The Ancestral Country
Troublemakers
The man in black was stunned to hear the slender-eyed monk's words.
"So you want to challenge a warrior you don't know yet?", asked the man in black in astonishment.
"Amithaba..
We only heard the name Watugunung from a Rishi on Mount Pamrihan. He said he was a great warrior in the land of Java", replied Monk Hong Ki as he bowed.
Hmmmm
"Then I will give you one clue, Foreign Monk.
Come to Katang-katang Palace in Kadiri city. Surely there you will find the person you are looking for" said the man in black soon.
"Sancai..
Thank you for your guidance, brother. We beg ourselves", said Monk Hong Ki while respecting his native country. Three monks from across the country then walked towards the crossing pier while leading their horses.
The man in black only smiled faintly at their departure.
'You will face a high mountain when faced with Watugunung', the inner man in black clothes who then passed in the other direction.
"Momsus, "Moms,
Would you like to cross? It costs 1 silver piece for each person", asked a fat man to Monk Hong Ki.
"We really want to cross.
Hong Jian's,
Give the cost of crossing over to this master" Monk Hong Ki said immediately.
Monk Hong Jian immediately gave 3 silver pieces to the owner of the crossing ship and they immediately boarded the ship.
The murky ripples of the brownish Brantas river signal the rainy season in the Lawor area and the slopes of Mount Arjuna have begun. The crossing ship continues to move to the other side with the help of bamboo sticks from the six crew.
When it reached the crossing dock, the three monks immediately rushed to the middle of the city of Daha which looks crowded with traders and passersby.
Panji Watugunung and his three wives were packing to return to Katang-katang Palace. Aided by Tantri and 2 palace ladies, they prepared themselves quickly.
"Have Dinda Galuh?", asked Panji Watugunung immediately.
"Already Kangmas, please,
Just waiting for the coachman to prepare his horse carriage" said Ayu Galuh with a smile knot.
A thin middle-aged man with a partially bleached mustache who was a chariot coachman for the empress Yuwaraja Panjalu, with quick footsteps facing the Watugunung Panji.
"Everything is ready Gusti Prince.
We can leave now", said the coachman while respecting Panji Watugunung.
That morning, the accompaniment of the Panji Watugunung group began to move away from Keputran Daha. Ayu Galuh, Dewi Naganingrum and Tantri as well as Prince Mapanji Jayawarsa boarded the horse-drawn carriage. In front there were 2 horsemen who became step bows. Behind him Panji Watugunung and Warigalit and Dewi Srimpi who can not stand to ride the train.
Followed by a horse carriage then 10 horsemen who became the bodyguards of their journey.
As the accompaniment passed through the highway in the middle of Daha city, everyone pulled over and squatted in worship.
Three monks who happened to cross paths with the motorcade also pulled over. As religious, they are not required to worship but simply bow their heads.
"Amithaba, please,
My brother who are they?", asked Monk Hong Jian to a thick-moustached old man who stood up after the Watugunung Panji troupe passed by.
"He is Gusti Prince Jayengrana, Yuwaraja Panjalu. He is the crown prince of this kingdom", replied the thick-moustached old man as he stroked his mustache.
Monk Hong Jian still had time to see the face of Panji Watugunung who was wearing his oversized clothes, continued to stare at the departure of the accompaniment until far away.
Panji Watugunung's entourage continues to move towards Kadiri City across the highway that connects the two cities.
By late afternoon, they had reached the town of Kadiri. The city seems to be getting crowded by the day. Many newcomers from outside the Kadiri region settled there. They are the average person who wants to complain about their fate. There were also many blacksmiths, carvers, sculptors and builders who settled in Kadiri in addition to traders and nomads.
Everyone felt at ease living in the area of the city of Kayuwarajan Panjalu.
The four wives of Panji Watugunung welcomed the arrival of their husbands.
"Welcome back Kangmas Panji Watugunung" said Dewi Anggarawati with a smile knot.
"Thank you for your welcome Dinda Anggarawati", said Panji Watugunung who immediately embraced the body of the first Empress.
Next in sequence, began Ratna Pitaloka the first concubine, Sekar Mayang the second and last concubine Rara Sunti the Cempluk the youngest concubine. The fair treatment of Watugunung Panji made them smile happily.
"Sorry Kangmas,
There are guests who have been waiting for Kangmas at Kangmas' private palace" Dewi Anggarawati said immediately.
"Who is Dinda Anggarawati?", asked Panji Watugunung curious.
