The Ancestral Country
Attack Them!!
"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Pangeran", replied Tumenggung Ludaka immediately while respecting the Watugunung Panji. That day also Ludaka, Rajegwesi and Lowo Bengi troops disguised themselves with the makeup of ordinary residents. Ludaka wore a striped toothpaste and a black headband, while Rajegwesi wore a sour yellow barricade with brownish tadpoles and did not wear clothes.
By forming a small group of three people, they spread the four cardinal directions around Tamwelang which became the gathering place of the Jenggala soldiers.
Tumenggung Ludaka, Rajegwesi and a member of Lowo Bengi troops moved towards the North side of the Jenggala soldiers' camp.
They walked down the path in the small forest north of the Jenggala warriors camp and found something interesting there.
In the north of the small forest there is a residential area that is part of Wanua Mangku which is in the southern region of Tamwelang. There Ludaka saw dozens of Jenggala soldiers guarding a small house that was seen in the south of the woman.
"Rajegwesi, please,
Such is their warehousing" said Tumenggung Ludaka slowly while pointing towards the house.
"Tumenggung indeed,
But we can't do it now. Later in the night we move", Ludaka replied with a bow.
"We'd better get around this place. Who knows, there are still other food barns that we have to destroy" said Tumenggung Ludaka while trying out members of Lowo Bengi troops who followed him. The three of them moved away from the place to find out the existence of the possibility of other food barns.
A day around, they found at least 2 other food barns in Mangku wanua.
The sunlight had disappeared in the western sky. Change the dim moonlight in the eastern sky. The night began to darken the Tamwelang region.
According to the orders of the Watugunung Panji, Lowo Bengi troops moved after nightfall. They quickly set fire to the food storage warehouse that became the main support of the Jenggala soldiers' supplies.
With a fire arrow, Rajegwesi shot towards the roof of the food storage house guarded by Jenggala soldiers after getting approval from Tumenggung Ludaka. The fire quickly burned the roof of the house made of dry reeds. With a breeze, the fire immediately scorched the entire house.
The Jenggala soldiers tried hard to put out the fire. But their efforts were in vain because the wind that blew accelerated the fire burned the warehouse.
Seeing a Jenggala warrior bekel who was in charge of guarding the place immediately ran towards the campsite of the Jenggala soldiers.
Inside the large tent, Senopati Jambuwana was sitting opposite Tumenggung Adyaksa from Matahun, Tumenggung Mpu Kajar from Ujung Galuh, and he was sitting in front of him, Senopati Pungging from Pasuruhan and Demung Kalyana from Dinoyo as the bekel soldier guarding the warehouse ran into the big tent.
"Please forgive Gusti Senopati,
We are in big trouble", reported the Jenggala soldier bekel with fear.
"Seek off, say,
What's the matter? Do not convolute", snapped Senopati Jambuwana violently. Highlight the eyes of Senopati Jenggala was sharp towards the bekel warrior.
"Nor Gusti Senopati, though,
Our food storage warehouse in Wangku wanua, all three are burned" said the Bekel Warrior with fear.
"WHATAAAAA??!!!!
How could that happen ha? What are your duties there? Sleeping?", Senopati Jambuwana stood up from his seat. The eyes of Senopati Jenggala bought furiously towards the Bekel Warrior.
Not yet the Bekel Warrior did self-defense, from behind appeared 3 bekel soldiers who guard three other food storage areas.
All three faced Senopati Jambuwana with heavy breathing due to rush here.
"What's wrong with you guys?
Why are you also here ha?", asked Senopati Jambuwana loudly.
"Please, Gusti Senopati, I want to report that our food storage warehouse in Turun Hyang is burned by people" said the bekel soldier who has a thick mustache.
"In Wanua Gondorukem also Gusti Senopati", continued the bekel soldier who was thin.
"As well as the food storage warehouse in Wanua Songgeng Gusti Senopati, they burned everything" added the soldier who was behind.
"Bad!!!
Aren't you guys keeping the food storage well? What is your work there ha?", the wrath of Senopati Jambuwana. Food storage warehouses in the four Wanua is the provision of their war. If it were to perish, the Jenggala warriors who led it, would not last more than 3 days because the supplies they had were very few.
