The Ancestral Country
Great War

All Jenggala officers immediately respect the Maharaja Mapanji Garasakan. They were all preparing to wage a great war against the Panjalu warriors.

After Mapanji Garasakan headed to his resting place, the high-ranking officers of the Jenggala soldiers conversed about their plan.

"Gusti Mapatih,

Does Gusti have any special plans that we have to execute? Reports from telik cipher said that Panjalu's forces numbered in the tens of thousands", asked Senopati Wirondaya as she looked towards Mapatih Bayunata.

Hmmmmmm

The Jenggala Kingdom Patih let out a long sigh before speaking.

"Considering the power we have, the combat capabilities of our soldiers are balanced with theirs. We won in knowing the battlefield.

But our opponent is led directly by Prince Jayengrana. He was already known as an accomplished warlord. Duke Paguhan alone bowed his knees before him. Matahun led by Duke Danaraja who is famous for his power also fell in the hands of Prince Jayengrana. We can't underestimate his abilities, Wirondaya.

We have to think of a good strategy to fight it" said Mapatih Dyah Bayunata, frowning as if he was thinking hard.

Everyone fell silent for a while until Tumenggung Mandalika stood up from his seat.

"What if we break up a force to attack the Panjalu Forces from two different directions, Gusti Mapatih?", asked Tumenggung Mandalika quickly.

"What do you mean Mandalika?

Isn't that dangerous for the early combat ability to face Panjalu's troops?", Dyah Bayunata stared at Tumenggung Mandalika. But the sturdy man immediately smiled faintly.

"I understand the thinking of Gusti Mapatih Bayunata.

I mean, we for our troops that we are not divided by half as large but we choose the Jenggala soldiers who have high martial skills in a small group that will become fast-moving troops. His duty as a supporter of the Panjalu team. While the troops that face will amount to 15 thousand soldiers.

I think it will make the defense of the Panjalu forces will be chaotic if we attack them from two directions" said Tumenggung Mandalika with confidence.

The retainers of the Wolf Soldiers looked at each other for a moment then nodded in understanding.

"Like that's a good suggestion Gusti Mapatih.

Surprise will make our opponent split his thinking. So we can easily defeat them" said Senopati Wirondaya who seems to support the proposal Tumenggung Mandalika.

"I think that's a proposal we should consider, Gusti Mapatih.

Facing the Panjalu army led directly by a formidable warlord we must not waste the slightest chance so that we can win this battle" said Rakryan Samarotsaha with a smile knot.

"All right, you,

Since all of you have agreed with the proposal of Tumenggung Mandalika, we will divide the army into 2 parts.

Senopati Wirondaya, I, Gusti Prabu Mapanji Garasakan, Tumenggung Wahana, Demung Wastra and Senopati Mpu Sadewa will lead a pedestrian army that will block the movement of Panjalu soldiers.

While Tumenggung Mandalika, Gusti Prince Samarotsaha and Demung Rengku will lead a fast-moving army that will be ambushed from the back.

To Tumenggung Mandalika, please choose the Jenggala soldiers who are worthy of being your fast-moving troops.

What else has understood the task of each?", said Mapatih Bayunata who made the retainers of Kahuripan Palace immediately nodded respectfully.

"We understand Gusti Mapatih" said the Kahuripan retainers at the same time.

After getting an order from Mapatih Jenggala, the high-ranking officers of the Jenggala soldiers immediately disbanded. They move according to the task given by Dyah Bayunata.

Tumenggung Mandalika began to organize the soldiers of his choice.

He quickly made a choice on the Jenggala soldiers lined up neatly before him. After gathering about 5 thousand soldiers, Tumenggung Mandalika immediately separated them from the remaining Jenggala soldiers.

They have prepared themselves as well as possible.

On the west side of Marsma forest, in a large tent that became the center of the movement of Panjalu soldiers. The Watugunung banner was listening to reports from the Lowo Bengi cipher.

"There's a chance they're breaking up Gusti Prince's army. That is what was reported to me", said a member of the Lowo Bengi troops while respecting the Watugunung Panji.

"Hemmmmmmm so apparently..

Then we must not underestimate that fraction army.

Jarasandas,

Did you hear me?", Panji Watugunung immediately turned to Jarasanda.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prince,

What is the order for the servant?", said Jarasanda who sat behind Warigalit and Senopati Narapraja.

"How many Garuda Panjalu troops are there?", asked Patugunung Panji immediately.

