Dragon and Phoenix
Chapter 48: First Meeting

Cio San walked slowly. It's starting afternoon now. The sun is slowly heading west, as it accompanies its steps. A slow, yet steady and sure step. He stepped as if nothing could stop his steps.

Miscarriages sometimes fall on his head. “Bwee flowers again.”

“Why today do I always deal with Bwee flowers?”

Today's business is big. But he was even more excited. Because inside his head, he began to see a bright spot in this affair.

He stepped up while smiling. While occasionally jumping high, pick fruits to enjoy.

Live this free, live this comfortable, live this wise life. Even the Emperor never enjoyed it.

At times, Cio San was astonished by the people whose lives they spent pursuing mere treasures and honor. Are they sure they will live until tomorrow? If life is spent pursuing such pseudo-things, then when do they enjoy life?

Shouldn't age be lived happily?

How can you be happy if the business of work covers your head?

People who enjoy their lives, not lazy people. The person who enjoys his life, is the one who is grateful for what he has, as well as utilizing what he has for himself and others.

Therefore, Cio San gave himself up for someone else. There were many things he did not want to mix, but his heart always encouraged him to uphold the truth. He will do it as well as possible. With all his strength. BUT HE WILL DO IT HIS OWN WAY.

People like this will always smile in their lives. For him, all the journey of life is happiness. Suffering and distress, is the way for him to enjoy and appreciate happiness. Although happiness is only in the form of sunlight, rain, or a spoonful of rice.

This is Cio San!

The immature youth is right, but it has already rattled the world!

You don't have to be the most handsome man, you don't have to be the smartest man, you don't have to be the richest man, to be able to enjoy the beauty of the world. You just have to be yourself!

After all good looks will disappear when you are old, intelligence can disappear when you are senile, and wealth can disappear in seconds. But who you are, no one can take it from you. You are yourself. Created with all its shortcomings and advantages.

Why cry and regret shortcomings? Everyone has a shortage. But no one has your advantages, your identity, and your self-worth.

A world view is as beautiful as this, why do humans never appreciate it? This vast world, why fear not having a place?

Cio San smiled. Because now in front of him, there were people smiling at him.

“Isn't Master the venerable Ma Kauw-kauwcu Cio San?” said the person in front of him while yelling.

This person in front of Cio San was extremely handsome. Almost as handsome as Beng Liong. His clothes were clean and fragrant. What was surprising was that his clothes were full of patches. But these patches even make her clothes look unique and attractive.

“Cayhe did not dare to receive any respect from the venerable Kay Pang-pangcu Ji Hau Leng,” Cio San said as he joked.

These two people, although they had never met, but already knew each other. If it were not for their names that had shaken the world, this would not have been possible.

“Ah, Kauwcu's view is very sharp. Dare not... dare not...” said Ji Hau Leng.

“Ah, it's cayhe who doesn't dare. It is an honor to meet Pangcu here,” said Cio San.

“Hmm. Cayhe has always wanted to meet Kauwcu. Just the feeling, if not meet and invite yourself, it seems less appreciative.”

“Haha... Cayhe did not dare to dream of getting such an honor,” Cio San said as he jutted.

“Cayhe did come by herself to pick up Kauwcu. May Kauwcu please stop by our place, the street beggars,” said Ji Hau Leng.

“Ah, an invitation like this, where would anyone dare to reject it? A great honor, Pangcu.”

“Mari. Please.”

They walk in leisurely. No need to show ginkang. Before long, they had arrived at Kay Pang's main headquarters. A big house on the outskirts of town. This house is big and big. But upon entering, Cio San was amazed as well, this house had no contents at all. There are chairs and tables made of bamboo.

The house itself from the outside looks clean. But the number of beggars who live and pass by there, making this house look a little gloomy. When the two of them arrived, everyone saluted and saluted. Cio San replied in a friendly manner anyway.

“Hope Cio-kauwcu is not disappointed with our household. Indeed this is all we have,” said Ji Hau Leng.

“To see the condition of the house like this, cayhe so amazed. How simple and free a Pangcu from the biggest party in Bu Lim.”

“Haha.. Big party is just a blank name. It contains only dirty beggars like us, what can you be proud of?” ji Hau Leng said with a laugh.

“Name is empty or not, still no one in this world who dares to look for a relationship with Kay Pang,” said Cio San who was immediately struck with a smile by Ji Hau Leng.

Shortly after they sat down, a little beggar brought wine. Just smelling the fragrance, Cio San was almost drunk.