With a huff, Senopati Jambuwana pulled out his sword and was about to slash the neck of the bekel soldier who served in Wanua Mangku. Senopati Pungging from Pasuruhan who is still a close relative, immediately jumped towards Senopati Jambuwana to stop the actions of the supreme leader of the Jenggala warrior.
"Hold Kakang, please,
Don't make decisions when you're angry. Calm your mind first Kakang, do not be rash", said Senopati Pungging quickly while holding the body Senopati Jambuwana.
"How can I calm down, Adhi Pungging?
All that is our provision to invade Daha from the East. If until we lose it, with what do we fight against Daha?", asked Senopati Jambuwana loudly.
"Cool down your head first, Kakang.
Now let's see, all four of our food storage warehouses are burned at the same time.
Is this not suspicious of you?", Senopati Pungging looked at the supreme leader of the Jenggala army with great respect.
Mm-hmm...
"It's also your talk, Pungging..
Then surely this was the work of the Panjalu soldiers who are now in the Kunjang region. So what is your advice, Pungging?", Senopati Jambuwana looked towards his cousin's sister.
"Hold our attack on Daha, Kakang..
If we force forward, then with this little supply, surely the Panjalu army will easily weaken us. Kakang should send a messenger to Kahuripan. Ask Gusti Maharaja Garasakan to send food to us as soon as possible.
I am worried that if the Panjalu army moves while we are still like this, then we will not be able to fight them", Senopati Pungging advised quickly.
"Alright, Pungging, I agree with your proposal.
Kalyana Demung,
I'm asking you to go to Kahuripan's palace tonight. Explain our situation to Gusti Mapatih Bayunata. Within 2 days you should be back here" Senopati Jambuwana ordered the soldier from Dinoyo.
"I will do it, Gusti Senopati", Demung Kalyana said while respecting Senopati Jambuwana. The czech-bodied man immediately retreated from the large tent, and rushed towards his horse spot. Accompanied by ten soldiers, Demung Kalyana headed to Kahuripan to ask for help to Prabu Mapanji Garasakan.
Meanwhile, at the palace of Pakuwon Kunjang, Tumenggung Ludaka, Demung Rajegwesi and Lowo Bengi soldiers reported their work to Panji Watugunung.
"Everything has been burned, Gusti Prince" Ludaka said while respecting the Watugunung Panji.
"Good, Tumenggung Ludaka..
In this way, they will think more about the stomach than war.
Gumbreg, though,
Set up a supply team. Tomorrow afternoon we leave for Tamwelang. Prepare the torch as our torch on the way.
Jarasandas,
Prepare Garuda Panjalu troops. Become a team line. Move towards the northeast to overcome the possibility of assistance provided to the Jenggala forces.
Ludaka, Rajegwesi, Raj,
Continue to monitor every movement of the Jenggala troops", orders Panji Watugunung to his subordinates.
"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Pangeran" said the four subordinates of Patugunung Panji immediately.
"And you leaders of the armies of the region,
Prepare your troops. Tomorrow afternoon we start moving", said Patugunung Panji at Senopati Janadi, Tumenggung Rakai Wangi, Tumenggung Wiramaya and Senopati Taradipa.
The leaders of the troops from the area immediately worshiped at the Watugunung Panji and immediately retreated from the porch of the Pakuwon Kunjang guest hall.
"We're going to war soon, Kakang.
Do we have to keep fighting against the Jenggala to protect our homeland?", asked Ratna Pitaloka witlessly.
"Actually I am unwilling to continue fighting against the Jenggala, Dinda Pitaloka.
But if we just keep quiet, then of course security in the Panjalu region will be at stake. Looks like we have to conquer Prabu Mapanji Garasakan so that Jenggala no longer disturb the peace of Panjalu", replied Panji Watugunung as he looked towards the dark night sky.
"War is indeed a torment to the people of Kakang, Kakang,
But is there no other way but war to create peace in this land of Java?", Ratna Pitaloka stared at Panji Watugunung's face with a feeling of sadness.
"If Prabu Mapanji Garasakan understands the purpose of splitting Kahuripan into two parts, there should be no such thing as war in Java.
