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Latansa, Genius Propaganda
On February 27, Latansa managed to sneak into the fort.
Walking down the street, Latansa randomly pulled a bandit aside to spread rumors.
“My brother, have you heard of it?” He mysteriously asked the bandit.
"Hear what?" The bandit was confused by that random question.
"What's? Don't you know yet? The niece of the fourth aunt, my cousin worked under the second commander, and she happened to tell me a big secret. Our second leader, Ulo Sowo will do something great!” He acted surprised as if the bandit knew nothing.
"Whatis that? Tell me quickly, what will the second commander do?” As expected, it is a basic human nature that likes to gossip, it covers everyone from the past and the future. Men, women, young and old. It makes no difference.
“I'll tell you, but you have to promise me not to spread it, just keep it to yourself! Otherwise, my cousin will be severely punished!” Latansa continued her acting. Only rare news and secrets are easier to believe.
“All right, all right, I promise, I won't tell anyone else. Now, quickly tell me!”
Latansa looked around, making sure that no one eavesdropped on the conversation. Then he lowered his voice and said, “I heard from him, that commander Ulo Sowo was already too fed up with the treatment of the great commander who had always protected commander Joko Tingkir. Ulo Sowo will carry out a rebellion, and he alone will replace Commander Nogo Sosro.”
"Hey? Is that true or not? He even had the guts to do it?”
“Heh, it is your choice to believe it or not. Our second leader is fearless, what fear does he have? Do you remember the incident last year when he led an attack on the army?” Clearly, Latansa had done her homework, otherwise she would not have known about such an event.
"You're right. Eits, it looks like pawns like we have to suffer again.”
“Huh, what else can we do! I'm just telling you this because I don't think you're a bitch. We have to prepare ourselves. Otherwise, we might be sacrificed without knowing anything.” Latansa replied in a confused tone.
“Yes, yes, it is true. Thank you so much for telling me. I swear I won't tell anyone.”
“Good, remember! Don't tell anyone!” Dramatically Latansa stressed again to tell him not to divulge the secret to others.
Right after Latansa left her sight, she immediately told her cousin, after she finished telling her secret, she emphasized the importance of keeping those words a secret as well, similar to Latansa's previous words.
Then his cousin continued the secret story to his neighbor. So the so-called secret spread throughout the camp within half a day. The entire fortress talked about it, the people gathered, whispered mysteriously, and in the end, added a sentence asking the others not to spread the secret.
At 11, when Nogo Sosro received the rumor. Nogo Sosro who sat in the main seat, had a deep and grim cold voice, “Brother, brother! In the end, you still want to take the last step.”
In the hall, just below Nogo Sosro was a trusted strategist, puzzled by the strange news, so he still questioned the truth, “Great leader, this feels very strange! If, the second commander was really going to do so, how would he let such information leak out? This does not make sense.”
Nogo Sosro's face became darker, she asked, “You words mean there is a mastermind behind all this? Someone spreading fake news to stir up water and crack our relationship?”
“That's all just my guess. But we still need to prepare ourselves, prevention must still be done.”
"Who? Who has an interest here? And what's the motive?” Nogo Sosro asked further.
Nogo Sosro waved his hand impatiently asking for an answer to his question, “Talk about whatever is in your head, no need to hesitate. What else should be avoided at this point?
“Then, I'll be frank. In my opinion, it is the third commander, he is the biggest suspect.”
"What's? You're talking about Joko Tingkir? How is this possible?” Nogo Sosro was certainly surprised by the answer.
Since the rice had already become porridge, of course he did not need to hesitate anymore. “Yes, my great leader. Just think well, if you and the second commander raise the war flag. Who first benefited from it?”
“What is Java Dwipa? If we fight, those who will benefit a lot, no doubt if they have such a motive.”
The strategist nodded his head, and confidently said, “I think so too, thinking it might just be Java Dwipa. But according to our scouts, Java Dwipa has no movement, everything is as usual. They are still in the mood for the new year. Maybe even they are unaware of our existence.”
Nogo Sosro was not convinced. He still has faith in Joko Tingkir. He stood up and walked around the hall, frowning, trying to see clearly through the thick fog to understand the truth.
“In your opinion, is this just a joke from my second brother to try to destroy my trust in Joko Tingkir, so that he can benefit from it.”
Nogo Sosro's words touched his strategist's heart, the strategist paused and thought of this possibility. That's also very likely to happen. The second commander gave himself the name Ulo Sowo as well because he greatly admired Nogo Sosro's cold blood and cunning. The whole plot is very similar to his style.
As his strategist remained silent, Nogo Sosro knew exactly what was in his heart. Looks like he has hit the jackpot and coldly says, “Brother, brother! You're a man with no conscience. Then don't curse me for being cruel. Give command. Send those men and arrest Ulo Sowo, dead or alive. I want her body in front of me.”
"Ready, go!" His strategists did not dare to stay any longer. He left right after gathering his people.
As the main camp of the fortress, in the hall had placed a company of bandits consisting of 70 ordinary and 30 elite bandits, patrolling and guarding the hall. The bandits were under the command of Nogo Sosro.
However, while Nogo Sosro was discussing in the hall, Ulo Sowo had already first taken the first step. He understood his elder brother very well, whether the rumors were true or not, there would be no place for him anymore in this house. So, why not take advantage of these opportunities and opportunities, risking everything to save yourself? For a better result?
As the second bandit leader, Ulo Sowo led two companies consisting of 60 elites and 140 ordinary bandits. Ulo Sowo sent his trusted subordinates to organize them out of the barracks in groups, and gathered them in his yard.
When everything was ready, Ulo Sowo and his troops headed straight for the hall, the large number of his troops sparking waves of fear and unease among the non-combatants. The rumors they said and heard this morning, really happened.
As soon as Nogo Sosro found out, he sent an envoy to seek help from the barracks through the back door, while he personally rushed to the front gate. The two factions that fought together earlier were now facing each other. With a mixture of sneers and smiles, Nogo Sosro opened his mouth, “Brother, it is true that you intend to replace me. Wh why? Want to replace me on the spot so quickly?”
Ulo Sowo replied with the same facial gesture, “Are you not the same, Brother? Ever since you lost faith in me. Then this brother of yours can only apologize to you as well.”
Seeing the situation becoming gloomy, Nogo Sosro took a step back. “Brother, get rid of your troops. I promise I won't pursue this false act of yours.”
Right at this moment, one of Ulo Sowo's subordinates came beside him and lowered his voice, “Leader, I think he is trying to buy time. We have to attack now, otherwise, the longer we wait, the more uncertainty.”
Ulo Sowo nodded his head, “No need to pretend anymore, big brother. Everyone, attack!”
Comparing the strength of the two sides, Ulo Sowo's forces were twice as large as Nogo Sosro's, clearly exceeding the number by double. However, Nogo Sosro's forces were able to survive by relying on the main hall's defensive infrastructure, such as guards and fences.