The Ancestral Country
Big Plan

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The banner of Watugunung and his entourage continued to drive his horse towards the city of Kalingga Duchy. They hoped that before dusk fell, they had entered the city of the Duchy so that there was no need to spend the night in the forest.

Kadipaten Kalingga is a big city. It used to be the capital of the Kalingga Kingdom before the seat of government was moved south by Rakai Panangkaran. After the establishment of the kingdom of Medang, the prestige of Kalingga as the former capital of the kingdom was increasingly down. Until it became a Duchy. But Halong port remains the main choice of travelers from various regions in the archipelago to lower their anchor. Pilgrims and sea explorers from abroad still make Halong Port as one of the stops. No wonder, many foreigners who go back and forth in the Kadipaten Kalingga City area.

Agnibrata, the Duke of Kalingga is really able to provide a sense of comfort to the travelers so they feel at home for a long time in Kalingga.

Lamana who became a guide continued to pound his horse followed by Panji Watugunung and his entourage.

When dusk began to fall, they had reached the edge of the city of Kalingga Duchy. Laman immediately directed his horse towards the residence of Senopati Lokananta in the palace complex of Kalingga Duchy.

A gatekeeper of the Senopati Lokananta family residence immediately opened the gate when he saw Lamana, the Bekel soldier of the Senopati personal guard arrived in front of the gate.

"Is Gusti Senopati home?", asked Lamana after jumping down from his horse.

"There is Ki Bekel, just returned from the Duchy palace" said the gatekeeper.

Inside the porch of Senopati's private residence, Lokananta appears to be talking to one of his subordinates, Tumenggung Janadi about the dispute between the Chinese and Indians at the port of Halong the other day when Lamana entered the portico accompanied by Panji Watugunung and his entourage.

Seeing the Watugunung Panji, Senopati Lokananta immediately worshiped him. Tumenggung Janadi followed.

"Worship of servants for Gusti Pangeran Panji Watugunung".

"Bersinggung Lokananta, uh I mean Senopati Lokananta.

You don't have to be so polite to me" said Panji Watugunung immediately.

"Thank you, Prince.

I welcome you to Kalingga. Hope Gusti Prince is happy here.

Gusti Concubine, Lokananta saluted", said Senopati Lokananta bowing.

Ratna Pitaloka, Sekar Mayang and Dewi Srimpi just smiled and nodded.

"Let's sit down Gusti Prince, please wait a moment.

Let the servant prepare food and rest for Gusti Prince and Gusti Concubine all", the middle-aged Senopati immediately retreated into the house, before long returning to meet her guests.

"Uncle Senopati, please,

Did uncle forget about me?", said Candani with a faint smile.

Hmmmm

"I'm sorry I didn't recognize you.

Who are you?", asked Senopati Lokananta later.

"Wah Uncle Lokananta, it seems like a high-ranking official has forgotten his nephew.

I am Candani, the daughter of Tarapaksi the Swordsman of the Snake Sword from the Alang-alang Mountain Padepokan", said Candani with a smile knot.

"Jagat Dewa Batara,

The kid yesterday afternoon who loved to cry was this big? Hahahaha, Uncle really pangling Cah Ayu", Senopati Lokananta laughed loosely. When she left Alang-alang Mountain, Candani was only 2 years old. It's now 17 years old, and the girl turned into a beautiful woman.

"Huhhhh

Uncle remembered it was just that part", Candani pura sulked.

"Hehehehe,

How's your dad doing? And how is the story you can be with Gusti Pangeran Panji Watugunung?", asked Senopati Lokananta curious.

Candani then tells about the life of her parents until finally meeting Panji Watugunung and then travel to Kalingga.

The cold night is back.

The servants and servants at the Lokananta Senopati residence served the evening food deftly. Various types of cuisine are served.

After the meal, the servants drove Candani, Harsa and Gentala to their resting rooms, as well as Ratna Pitaloka, Sekar Mayang and Dewi Srimpi.