"Until now, there were about 3 thousand Gusti Prince warriors. If the officers add up, the number is about 3200" Jarasanda replied quickly.

"Then add the soldiers from Kurawan to help you. They can move fast. It's your job to stand guard in the back row to deal with possible attacks from behind.

Senopati Compact, C,

You help Jarasanda with the rest of the Kurawan soldiers", said Patugunung Panji who immediately made Senopati Ringkasamba salute to the Watugunung Panji.

"Hamba is ready to carry out the orders of Gusti Prince Jayengrana" Senopati Sumkasamba said respectfully.

"Senopati Taradipa from Paguhan, Senopati Sancaka from Bracelets, Senopati Gati from Seloageng, Tumenggung Wiramaya from Jenar Flower will accompany Senopati Narapraja.

While the rest of the officers such as Demung Warok Nggotho from Wengker, Senopati Koncar from Anjuk Field, Kakang Warigalit, Tumenggung Ludaka, Tumenggung Landung, and others, Demung Gumbreg and Senopati Janadi of Kalingga will form the core of the Panjalu army which will move to form the Wyuha Chakra Baswara. I as the center of wyuha, Senopati Narapraja as the wheel of Baswara and Garuda Panjalu as the tail of Cakra.

Do you understand?", asked Panji Watugunung while staring around him.

"We understand Gusti Prince", said all high-ranking Panjalu soldiers who were at the same place.

After discussing about their plans tomorrow, the Panjalu army officers immediately crouched down and worshiped at the Watugunung Panji. They disbanded to face the great war they would face tomorrow.

After leading the preparations of the Panjalu troops, Panji Watugunung immediately returned to the large tent of his resting place.

Inside the tent, his four wives were already sitting waiting for their husbands to return.

"How are Kakang's preparations?

Is it neatly arranged?", asked Ratna Pitaloka as soon as Panji Watugunung entered the tent.

"Duh Kangmbok this Pitaloka,

Let Kakang Watugunung rest first Kangmbok, do not rush to be asked like that", Sergah Sekar Mayang with his trademark language.

"Metul or Pitaloka Tea,

Akang Kasep mah must be tired. Sok oruh drink caik na Akang, nu let's get tired na missing", added Dewi Naganingrum while holding out a jug of drinking water near her.

"Thank you for your attention, please,

I really appreciate it" said Panji Watugunung while receiving a jug of drinking water from Dewi Naganingrum.

Glucose gluconate..

There was a sound of relief when Panji Watugunung after sipping water from the jug.

"Well, that's it,

After Kakang Watugunung felt relieved, please Kangmbok Pitaloka asked", said Sekar Mayang with a thin smile.

"The discussion about tomorrow's plan is in order, you don't have to worry. What is important tonight is that we should get enough rest because tomorrow we will have a battle against Jenggala", said Panji Watugunung while sitting himself between Dewi Srimpi and Dewi Naganingrum.

That night they rested quietly. As the morning approached with the roosters unpretentious, the soldiers of Panjalu began to move. The supply soldiers led by Demung Gumbreg moved quickly to dismantle the tents they used for the night.

When the sun rose in the eastern horizon, the preparation of the Panjalu army was completed.

Warigalit immediately approached Watugunung Panji and his four wives who had finished dressing up like a noble in his battle clothes.

"I'm sorry Dhimas Prince, please,

All preparations are complete. We can leave now", reported Sang Senopati Kadiri with great respect.

Patugunung Panji immediately turned to his four wives and then jumped on their horses. Then the four of them immediately followed the steps of the husband.

Panji Watugunung patted the back of his horse to walk slowly to the ranks of the Panjalu troops who had prepared. After checking the Panjalu troops, Panji Watugunung immediately returned to his place in the middle of the army.

After Panji Watugunung raised his right hand, the buffalo horn bugle blower soldier immediately sounded his trumpet.

Thuuuuuuutttthhh...

The sound of the buffalo horn trumpet immediately made the Panjalu soldiers move. With Senopati Narapraja in front, they moved towards the Marsma forest. Umbul umbul and colorful flags that describe the origin of the Panjalu soldiers also make the spirit of the soldiers.

They keep moving east.

1000 Fathoms from where they spent the night, Jenggala's umbul pennant stopped their steps. Right on the edge of Marsma forest, the Jenggala soldiers led by Prabu Mapanji Garasakan confronted.

Patugunung banner immediately raised his right hand which made the bull horn trumpeter soldier immediately sounded his trumpet.