“Mari Kauwcu, please.” Ji Hau Leng said so after pouring wine into Cio San's cup and his own cup.

They toast, lifting the cup. In Tionggoan custom, guests cannot lift a cup higher than the host. Unless the guest is a magnifier, or older in age, or is being reared. Cio San felt himself not belonging to the three groups, so he raised his cup lower.

Seeing this, Ji Hau Leng was amazed by Cio San's humility. He lowered his cup to be as low as Cio San.

“Great wine!” cio San said.

The host is usually happy if praised 3 things by his guests, the contents of his house, his children, and his food treats.

Of course it's great wine. If not great wine, would Ji Hau Leng dare to present it to Cio San?

This new Ma Kauw-kauwcu drinking habit, it seems, has been heard everywhere. Only now did Cio San understand, apparently the big parties had all paid attention to him.

“If cayhe asks what the name of this wine is to Cio-kauwcu, it is certainly a brashness. But cayhe herself does not really understand wine. Any cayhe drinks until it runs out. Hahahahah.

“Arak shouldn't be drunk, Pangcu? Discussing wine will only make our mouths foamy. Hahaha..”.

“Ah, true... For this folly, cayhe deserves 3 cups of wine.” He said so while actually doing it. Drink three cups.

“If the host alone punishes himself with 3 cups, the guest can only look and drink a mouthful?” Cio San himself then drank 4 cups.

“Hahaha, this stupid cayhe doesn't even offer. This error should be punished at least 5 cups.”

They do it constantly. Drinkers are always looking for reasons to drink more. In fact, if they had to for no reason, they would definitely do so. Countless times have other beggars delivered jars of wine. It was over and they laughed cheerfully, joking.

“Indeed for drinking, cayhe admitted defeat,” said Ji Hau Leng while menjura. His face was red. It seems he has already started getting drunk.

“Cayhe hands up no longer can. How can you say win? Hahaha.”.

Eventually the two men slept on the table. It's late at night. The stars shine brightly.

Cio San lazily got up from his desk. He wants to go to ‘belakang’. Many incoming ‘air’, many also have to be issued. He asked one of the guards there. The guard then delivered it to ‘belakang’.

After his affairs were done, the guard was still waiting for him. While walking back, Cio San just mince words, “Wah, a lot of members Kay Pang. How many thousands?”

“Sure number I don't understand, Sir. But there are tens of thousands. In recent years, the number has increased many times over.”

“Oh? Real nice. Other parties, the increase in members is definitely not as much as Kay Pang of course,” said Cio San.

“Iya. Kay Pang is a big party. His big name is already admired,” said the beggar.

Either he doesn't understand manners, or he doesn't understand who he's talking to. But praising the party itself in the presence of another party leader is outrageous. But Cio San was relaxed, he indeed never looked at things like this excessively.

“Of course because they were amazed by our Pangcu, Ji-tayhiap. Besides being young, his devotion and wisdom are almost unparalleled,” explained the beggar.

“Oh, of course. Cayhe herself is interested in entering Kay Pang, if like cayhe has not joined the party now,” said Cio San.

“Indeed, what's the Master's party now?” ask the beggar.

“Cayhe party is Ma Kauw,” replied Cio San with a smile.

“Oh..” That's all that comes out of the beggar's mouth. During this time Kay Pang and Ma Kauw did respect each other, and never interfere in each other's affairs.

When he entered the room where he had been drinking, Cio San saw that Pangcu was still sleeping on the table. Cio San's ears then listened to something outside. Apparently the Pangcu also heard it, he immediately woke up and acted alert.

Cio San greatly admired the sharpness of the ears and the readiness of this young Pangcu.

“It wasn't Pangcu's men?” ask Cio San.

“Not,” replied Ji Hau Leng. He then gave the order, “ A Tou, let the other brothers down.”

Not long after we heard a scream from outside the gate,

“Cayhe Tio-ciangkun (General Tio), requesting permission to meet with Ji-pangcu.”

For the class Pangcu from Kay Pang, it must be the General himself who met.

“Open gate,” command Ji Hau Leng.

Gate opened. There are hundreds of soldiers. Some are on foot, some are on horses.

“Please permission to enter,” said the person named Tio-ciangkun. His body was tall and thick. The war clothes made him look very gallant.

“Please, Ciangkun,” says Ji Hau Leng.

“Listen to the Emperor's word!” Ciangkun's voice boomed while revealing the royal seal.

Upon hearing that, everyone immediately knelt down.

Tio-ciangkun threw out a warrant, and read it out loud.