While the Panji Watugunung, Lamana, Senopati Lokananta and Tumenggung Janadi still survive in the porch of the residence of the senopati.

"Lokananta Synopathy,

I brought the task of Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya to investigate the news Paguhan is planning to make a mockery on Panjalu.

Have you heard this news?", Panji Watugunung looked at the middle-aged Senopati's face immediately.

Senopati Lokananta let out a long sigh.

"Hamba has heard the news Gusti Prince. For more details let Tumenggung Janadi explain.

Janadi,

Speak now", Senopati Lokananta told the young Tumenggung later.

"Although Gusti Prince,

Based on the news of the decipher sent to Paguhan, Duke Gandakusuma prepared to rebel against Daha. According to the news, he prepared at least 2 thousand horsemen, 6 thousand foot soldiers, 1000 archers and a thousand supply soldiers", Tumenggung Janadi saluted.

Hmmmm..

"Where did he get so much money to strengthen his army?", Panji Watugunung stared at Tumenggung Janadi while stroking his nose.

"That's what Gusti Prince is still investigating..

There is a rumor that states, that Coa Bu Teng, a wealthy Chinese merchant in Halong Port also funded this effort. But still not sure the truth.

There is also news, that Prabu Darmaraja from Galuh Pakuan who fully supports the efforts of Duke Gandakusuma to be independent from Daha" said Tumenggung Janadi later.

Patugunung Panji sighed.

"Another ten days, Garuda Panjalu's troops and Daha's troops will come to Kalingga.

Prepare a place on the Pakuwon border between Kalingga and Paguhan for them. Tomorrow morning I'll go to Duke Agnibrata to ask for a place permit".

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prince", said the three Kalingga army officers immediately.

That night heavy rain poured into the Kadipaten Kalingga City area. The sound of rustling rain water plus the ripple of a singing frog makes the night even quieter.

Morning is coming. Even though it was raining all night, but this morning the weather was quite friendly. Although the sunlight seemed embarrassed behind the clouds, there was no speck of rain falling.

Patugunung Panji immediately rushed towards the bath behind the senopati house followed by Ratna Pitaloka who overnight accompanied his sleep.

Senopati Lokananta precedes the move of Patugunung Panji to the Duke's private room with Tumenggung Janadi and Lamana. Inside the Duke's private room, there is Patih Jayakrama and advisor Mpu Waridi.

After performing their prayers, they sat cross-legged on the floor of the Duke's private room.

"Although Gusti Duke,

The servant came with an emissary from Daha who wanted to talk to Gusti Adipati", Senopati Lokananta opened their conversation.

"If you claim to be the envoy of Daha Palace, show your badge as a sign that you are really the messenger of Daha" said Duke Agnibrata as he raised his right hand.

The Watugunung banner immediately reached into his pocket and took out the Chandrakapala badge from the gold. Duke Agnibrata gasped at that. Chandrakapala of gold is proof that the Watugunung Panji is a close relative of the Daha palace. Only the princes or princesses of king Daha have this badge.

"Sorry. Who exactly are you", Agnibrata was nervous at that moment.

"My name is Panji Watugunung, son of Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya. My wife Ayu Galuh is the eldest daughter of Prabu Samarawijaya", said Panji Watugunung with a faint smile.

"Please forgive Gusti Prince,

Agnibrata was very stupid, not knowing the great guest came to Kalinga".

"Already Gusti Adipati, do not behave like that. I am here to ask for your help, not to ask you to worship me" Panji Watugunung said immediately.

Duke Agnibrata immediately sat cross-legged in front of the Watugunung Panji.

"Hamba would be happy if Gusti Prince was willing to tell the servant to do something" Duke Agnibrata said immediately.

"I ask, prepare the southernmost Pakuwon in the Kalingga region to become the temporary headquarters of the Daha forces.

Then investigate the Chinese named Coa Bu Teng who is said to have ties with the Duke of Gandakusuma.

Send a message to all the dukes around Paguhan to prepare 1000 combat-ready soldiers.

