The Ancestral Country
The Ambition of the Abandoned Prince
"I have heard the decision of Gusti Adipati Gandakusuma. I will tell Gusti Pangeran Panji Watugunung everything Gusti Adipati said.
I beg you to say goodbye to Gusti Adipati", said Senopati Narapraja while worshipping the Duke of Paguhan while retreating from the paseban hall of Kadipaten Paguhan.
As Senopati Narapraja and Warigalit walked out, Tumenggung Rumpaksana immediately honored Duke Gandakusuma.
"Sorry Gusti Duke,
Should we finish them off?", said Tumenggung Rumpaksana waiting for orders.
"Hold yourself, Rumpaksana,
There is still plenty of time to finish off those Daha people. Killing the emissaries from other regions will only pollute our good name", said the Duke of Paguhan immediately resigned the intention of Tumenggung Rumpaksana.
The thick-moustached and bushy-mined young warrior officer immediately sat back to his spot.
"Listen to me, please,
Senopati Sembu,
Once they reach Kalingga, the Daha army will immediately invade Paguhan. Before they entered the city of Paguhan Duchy, head off them in the grasslands of Setubanda.
Rumpaksana, Gempi, Kandaga and you Hold the Audience.
Help Senopati Sembu carry out his duties.
I await news of the defeat of the Daha army from you", said the Duke of Paguhan.
Senopati Sembu immediately worshiped to the Duke of Gandakusuma then retreated from the paseban hall of the Duchy of Paguhan. The middle-aged man with a large body immediately rushed to the Paguhan Sultanate followed by Tumenggung Rumpaksana, Tumenggung Audansa, Demung Gempi and Demung Kandaga.
That same afternoon, the Paguhan army with 10,000 soldiers moved out of Paguhan to the Setubanda meadow located north of the city of Paguhan Duchy.
The Duke of Gandakusuma let go of them with hopeful eyes.
As a prince who was eliminated from the right to the throne of Galuh Pakuan, Gandakusuma was very ambitious to become a king. His father was the eldest son of Prabu Sanghyang Ageng who was supposed to be entitled to the throne of Galuh Pakuan, but Hyang Vamana suffered a handicap of the hand. A king must have a flawless perfect body, according to the customary rules of Rajaniti book so that he is not entitled to become the next King Galuh Pakuan. So the throne of Galuh Pakuan fell to the son-in-law, Jayabhupati who came from Medang Kamulan, who married the youngest daughter Sanghyang Ageng.
Hyang Vamana who married the eldest daughter of Duke Paguhan, eventually became the Duke of Paguhan who sent down Gandakusuma. Therefore it was Gandakusuma who felt he had the right to be King. His great ambition had blinded his power-hungry eyes.
"I will be king even if I am not in Galuh Pakuan" said Duke Gandakusuma, clenching his hands.
Meanwhile, Senopati Narapraja and Warigalit and 10 accompanying soldiers continued to pound their horses towards Pakuwon Banjar. Although the night began to fall, carrying torches they continued to race their horses.
When it was almost morning, they arrived at Pakuwon Banjar palace.
The morning sun shines brightly on the eastern horizon. Slowly the sky became light after dark night covered the sky Pakuwon Banjar.
Panji Watugunung only smiled thinly as his four wives scrambled to dress him up in warrior clothes.
Dewi Naganingrum was tying a harness on the back of the husband, while Sekar Mayang dressed his earbuds in the shape of gold ferns. Ratna Pitaloka put a rope on the scabbard of the Fire Dragon Sword while Dewi Srimpi put a gold left shoulder bracelet on her upper arm. They all seemed meticulous in their actions.
After finishing dressing up like a royal Daha palace, Panji Watugunung immediately came out of his bedroom followed by his four wives.
Outside the Pakuwon Banjar rest hall, the high-ranking officers of the Daha soldiers were already waiting for the arrival of the Watugunung Panji.
"Although Gusti Prince,
All the soldiers are ready at the border of Kalingga region", reported Tumenggung Janadi while respecting the Watugunung Panji.
"What about the answer of Duke Paguhan, Senopati Narapraja?", Panji Watugunung looked towards Senopati Narapraja and Warigalit.
"He said that Paguhan was ready to fight against Daha, Gusti Prince", replied Senopati Narapraja who immediately got a nod of the head from Warigalit.
Hmmmm
"I don't like to fight, because war always causes suffering for the people.
But if only by war can appease the chaos, then as a soldier, I would gladly do so.
We attack Paguhan!", shouted loudly Panji Watugunung while brandishing the heirloom keris Kyai Naga Panjalu as a sign of war at the beginning.
The cheers of the high-ranking officers of the Daha soldiers sounded low boisterous.
The banner of Watugunung immediately jumped on his horse followed by his four wives as well as the high-ranking officers of the Daha warriors. They moved towards the Panjalu troops who had prepared at the border of Kalingga and Paguhan region.
The horn of the buffalo rings loudly. The Daha army of 9300 soldiers moved like flood water towards the city of Paguhan Duchy. The sky blue flag with gold thread embroidered with Garuda bird in the hold of Landung while riding a horse. The red flag with the symbol of the Cempaka flower represents the Kalingga team, the yellow flag with the jasmine flower decoration of the Yellow Flower team, the green flag decorated with the picture of the gate from Rajapura, Rajapura, blue flags of Bhumi Sambara and red flags of Chandrakapala of the Daha troops also fluttered along the way. The Paguhan people chose to get out of the way, not daring to leave the house.