But his greed for the vast territory, made him blind to Gusti Prabu Airlangga's intentions. Therefore, we must fight them Dinda, and that is the only way", said Panji Watugunung with a long sigh.
The night soon changed in the morning. Bird's whistle chirping merrily in the twigs of banyan trees in front of Pakuwon Kunjang guest hall. The morning sun slowly appeared on the eastern horizon.
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Far to the south, precisely on the edge of Kali Aksa.
Senopati Mpu Mardewa of Jenggala raised his right hand. Behind him ten thousand Jenggala warriors stopped.
The old Senopati looked around the place.
"Do we camp here only Gusti Senopati?", asked Tumenggung Arundaya from Keling respectfully.
"What do you mean, Arundaya?
Try to explain" said Mpu Mardewa while staring at Tumenggung Arundaya.
"This is Gusti Senopati,
We do not know what the situation in the Panjalu region is like. The eyes we sent back have not returned. It would be very dangerous if suddenly there was an attack from Panjalu soldiers" said Tumenggung Arundaya who had a bad feeling.
"Don't tell me you're afraid of the Panjalu warrior, Tumenggung Arundaya.
As Jenggala soldiers, we can only be afraid of Gusti Prabu Garasakan", said Tumenggung Wimana from Tumapel a little mocking at Tumenggung Arundaya.
"Tumenggung Wimana, Arundaya..
We must be ready to die at any time to defend Jenggala", said Senopati Danapati from Blambangan who lined his horse beside Mpu Mardewa.
"Not making a noise, though,
We enter the Panjalu area now", orders Senopati Mpu Mardewa who immediately hit the back of his horse to walk slowly into the water Kali Aksa.
Ten thousand Jenggala warriors, crossing times whose depths were only the knees of a horse. The large army cautiously began to enter the Panjalu region.
In the dense forest west of Kali Aksa, Senopati Warigalit had prepared his Panjalu-led army.
The soldiers hid behind the dark lush trees that flourished west of the river.
Hundreds of traps were hidden neatly in the path that split the dense forest. Far away from the day, the Panjalu troops led by Senopati Warigalit had prepared everything.
Aided by Senopati Gati from Seloageng, Senopati Sancaka from Bracelets, Tumenggung Nagaraja from Karang Anom, Tumenggung Palgunadi from Tanggulangin and Demung Warok Nggotho from Wengkengk, Panjalu forces formed a layered defense. From the south of the Brantas river, the soldiers of Lodaya led by Senopati Rangga Suta had prepared themselves once they received orders from their superiors to help Panjalu's forces.
The atmosphere of the dense forest felt silent and gripping.
Mpu Mardewa, who was in the middle of the line, continued to sharpen his sense of sight around the dense forest.
When the Jenggala army had half entered the forest, suddenly hundreds of arrows shot towards them.
Shrrinnnggg.....!
Shinkg!!!!
"Awas ambush!", shouted a soldier who was in front of the troops.
The Jenggala warriors were nervous, not immediately wearing the shield they were holding. As a result, hundreds of arrows hit them.
Creeppp..
Chrreeephh..!!
Aughhh ougghh!!
Screams of pain soon sounded filling the place. The survivors of the rain of arrows, tried to take refuge behind the trees growing on the left right of the road. However, traps were waiting for them.
Some were mired in holes containing sharp wood, some were hit by large wooden blocks, some were entangled in rope that wrapped around their bodies. Everything made Jenggala's army chaotic.
The high-ranking soldiers tried to control the soldiers, but their efforts seemed to be in vain because the soldiers were busy saving their lives.
From the west end of the road, Senopati Warigalit on a gallant black horse stood alone with the Wind Spear in her right hand. Slowly behind him, thousands of Panjalu warriors appeared.
A soldier carrying a buffalo horn trumpet immediately blew his trumpet.
Thhuuuuutttttthhh...!!!
From behind the lush trees, the Panjalu soldiers appeared one by one besieging the chaotic Jenggala warriors.
With a loud shout, Warigalit brandished his Wind Spear towards the Jenggala army.
"Attack them!!!!!"
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