While I'm going to Kawali to see Prabu Darmaraja. Half a full moon again, I'm going back to Kalingga. If this grand plan is to be smelled by Duke Gandakusuma, do not blame me for acting cruelly" the Patugunung banner said immediately.

"Hamba will carry out Gusti Prince's orders.

To Kawali, should Gusti Prince in the guard Kalingga soldiers", Duke Agnibrata immediately respect.

"No need to bother, though,

I ask Lamana and a roadman who knows the way to Kawali" said Panji Watugunung with a smile.

That same morning, Panji Watugunung and his three concubines along with Lamana and Trajutrisna, a middle-aged man who had been to Kawali left for Kawali. The six of them immediately drove their horses towards the west towards the Yellow Flower Duchy.

After passing through the border forests of Kalingga and Kembang Kuning, the group of Watugunung Panji continues to move quickly towards the west. The area of Kembang Kuning Duchy is not too large, making them able to travel that distance in a day trip.

Towards dusk they decided to stop at the edge of Kali Agung, in a small woman named Cenggini. The leader of Wanua, Lurah Harja is a wealthy man who has many wives. Its basket-eyed nature because it felt the richest made him really jumawa.

Panji Watugunung group was about to spend the night at the house of one of the villagers named Ki Ranu on the advice of Trajutrisna who had stayed there.

"Excuse me Ki, please,

Do you remember me?", said Trajutrisna after Ki Ranu opened the door of his house.

"Ahhh this is Trajutrisna right?

Come in, it's been a long time since you stopped by here" Ki Ranu said kindly.

"Yes Ki, I live in Kalingga so rarely go back to Kawali.

Oiya Ki, I brought some friends. We intend to rent Ki Ranu's place of goods overnight only", Trajutrisna smiled faintly.

"Can, I can.

For the six of you 6 pieces of silver will suffice. If you want to eat, add 3 more pieces of silver", Ki Ranu smiled knots.

Sekar Mayang immediately reached into his pocket and took out 10 pieces of silver. Then give it to Ki Ranu. The old geezer's eyes instantly sparkled as he looked at the silver kepeng.

2 Sangar-faced men who saw a beautiful woman overnight at Ki Ranu's place, immediately ran towards Lurah Harja's house.

After arriving at the intended house, they rushed into the courtyard of the house.

Apparently Lurah Wanua Cenggini was drinking wine accompanied by 2 wives who were still in their teens.

"Ki... Ki Lurah, Ki Lurah..."

The screams of the two men with the face of Sangar were none other than the temple of Lurah Harja, making the middle-aged man snort angrily.

"Sat!

Disturbing my pleasure only", grumbled Lurah Wanua Cenggini while out of his house.

"What is ha?! Do you want me to beat up the yell in front of my door this afternoon?!", hardik Lurah Harja.

"It's not Ki, it's not...

There is a beautiful woman who stays at Ki Ranu Ki's house", said the fat-bodied temple.

"Where is it possible? In this woman there is no beautiful woman", Lurah Harja sneered at her temple.

"True Ki Lurah, though,

It seems they are not from this area. Looks from the way she dresses and her language Ki. Three beautiful women loh Ki, their skin is white like milk" said the thick-bodied temple heated Lurah Wanua Cenggini's brain.

Hmmmm

"Be aware that you're deceiving me.

Call your friend immediately. Tonight too, we take the three beautiful women", the order of Lurah Wanua Cenggini was immediate.

The two people of Lurah Harja smiled faintly. In their hearts they had imagined getting a bag of silver chips from Lurah Harja that they wanted to wear for a jaipongan event in the next wanua.

Not long after, 10 tile people gathered in front of Lurah Harja's house. Then Lurah Harja led them to Ki Ranu's house located near the Kali Agung crossing pier.

Arriving at Ki Ranu's house, Lurah Harja immediately shouted out loud.

"Ki Ranu, please,

Give up those three beautiful women. Otherwise, I'll destroy your house!"

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