THE BLOOD OF JAVA
JAVANESE BLOOD: EPISODE 225
"How are your troops, Commander? Maha Patih's?" Maha Patih Lare Damar.
"All the troops are fine, Gusti Patih. Soon we can conquer other areas. We need a lot of resources." Reply Commander Galang Tantra.
That morning Maha Patih Lare Damar and the others were gathering at the headquarters made by Maha Patih Kumbandha and Commander Galang Tantra. There are also Bamantara, Utari Gita, Pramusita, Arsanti, and Mbah Kangkas. While Arya Panunggul and Puger Satriya still remain in Padepokan Mbah Kangkas, because they both have to prepare troops for the next attack.
The next attack will be carried out by flanking all reinforcements for Prabu Barajang. That way many Prabu Barajang troops will lose the battle, because they do not get the help of troops from other kingdoms. Maha Patih Lare Damar wanted Commander Galang Tantra and Maha Patih Kumbandha to conquer the small kingdoms under the rule of Prabu Barajang first, before conquering the other territories.
The Royal Army of Bala Bathara is now increasing. If they are not broken down little by little, then the power of Prabu Barajang will not decrease. Because the strength of the Bala Kingdom's army is now almost equivalent to the forces of the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela. It will be a big problem for Prabu Jabang Wiyagra himself. If the strength of Prabu Barajang continues to swell, there will be more enemies that must be faced by the troops of the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela.
"I think Prabu Barajang will attack little by little. Because of the large number of troops, he has many opportunities to test our troops. Once he finds out how powerful the troops are in this place, he'll make a real attack." Maha Patih Lare Damar.
"Right Gusti Patih, I thought the same thing. Now, Puger Satriya and Arya Panunggul are also ready with their troops in the slave camp. If there is a sudden attack, we can still fight." Babah Kasang.
"In that case, we should immediately prepare all the troops in this place. Let us not be cheated by the troops sent by Prabu Barajang. Our defense must be really strong and sturdy. Don't let your guard down a bit. Just a little careless, could-can our troops run out without rest."
"Gusti Patih. We will all try our best to guard this place until the relief forces from the Viyagra Malela Kingdom come." Reply Commander Galang Tantra.
"Yes. Must. I will return to the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela, to tell you everything that happened in this place. As well as asking for weapons. But I also have to meet Prince Rawaja Pati first before returning to the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela."
"Gusti Patih. Be careful on the road."
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"My brave and brave men!" Prabu Barajang said in front of thousands of his troops who are now gathered outside the castle fortress.
"Today! I command you all to fight to reclaim our land that Jabang Wiyagra seized! The power-crazy king must be bumihangkusan from the land of Java!"
Prabu Barajang continued to try to incite his troops to hate Prabu Jabang Wiyagra and all those who supported him. Prabu Barajang wants his army to be one thought with himself. Because of the previous defeat, many people no longer believed in him. And now, Prabu Barajang wants to restore the situation as usual.
"If you succeed in conquering the troops sent by Prabu Jabang Wiyagra, I will give you a promotion. And I promise! Me! Barajang Prabu! Will be saving you all!"
The higher-ups cheered, followed by the troops. The palace officials who support Prabu Barajang, are also trying to restore everyone's trust in Prabu Barajang. Of course, these higher-ups had their own interests. But Prabu Barajang himself did not care about that. As long as they are under his leadership, it is certain that everything will be safe.
Coupled with the economy in the Bala Bathara Kingdom has now increased, thanks to the advice of Nyi Dwi Sangkar and Maha Patih Kana Raga. Even now the army of Bala Bathara Kingdom has grown stronger and more numerous. That is why Prabu Barajang dared to fight against the Prabu Jabang Wiyagra troops. Although he had doubts about his own army.
In his deepest heart, Prabu Barajang was still traumatized when he heard the name Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. The defeat of his army in such a large number, made him doubtful of himself as well as the people who supported him now. But all that he managed to pass through thanks to the spirit that continues to be given by Nyi Dwi Sangkar. Because Nyi Dwi Sangkar does still have blood relations with the Prabu Barajang family.
Because his own family is in trouble, namely Prabu Barajang, Nyi Dwi Sangkar who previously wanted to isolate themselves with Maha Patih Kana Raga, it currently prefers to help Prabu Barajang restore his power which was previously on the verge of collapse. If only there were no Nyi Dwi Cage, Mbah Handang, and Maha Patih Kana Raga, perhaps the Kingdom of Bala Bathara had been destroyed.
Most likely who is now at war with Prabu Jabang Wiyagra is Prabu Gala Ganda. Not Prabu Barajang. Because if Prabu Barajang to lose his power, then Prabu Gala Ganda will take over all the territory that is in the Kingdom of Bala Bathara. And Prabu Gala Ganda was the great king. The kingdom of Bala Bathara will be abolished, and incorporated into the domain of the Kingdom of the Son of Bathara.
But the dreams of Prabu Gala Ganda must be dashed, because Nyi Dwi Sangkar came with a major change for the Bala Bathara Kingdom. And without Prabu Barajang realizing, he is currently only made a puppet leader by Nyi Dwi Sangkar. Actually, Nyi Dwi Sangkar itself wants to control the Bala Bathara Kingdom and all its contents. If until Nyi Dwi Sangkar really become a queen, then there will be a lot of disputes that occur.
He has the same dream as Prabu Jabang Wiyagra, which is to unite the land of Java under one leadership. But what Nyi Dwi Sangkar did was clearly wrong. The real intention is simply to rival the power that Prabu Jabang Wiyagra has, in revenge for the rejection of his love for Prabu Jabang Wiyagra, a long time ago.