The soldiers beating the bende directly hit the war bende over and over. The Panjalu warriors soon formed the wyuhayuha Chakra Baswara. A large roundabout with the soldiers of Panjalu who were on standby formed in the west of the meadow.

Senopati Warigalit immediately grabbed a white flag carried by one of the Panjalu soldiers, and the sturdy man approached Watugunung Panji.

"Do we need to get there Dhimas Pangeran?", asked Warigalit quickly.

"Wait for them to signal they want to talk first Kakang,

We must be careful", Panji Watugunung replied with a faint smile.

Thuuuuuuutttthhh...

There was a loud sound of buffalo horn trumpeting from the direction of the Jenggala troops and a white flag fluttering low.

Then Mapanji Garasakan, the Maharaja of Jenggala who led his troops directly told his chariot driver to advance into the middle of the battleground. Dyah Bayunata immediately kicked his horse to accompany the trip Prabu Garasakan.

Slowly the two leaders of the Jenggala soldiers moved to the middle.

Seeing that, Panji Watugunung immediately punched the back of his horse followed by Warigalit who was carrying a white flag. The Panjalu soldiers immediately paved the way for his warlord.

Right in the middle of the Marsma Forest meadow, Mapanji Garasakan raised his right hand which made his chariot driver pull the reins of his horse. So too with Dyah Bayunata.

Panji Watugunung and Senopati Warigalit slowly approached the two of them.

"This is apparently a hotshot from Panjalu. Still so young and talented.

Is it true that you are the son of Uncle Gunungsari, a good boy?", asked Mapanji Garasakan as he looked towards Panji Watugunung.

"True Gusti Prabu, though,

I am the son of Father Regent Bracelets, Panji Gunungsari. Thank you if Gusti Prabu still recognizes me" said Panji Watugunung politely.

"Hmmmmmmm...

If you count the strings of brotherhood, you're still my cousin's sister. I ask that you do not hinder my intention to reunite Medang under my command, Watugunung.

Our nation should not be divided into two parts like this" Mapanji Garasakan said quickly.

"Sorry Gusti Prabu,

Gusti Prabu Airlangga's decision to split the kingdom of Kahuripan into two was for the sake of Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya and Gusti Prabu Garasakan can live together side by side in building Java.

So that all his power can be ruled over their respective territories and there is no war between Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya and Gusti Prabu Garasakan. That is what Gusti Prabu Garasakan should understand from the intention of Gusti Prabu Airlangga splitting Kahuripan into two equal parts" said Watugunung Panji carefully.

"Samarawijaya is weak, Watugunung.

He does not deserve to be king. A king must be a strong and powerful mandraguna. I am the son of Father Prabu Airlangga who deserves to lead Kahuripan, then my intention to reunite Kahuripan will do even if it has to fight against my own brother", mapanji Garasakan said confidently.

"Then we are not in line with Gusti Prabu's thinking..

Panjalu still wants that what has been decided by Gusti Prabu Airlangga continues to run as it should.

Sorry if I am forced to do my dharma knight as a Panjalu warrior", Panji Watugunung stared at Prabu Mapanji Garasakan sharply.

"Good, okay,

I will also not hesitate to remove all obstacles that disturb my mind, Watugunung.

Be prepared,

And we prove ourselves who is more worthy to be called the leader of the land of Java", after saying so, Prabu Garasakan immediately signaled his chariot driver to turn towards the direction of the Jenggala army. Dyah Bayunata momentarily stared intently at Panji Watugunung before pulling the reins of his horse following Prabu Mapanji Garasakan.

Patugunung Panji immediately pulled the reins of his horse and kicked the mount animal towards the Panjalu soldiers followed by Senopati Warigalit.

Once in the middle of the team, Patugunung Panji immediately turned to the bende anchors and signaled two healers to them.

Dhiiiieeeerrrrr...

Dhiiiieeeerrrrr!!!

Hearing that, the Panjalu soldiers who were in the outer circle immediately arranged their shields tightly. By preparing to be ready, their spears were directed from behind the gap of their shield order.

After that, the archer soldiers led by Demung Rajegwesi immediately prepared behind them. The atmosphere is getting tense.

On the other hand, Mapanji Garasakan immediately raised his right hand. A soldier waving a yellow flag that made Senopati Wirondaya immediately pull out his sword and lead the Jenggala troops on the right side to move towards the Panjalu troops.

"Seerrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaanngggg!!!!"

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