were destroyed and sunk by artillery.
"It is inevitable that the privateer fleet will land at Yangfan Port."
Sarlayan worriedly watched the battle situation on the distant sea: "We must stop their landing force in the port area. We cannot let these 'pirates' wreak havoc in Sunsail Port or even go further inland."
Onyxia shrugged noncommittally: "What to do, you can directly give the order. Grasping the general situation of the battlefield is not my strong point."
Stella Gosa also nodded firmly to show support, and even Tina Gosa also made a loud noise to express her willingness to help.
"Breathe~blow~"
Sarlayan took a deep breath and suppressed the anxiety in his heart.
"Let us also join the fight and assist Quel'Thalas' offshore fleet to delay as much as possible."