I am Emperor Yong Lu.

Appeal to Kay Pang-pangcu, to engage directly with the royal forces in the face of the Mongol invasion on the western border. The energy and thought aid from Ji-Tayhiap will count as a great service to the state. And will be greatly appreciated.

A short, no-nonsense warrant.

“Let the Emperor finish!”

“Ji Hau Leng accept Emperor's word!” ji Hau Leng.

Then he stood up. Everyone then stood up.

“Welcome, Ciangkun. Come, please go inside,” said Ji Hau Leng while jutting.

The general and some of his guards entered the room. Cio San himself had mingled with the beggars. He did not want his existence to make Ji Hau Leng confused about who to entertain.

“Sorry cayhe comes blind nights like this to disturb the peace of Pangcu. But the situation on the border line is starting to get precarious. Our army is starting to get overwhelmed. Therefore, the Emperor ordered the dispatch of troops in large numbers. The help of the people of Kang Ouw is needed by the State,” said

Threesome. He spoke slowly, but his voice boomed.

“Start when our energy is needed?” ask Ji Hau Leng.

“Secapnya. Cayhe heard there was a meeting of Bu Lim Bengcu at the top of Thay San in a few months. Maybe Pangcu can send some members of Kay Pang to join our troops first. After the affair at Thay San was completed, Pangcu could then join.”

“Hmmm, okay. Let Ciangkun and Brothers, please enjoy our treats that are not much.”

There is wine and food that is quite luxurious. They talked about the war until dawn. Tio-ciangkun's army was already camped outside. The courtyard in front of the gate of Kay Pang headquarters was indeed very spacious.

Tio-ciangkun and his bodyguards then rest in the room provided by Ji Hau Leng specifically for special guests. Cio San himself, already slept first. Gather with the seedy beggars, on the back floor of the headquarters. Ji Hau Leng originally wanted to wake up, but saw Cio San who was asleep, and then he,

even while snoring anyway, he did not have the heart and even smiled.

When Cio San woke up, it had apparently entered midday. Her sleep is so good. He saw that the royal army had dismantled the camp and was ready to leave. He got up and looked at the crowd. Just then, by accident, Tio-ciangkun saw it.

“Who is this Brother? Cayhe saw it last night, but apparently already went to bed first,” she said with a laugh.

In his heart, Cio San was amazed also by the sharpness of the General's view. From his clothes, of course the General knew, he was not a member of Kay Pang.

“Ah, introduce, Ciangkun. This is cayhe's best friend, her name is Cio San. She's a little shy. Therefore, when there is a lot of people, he chose to go first,” said Ji Hau Leng.

He did not introduce Cio San as the leader of Ma Kauw, because he knew that Ma Kauw's party had a less friendly relationship with the kingdom.

Cio San menjura's.

“She (price) Cio? Is there any connection with Great General Cio Hong Lim?”

Cio San was shocked that his grandfather's name was also called.

“It just so happens that he is a Kong (Grandpa) servant,” he said with a smile.

He used the term servant, to place himself lower. Since then, Ji Hau Leng used the term cayhe for himself when talking to Tio-ciangkun. If people call themselves cayhe, then he considers himself equal to the person he is talking to.

Ji Hau Leng could see how self-deprecating Cio San was.

“Ah, cayhe is dealing with a family of heroes apparently. Sorry not to know,” said the General.

“No dare... not dare. The hero is the grandfather of the servant. Slave is just a descendant who can not keep the family name,” said Cio San smiling.

“Ah, Cio-enghiong, don't be too shy. Not just anyone who deserves to be considered a friend by Ji-pangcu. If Ji-pangcu has considered a friend, it means that the person must be an honorable person and from a good circle. Really no, Pangcu?” he said while laughing.

Meeting this guy on the battlefield will make you run around or piss. Cio San could understand why this person could become a general. His intelligence, courage, and straightforwardness, made him a respected general.

After making small talk, Tio-ciangkun then excused himself. His own troops, were ready to leave since then. They also went on their way west.

“Great people, right?” ask Ji Hau Leng.

“Of course,” Cio San said with a smile. Furthermore, “It seems that cayhe must also ask herself. There's some business to be done. Thank you very much for the banquet Ji-pangcu.”

“Ah, why rush, Kauwcu? Alright.. alright.. Cayhe did not dare to hold Kauwcu back any longer.”

They both talked and saluted each other. Cio San then asked himself. Relax and what is.

Ji Hau Leng stared at his back while shaking his head.

“People like this, it would be very scary if made enemies.”