"Kangmas just meet them. Surely Kangmas will be happy", replied Dewi Anggarawati with a thin smile.
Panji Watugunung immediately rushed to leave Dewi Anggarawati's private castle and headed to his private palace which is behind the Paseban Agung Kayuwarajan hall. Meanwhile Warigalit and all of the guard soldiers had already returned to their respective places.
In his private palace, already waiting for Panji Gunungsari his father and Duke of Seloageng, Tejo Sumirat also Warok Surogati, Duke of Wengker who is the uncle of Cempluk Rara Sunti. Patih Saketi who accompanied them, immediately crouched down and worshiped when he saw Panji Watugunung entering the foyer of his private palace.
"Worshipping at Gusti Pangeran Jayengrana" said Patih Saketi who was soon followed by Warok Surogati, Tejo Sumirat and Panji Gunungsari.
Patugunung Panji hurriedly held Panji Gunungsari and Tejo Sumirat who was about to kneel to him.
"Kanjeng Romo all of you,
I am very sinful if Kanjeng Romo all prostrate to me" Panji Watugunung said with a sweet smile.
The two leaders of the area immediately hugged the Yuwaraja Panjalu with feelings of haru.
"Uncle Saketi, Gusti Adipati Wengker asked to sit back", ordered Panji Watugunung which was immediately greeted by a nod of the head from Patih Saketi and Warok Surogati, the Duke of Wengkung.
Panji Gunungsari and Duke Tejo Sumirat then sat in their respective places.
Patugunung Panji was immediately sitting cross-legged on the porch floor of Yuwaraja's private palace.
"Sorry Father Gunungsari and Father Tejo Sumirat, also for you uncle Surogati.
What is it that you come to Kadiri? Is there anything important that you need to tell me?", asked Panji Watugunung immediately.
Haha
"My daughter-in-law, being the crown prince is still so humble. Anggarawati really lucky to have a husband like you" said Tejo Sumirat with his distinctive style of speech.
"Kanjeng Romo Tejo Sumirat don't praise me.
I still remain your ghost yesterday Kanjeng Romo", Panji Watugunung smiles shyly.
"We came here, the first is to see you Cah Bagus.
You haven't been home to the bracelets in a long time. Your mother often asks about your situation.
The second, we heard the grapevine news that there was massive preparation in the Jenggala Country area. That is why we came here, because Kayuwarajan Panjalu is the entrance to another Panjalu region" Panji Gunungsari said quickly.
"Rightly the Regent of Bracelets, nephew.
We all worry about this situation. Especially your in-laws who ask me to quickly see you here", said Warok Surogati, the Duke of Wengker.
Hmmmm
"The news quickly spread through word of mouth.
This is Kanjeng Romo, as well as Uncle Surogati. I yesterday got a task from Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya to gather support from regional leaders in Panjalu. My plan is to be done tomorrow, but with your arrival my task becomes easier.
I asked Kanjeng Romo for help to collect raw food as a supply of war that I thought would soon break out.
For uncle Surogati, please help a thousand soldiers who will help defend the territory of the State of Panjalu", said Panji Watugunung who was immediately greeted with a nod of the head by Warok Surogati, Panji Gunungsari and Duke Tejo Sumirat.
Not only food, but also 1000 soldiers I will prepare for you", said Panji Gunungsari with a smile.
"Haha..
I'm besan too. Seloageng will send 1000 soldiers to help, as well as raw food ingredients requested", said Duke Tejo Sumirat would not lose. His burly hands clenched tightly as if declaring that he was ready to help Panji Watugunung wholeheartedly.
"I won't let my nephew fight alone against Jenggala.
In a week, I'll send 1500 soldiers and raw foodstuffs to live for 1 full moon, my nephew", he said", timpal Warok Surogati who had a thick mustache and a long thick beard was excitedly.
"Thank you for your support of Kanjeng Romo, as well as Uncle Surogati.
Uncle Saketi,
Ask Tumenggung Ludaka, Jarasanda, Landung also Marakeh to face me tomorrow morning. Do not forget Kakang Warigalit also you call here", said the Yuwaraja Panjalu to Patih Saketi.
"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Pangeran" replied Patih Saketi who immediately respected the Watugunung Panji.
That night, a familiar and warm atmosphere was created between them.
Morning is coming soon. The reddish light glimmered in the eastern horizon beautifully. The sunlight slowly warms the entire earth.
The unpretentious rooster tree woke up the inhabitants of Katang-katang Palace.
