THE BLOOD OF JAVA
JAVANESE BLOOD: EPISODE 218
That morning, at the royal palace of Wiyagra Malela. Everyone was gathering to discuss the problem of the Kingdom of Batih Reksa, as well as the massacre carried out by Maha Patih Kumbandha to the ship captains in the harbor. Prabu Jabang Wiyagra agreed with the action taken by Maha Patih Kumbandha. Because only in that way the perpetrators of the crime become a deterrent.
If it continues to be left, it will greatly endanger the security of the Kingdom of Batih Reksa. Yesterday's incident alone can be said to be a hard blow to all parties who support Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. The kings under Prabu Jabang Wiyagra may be worried about what happened yesterday. Because it could be the beginning of a big mess.
Prabu Jabang Wiyagra sought to appease his abdicates, as well as the kings who were under his rule. Prabu Sura Kalana and Maha Patih Kumbandha are not present at the palace of the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela, because they are taking care of everything that could have solved the problem yesterday. Because Prabu Sura Kalana is very ashamed of what happened in the palace of the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela.
Prabu Sura Kalana and Maha Patih Kumbandha promised Prabu Jabang Wiyagra not to forget the areas that had been their war path. Because before becoming a disciple of Prabu Jabang Wiyagra, Prabu Sura Kalana had a clash with troops from the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela. And Prabu Sura Kalana has a lot of escape routes and attacks.
The former assault and escape routes of Prabu Sura Kalana are still there. Even in some places also found the weapons of the soldiers who died in that place, while in battle. Today, the troops of the Kingdom of Batih Reksa and also the Patinya are traversing every place that has been a route of escape and attack Prabu Sura Kalana. They followed one by one of these paths.
They all tried to find traces of the troops of the Kingdom of Panca Warna who had passed one of the many paths ever used by Prabu Sura Kalana. They even made a tent and also built several posts on the line, to make it easier for them to continue the journey the next day. Because the search for this trail will likely last quite a long time.
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While in the palace of the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela, Prabu Jabang Wiyagra along with his servants are still questioning the security problem in the Kingdom of Batih Reksa. The Kingdom of Batih Reksa is now an important region under the rule of the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela. And become the main target of the enemy, because if the enemy succeeds in occupying the Kingdom of Batih Reksa, then they have a very wide path to enter the territory of the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela.
If it happens, then a great war will not be inevitable. Prabu Jabang Wiyagra and Prabu Sura Kalana will be troubled to face enemies from two directions. Moreover, the strength of the fleet of warships of the Kingdom of Batih Reksa has not been as strong as other kingdoms. The victory was achieved by Maha Patih Kumbandha also thanks to the help of a fleet of warships from Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. Without the help of Prabu Jabang Wiyagra, it does not rule out the possibility that Maha Patih Kumbandha will experience defeat.
The strength of the forces of the Kingdom of Panca Warna and also the Kingdom of Bala Bathara should not be underestimated, because the more days they are getting stronger. It was fortunate that Queen Mekar Senggani was still in custody so she could not move her troops. Suppose that Queen Mekar Senggani is not in detention, it is certain that he will carry out a massive attack, with the support of the forces of Prabu Barajang and also the magic warriors, enemies of Prabu Jabang Wiyagra.
"We all here must work together and unite. We have to prepare for everything that could happen. The more the day our enemies get stronger, as they continue to train their respective powers. They can't be taken lightly." Prabu Jabang Wiyagra.
Everyone who was there issued their own opinions, including Prabu Putra Candrasa, who was already there.
"What kind of advantage is Prabu Putra Candrasa?" Ask Prabu Jabang Wiyagra.
"We walked as usual, as if nothing had happened. But all the troops we have are prepared very, very maturely. So if they come, we're really ready."
"....Then, the advantage that we get from our people who are in the territory of Prabu Barajang is, we can know how much power our enemies are now. And if we can just ask Mbah Kangkas, and also Prince Rawaja Pati, to move our troops."
Prabu Jabang Wiyagra then cut Prabu Putra Candrasa explanation,
"Oh... I understand what you mean Prabu Putra Candrasa. You mean, you want Prabu Barajang attacked from the inside?"
"Yes. Right Gusti Prabu. We attack the palace of the Bala Bathara Kingdom after the invading forces of the Bala Bathara Kingdom leave their territory, heading to this place. That way, Prabu Barajang will lack a lot of troops guarding his palace."
"Your plan is indeed very good Prabu Putra Candrasa. Who do you think deserves to lead the army that enters the kingdom of Bala Bathara?"
"Patih Lare Damar, Gusti Prabu. After all our invading forces have successfully moved to Padepokan Mbah Kangkas, they just meet with Maha Patih Lare Damar, to carry out the attack."
Prabu Jabang Wiyagra and the others seem to agree with Prabu Putra Candrasa's plan. Because it's a very, very good plan. If Prabu Jabang Wiyagra awaits the arrival of troops from the Kingdom of Panca Warna and the Kingdom of Bala Bathara, then Prabu Jabang Wiyagra will spend more troops to defend his territory. So before that happens, they should all have attacked first.
Commander Galang Tantra also spoke up, and he was even ready to block the entire army of Prabu Barajang to have difficulty entering the territory of the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela. Commander Galang Tantra will also inform the plan to Maha Patih Kumbandha to prepare himself from now on, because he will block the enemy troops who come through the waterway. And the most fitting place to make a defense, is the harbor.
The port, which was previously a cross-country trade route, can be temporarily converted to guard the territorial waters of the Kingdom of Batih Reksa. There are also many strategic places that can be used to make defense. Although there is no fortress surrounding the region, Prabu Sura Kalana troops will have a great chance to win the fight, if they use the right strategy.
Because when viewed from the location of the port and also the surrounding areas, it will look a lot of paths commonly used by many people to pass by. The soldiers guarding there can disguise themselves as ordinary people and pretend to be as active as usual, so as not to arouse suspicion. Some can even become traitorous ship captains, whose job it is to pick up enemy troops.