THE BLOOD OF JAVA
JAVANESE BLOOD: EPISODE 328
The atmosphere at the residence of Ratu Mekar Senggani that morning was crowded with merchants and buyers. They are people from other countries, who want to offer interesting things to Queen Mekar Senggani.
"How can you gentlemen know that there is a small kingdom in this place?" Ask Queen Mekar Senggani to them.
"We are the merchants of the South, the Queen. And we are used to trading with people in Java. Especially with the King. We heard directly from the King, about the existence of the Queen's kingdom. The King advised us to come here. If the Queen is interested, the Queen can not only buy goods from our country. However, the Queen can also cooperate with us. Is the Queen pleased?"
"Hmmm.... I'm honestly interested in your offer. But, my kingdom is still in the developmental stage. I have not dared to buy the luxury items that you brought to my kingdom. I'm not sure if I can work well together."
"Silent. The Queen. Our presence in this place is to break the Queen's doubt. We have often come and go in Java. We understand very well how the Queen is doing. Same with the King. At first he doubted us and himself. But now, the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela had already grown by a very rapid pace. Many people in our country are always looking forward to something luxurious from the land of Java, the Queen."
Queen Mekar Senggani was very interested in the offer given by traders from the South. He asked his followers for their opinion, and also to Commander Lara Kencana. Commander Lara Kencana strongly supports Queen Mekar Senggani. He advised Queen Mekar Senggani to accept offers from the merchants of the other country. Because the traders from the Southern State are indeed very skilled and skilled in business. They have also helped Prabu Jabang Wiyagra manage the economy in the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela. Until the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela can develop and advance as it is now. Even many unique and luxurious crafts, which have crossed into many neighboring countries. Through the merchants of the Southern Country.
"alright. I accept your offers. I hope we can work together to improve the economy in our respective countries. Especially with my kingdom still in the developing stage."
"Of course the Queen. Sure do. We'll give the best, the best we have, to the Queen." Answer the man.
Finally a mutual agreement was made. The territory of the Kingdom of Panca Warna which is now being occupied by Queen Mekar Senggani, has a lot of gold and diamonds. If taken into account carefully, of course gold and diamonds will not run out for years. That is why the Kingdom of Panca Warna can be a kingdom that is rich and prosperous, whereas Queen Mekar Senggani rarely want to ally with other kingdoms. Because Queen Mekar Senggani has a large income from its own territory. Coupled with oil fields that have never been endless. And in all kingdoms, oil must be needed in their daily activities.
Perhaps, the only kingdom that could be well cooperated with was the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela. And also the kingdoms under the rule of Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. Because from the experience of these traders, other kingdoms that have no relationship with Prabu Jabang Wiyagra, most are very difficult to cooperate with. Most of them are also more concerned with personal gain. In fact, not infrequently they also strangle the income of these traders. Before Prabu Jabang Wiyagra started attacking other kingdoms, things were even more chaotic. Many traders from other countries were harmed in the land of Java.
But after Prabu Jabang Wiyagra raised the war flag to the greedy kingdoms, the traders from other countries just felt, how delicious a profit in cooperation. Because Prabu Jabang Wiyagra is always fair. He also trades in an honest and open manner to those buyers. If on an item that has been damaged or not worth to use, then Prabu Jabang Wiyagra never once cover it from them. Prabu Jabang Wiyagra will say what it is, according to the condition. That made the traders from other countries feel happy to trade with the people in the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela.
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After cooperating with traders from other countries, Ratu Mekar Senggani began to be preoccupied with various activities. Because in order to develop the economy in his kingdom, Queen Mekar Senggani really had to fight fully, in order to realize and maintain what he would build in the future. Queen Mekar Senggani has certainly felt very troubled. Because he was not used to this kind of activity. In the past, when he ruled the Kingdom of Panca Warna, who took care of everything were officials in the palace. Queen Mekar Senggani does not always have to take care of everything alone. Because many people worked in his palace, a full day without stopping.
But from now on, Queen Mekar Senggani must learn to work on everything on her own. And now it all feels so exhausting. More exhausting than his previous reign. Queen Mekar Senggani also had to ask Prabu Jabang Wiyagra for help. Because only the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela has highly educated people, who can help her in taking care of business. Prabu Jabang Wiyagra was very happy with what Queen Mekar Senggani did. Because that way, Queen Mekar Senggani can turn her attention, limited to the pain she still feels, to something much more positive and useful, for herself and the people around her.
The activities of Ratu Mekar Senggani, which are very busy, will also be a big explosion for Patih Lanja Charcoal. If the economy in the reign of Queen Mekar Senggani could develop even better, then Queen Mekar Senggani could have a much larger number of troops, than she has now. Queen Mekar Senggani can even have a complete arsenal. Not only that. Queen Mekar Senggani could also rebuild her kingdom. Little by little, he was able to take over his entire territory, which was now being forcibly occupied by Patih Lanja Arang. This is a very subtle strategy to attack people who are hostile to Queen Mekar Senggani.
In just a few days, Queen Mekar Senggani has been able to show an excellent performance. Although Prabu Jabang Wiyagra does not supervise directly, but he can know what is done by Queen Mekar Senggani. Prabu Jabang Wiyagra only provides the help of learned people from Padepokan Ageng Reksa Pati. No more than that. Prabu Jabang Wiyagra wants Queen Mekar Senggani to develop in his own way. Just like what Prabu Jabang Wiyagra has done. Prabu Jabang Wiyagra started everything from scratch. And rely only on those around him who are loyal to him. Even Prabu Jabang Wiyagra has absolutely no experience in trading. Everything is done only with a strong determination.