After escorting Regent Bracelets, Duke Wengker and Duke Seloageng to the city limits Kadiri, Panji Watugunung immediately rushed to the ward Paseban Agung Kayuwarajan Panjalu.
Today he will give the task to his subordinates to send a message to the regional rulers in the Panjalu Country.
In Paseban Agung ward, already waiting for Senopati Warigalit, Tumenggung Ludaka, Deputy leader of Garuda Panjalu Force Senopati Muda Jarasanda, Tumenggung Landung, Demung Gumbreg, Demung Marakeh and Patih Saketi.
"Worship of servants to Gusti Pangeran Jayengrana", said all subordinates of Patugunung Panji while worshiping.
"Worshipping you I accept. Sit in an orderly manner", said Panji Watugunung who had sat on the throne of Yuwaraja while raising his right hand.
The subordinates of Watugunung Panji immediately sat cross-legged beside the left and right of Watugunung Panji in accordance with the order of their departure.
In accordance with his duties, Jarasanda will organize the Garuda Panjalu Forces war training. Ludaka was tasked with sending letters to the Kalingga, Rajapura, Bhumi Sambara and Paguhan regions. Landung was responsible for the messages sent to Muria, Lasem, Anjuk Ladang and Kurawan. Marakeh was assigned to Karang Anom and Tanggulangin. Gumbreg is obliged to arrange the preparation of supplies in the area of Kayuwarajan Panjalu. He is in charge of overseeing every area that has been prepared into a food barn, as well as arranging food storage warehouses in the Katang-katang palace. Warigalit oversaw the recruitment of new soldiers as well as their war games. Ki Saketi as Patih runs the government wheel that will be assisted by Rakeh Kepung and Mpu Gondho Lukito.
Three monks from China have arrived at Katang-katang Palace as per the instructions of the man in black who they met the other day at the ferry dock.
"Amithaba..
Is this really the palace of the Katang-katang warrior lord?", asked Monk Hong Ki while saluting the guard soldiers of the entrance gate of the palace.
"Truely said you Monk, this is the Katang-katang Palace.
What purpose are you here for? Not everyone is allowed in here", replied the soldier politely.
"Sancai..
We're here to meet Watugunung. We want to fight martial arts with him", said Monk Hong Ki immediately.
Hearing that answer, the face of the thick-bodied gate guard soldier immediately changed.
"That's your mouth Foreign Monk. You are looking for things right here ha?", said the soldier with a cruel look.
"What's wrong with pitting the warrior master?
In our country it is common" said Monk Hong Jian as he looked at the soldier's face.
"Regular in your country, unusual in our country. You have insulted our lord", said the soldier as he charged forward towards monk Hong Ki while thrusting his spear.
Whuuuttt
Monk Hong Ki immediately dodged the spear thrust, then quickly patted the soldier on the shoulder.
Baakk!!
Ougghh!
The gate guard soldier immediately fell down. Seeing that, his three fellow guards comrades instantly lunged towards the three monks while swinging their respective weapons.
Sreeetttt
The sword of one of the guard soldiers swung to Monk Hong Yi's neck. The young monk immediately jumped back. The guard soldiers continued to charge forward towards Monk Hong Yi, but their martial ability levels differed greatly. In two waves, Monk Hong Yi managed to hit the guard soldier's chest hard.
Bukkkkkk
The gate guard soldier staggered back and fell down. His chest was like it was about to break.
Meanwhile, Monk Hong Jian had also managed to cripple a guard soldier he faced.
The gate guard soldier bounced and hit the Katang-katang palace wall.
Seeing his friend fall, the guard soldier who faced the monk Hong Ki immediately ran into the palace. He headed towards the Katang-katang paseban hall while yelling at every soldier who passed by him.
"There are vandals at the gate of the palace!", he said as he ran towards the paseban hall.
Hearing that shout, the other guard soldiers immediately ran towards the gate of Katang-katang palace while pulling out their respective weapons.
The Watugunung banner, which was still briefing its subordinates, was shocked to see a soldier entering the paseban hall with a mouth full of blood.
"Please forgive Gusti Prince, there are vandals at the palace gate.
We can't hold them back.
They challenged Gusti Prince", said the guard soldier who later fainted at the paseban hall.
Warigalit who served as Senopati was furious with the report. He felt ashamed at the Watugunung Panji. After worshiping at the Watugunung Panji, he immediately said,
"Please forgive Dhimas Prince,
I'll step in"
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