THE BLOOD OF JAVA
BLOOD OF JAVA: Episode 2
Prabu Jabang Wiyagra received a report from Patih Dawala who served in one of the royal ports, if there was a messenger from the Mutual Pati Kingdom who brought and entrusted to Patih Dawala. The letter was dedicated to Prabu Jabang Wiyagra.
“Find the letter Patih.”
In front of the other Patih, and also witnessed by Maha Patih Putra Candrasa, Patih Dawala slowly unrolled the letter. How surprised Patih Dawala was to read the title of the letter was a challenge to the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela.
“With this, I am Prabu Ditya Kalana. And this letter was written personally for Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. I Prabu Ditya Kalana asked Prabu Jabang Wiyagra to join the Mutual Pati Kingdom, in order to carry out a massive attack on the Kingdom of Batih Reksa. If Prabu Jabang Wiyagra does not agree to it, then we have to declare it to the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela. And we will not be merciful.”
After reading the letter, Patih Dawala again put the scroll on his plate. He was still in front of Prabu Jabang Wiyagra who only smiled at the contents of the letter.
“Sit Patih Dawala.”
“Thanks Gusti Prabu.”
“We all have often heard disputes between the Kingdom of Reksa Pati and also the Kingdom of Batih Reksa. They are never peaceful. In the past, when I had not declared myself a king, they had already fought. And this dispute is really very detrimental.”
“....Either harm other great kingdoms, or harm small kingdoms. And the ones who feel the most pain are the innocent people. Therefore, now may be the time to act. With the strength of our soldiers that we have built.” Prabu Jabang Wiyagra said to his followers.
“Sorry Gusti Prabu, allow servant to talk.”
“Please Patih Daraka.”
“Martu servant, how about we just join the Reksa Pati Kingdom to defeat the Batih Reksa Kingdom. However, we help with what we are capable of. Do not use the chosen soldiers in this war.”
“What do you mean Patih Daraka?” Ask Prabu Jabang Wiyagra.
“Begini Gusti, we make Prabu Ditya Kalana think that we really provide support for him. After the war, it was clear that their strength would be slightly weakened, because now the Kingdom of Batih Reksa led by Prabu Sura Kalana was getting stronger. There will be many soldiers who die and also many who become victims of the great war.”
“.....After the Kingdom of Batih Reksa lost, then we take the opportunity to attack the Kingdom of Reksa Pati. Because what I know, Prabu Ditya Kalana likes to throw big parties whenever they win in a fight.” Patih Daraka.
“So you mean, we're going to hit both of them? Is that true Patih?” Prabu Jabang Wiyagra.
“Virtually Gusti Prabu.”
Prabu Jabang Wiyagra digested every suggestion given by Patih Dawala. Because if they keep quiet continuously, it does not rule out the possibility that this kingdom could have been destroyed by the Mutual Pati Kingdom which is now stronger than before. But as always, Prabu Jabang Wiyagra always ask for approval from Maha Patih Putra Candrasa.
“How do you think Maha Patih?”
“What Patih Daraka said is true Gusti Prabu. Because if they continue to be left, then they can make the land of Java become more damaged. Thousands have died, if we count the number of deaths of the two kingdoms because of war. Many people are suffering and in the end those who are rich choose to move to our kingdom territory.”
“Yah's.. But, a kingdom as big as Reksa Pati definitely has a complete arsenal. I doubt that our weaponry is still capable of defeating them.” Said Prabu Jabang Wiyagra who was still hesitant about his decision to carry out the plan.
“Please permission to speak Gusti Prabu.” Patih Rekta asked for permission.
“Please Patih Rekta. Everything here I allow to give any advice.” Prabu Jabang Wiyagra.
“Gusti Prabu need not hesitate with our weaponry. We have Patih Semaya and Patih Panamaya who are experts in weapons manufacturing, from small to giant-sized weapons.”
“Sorry Gusti Prabu, if Gusti Prabu Jabang Wiyagra gives permission to the servant and also Patih Semaya to make weapons, he said, then we will both order our troops to make weapons that no kingdom has.” Patih Panamaya.
Prabu Jabang Wiyagra who initially hesitated finally began to be convinced by all the votes given by the Patihnya. He agreed, because they were all willing and ready to work together for the success of the plan made by Patih Daraka.
They finally agreed with each other to reply to the letter stating their agreement to join the Mutual Pati Kingdom. Then the letter was sent by one of Patih Dawala's soldiers to Prabu Ditya Kalana.
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After a few days, the letter finally reached Prabu Ditya Kalana. He was so pleased with the decision of Prabu Jabang Wiyagra who agreed to join him in carrying out the attack on the Kingdom of Batih Reksa.
“After this, the Kingdom of Batih Reksa just left a name. And kang mas Sura Kalana only has a big name.”
“True Gusti Prabu.” Maha Patih Kinjiri.
Maha Patih Kinjiri is the right hand of Prabu Ditya Kalana who famously never lost a battle. When Prabu Ditya Kalana lost the battle against the forces of the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela, Maha Patih Kinjiri had not served Prabu Ditya Kalana.
So that at that time the power of Prabu Ditya Kalana was still very weak and often lost the war. Since the existence of Maha Patih Kinjiri with him, Reksa Pati Kingdom has increased strength, because its soldiers are trained much harder than before by Maha Patih Kinjiri.
Now the Mutual Patih Kingdom has also grown rapidly in the midst of their war with the Kingdom of Batih Reksa. Their economy, which had been slumped for several years due to many defeats, has also begun to rise.
They also have a more complete arsenal, both weapons used in battle, and weapons used as a protector of the defense fortress. And all success was achieved thanks to the advice given by Maha Patih Kinjiri.
Although Kinjiri was a Maha Patih, he also became a teacher of canuragan science from Prabu Ditya Kalana, so that the young king became stronger in becoming more skilled in war strategy. For many years the Kingdom of Reksa Pati was at war with the Kingdom of Batih Reksa. They're replying to each other. Attack each other here and there.
Even not infrequently attacked is a rural area that contains ordinary people who cannot fight.
Between Prabu Ditya Kalanan and Prabu Sura Kalana, both are equally ambitious to control all the major kingdoms scattered throughout Java.
But all of this is just ambition. The two kingdoms were preoccupied by their own passions, so they were difficult to develop in that direction. They did not dare to attack other large kingdoms, because it was certain they would all lose.