After midday, a soldier had rushed to Tumenggung Janadi. After getting the news, Tumenggung Janadi immediately rushed his horse to approach Panji Watugunung.
"Although Gusti Prince,
The warrior had just reported that Paguhan's forces were preparing a defense in Setubanda's meadow north of the Duchy.
After passing through the small hill, we will reach the Setubanda Gusti Prince meadow", said Tumenggung Janadi while pointing towards the small green hill in front of them.
Hmmmm
"Thank you for your report Tumenggung Janadi. Get back to your squad immediately.
Senopati Narapraja's,
Tell all the soldiers to stop at the foot of that little hill once we get there. Tonight we spend the night here", Panji Watugunung turned to Senopati Narapraja who rode beside him.
"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Pangeran" said Senopati Narapraja who immediately turned his horse heard the bull horn blowing warrior buffalo.
A loud sound rang out from the trumpet immediately. The supply troops immediately arranged tents for overnight Daha's troops.
All of them shoulder to shoulder building a tent at the foot of a small hill.
Senopati Narapraja immediately arranged a night watch turn for the night.
The banner of Watugunung immediately jumped down from his horse in being followed by everyone. He walked over to Rajegwesi and Ludaka.
"Rajegwesi, please,
Bring archers from Garuda Panjalu troops to spread around this hill.
Ludo,
Your reconnaissance forces immediately arrange to see the state of Paguhan's army. After sunset, we gather in my tent", the Watugunung Panji orders immediately. The two soldier officers immediately saluted and moved according to the direction of their leader.
Inside the palace of the Duchy of Paguhan, Duke Gandakusuma was sitting on his personal seat of space. Patih Nala Gupita and advisor Mpu Sukra were seen sitting cross-legged in front of her.
A middle officer with the rank of bekel warrior was seated in front of Duke Paguhan.
"So they have arrived at the foot of Mount Randu, Wratsangka?", asked the Duke of Gandakusuma while looking at Bekel Wratsangka's face.
"True Gusti Duke,
According to the code their number is proportional to the number of our troops. Several flags were raised from the Duchy's flag around Paguhan", Bekel Wratsangka immediately saluted the Duke.
Hmmmm
Duke Gandakusuma snorted loudly. With a huff he twisted his thick mustache.
"The stupid Duke wishes to overthrow my power in Paguhan.
Goddammit!
When my army is finished destroying the Daha, I will fight them one by one", cried Duke Gandakusuma loudly.
"Gupita Nala, please,
How many of our troops are left in the palace?", Duke Gandakusuma turned to Patih Nala Gupita.
"800 soldiers Gusti Adipati.. That includes the palace gatekeepers. What did Gusti Adipati mean to ask this?", Patih Nala Gupita saluted the Duke of Gandakusuma.
"Send the remaining 500 troops in the palace to help the troops in Setubanda", the Duke of Paguhan ordered with an angry growl. He wanted his troops to win by relying on strength.
"Although Gusti Duke.
Emptying the duchy's palace was extremely dangerous. If at any time there is an attack on the palace, then the fall of Paguhan will take place quickly", Mpu Sukra gave his wise advice.
"Silent you are Mpu Sukra,
Do not say much or I stick your neck for daring to defy my command", Duke Gandakusuma swerved sharply at Mpu Sukra. The elder advisor simply stroked his chest without saying any more.
That night, 500 Paguhan soldiers led by Bekel Wratsangka joined forces that had already camped in the Setubanda Grassland.
On the other side of the Setubanda Grassland, the Watugunung Panji is setting up the battle plan tomorrow inside a large tent. The high-ranking army officers were all gathered there.
"Although Gusti Prince,
From the friends of the scout friends, their troop numbers were around 10,000 soldiers. With details of about 3 thousand cavalry, 5 thousand troops on foot, 1 archery and 1 supply soldier" Ludaka said while respecting.
Hmmmm
"Because they are kind of slow-moving troops, they will likely use the wyuha Wukirsegara.
Mountains and seas can be conquered by wind and lightning. We use wyuha chandra in front with two layers of troops. The first-tier army consisted of troops with spears and shields. The second tier of the army consisted of archers. After 3 arrow shots, the second tactic immediately turned into a wyuha vajra.
Kakang Warigalit led the end of the middle vajra. Senopati Narapraja leads on the left side and Senopati Lokananta on the right.
Do you understand?", asked Panji Watugunung immediately.
"We understand Gusti Prince", all the high-ranking officers of Daha soldiers simultaneously replied firmly.
That night they rested quietly.
Early morning arriving at the Setubanda Grassland. Although the weather was a little cloudy, it did not lower the hot temperature of the spirit of the soldiers who were about to compete today.
Patugunung Panji seems to have prepared to go to the battlefield. With makeup like prince Daha, he shouted loudly pumping the spirit of his troops.
"My brothers the Daha warriors all, all,
Today we will record our name in the history of the Kingdom of Panjalu. Today we will crush the rebels who want to undermine the authority of the state.
As a Daha warrior, it is our duty to defeat any attempt by an enemy who wants to tear down the country.
Let all the inhabitants of Java Dwipa know, that if anyone wants to disrupt the order of our lives, then the Daha forces will stand at the forefront as the protector of Panjalu sovereignty.
Today, there is no mercy for the rebels.
Come on, let's beat Gandakusuma!"
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