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The Gojalisuta War Part 16
Raden Partajumena knew that the main force of Trajutresna's army was the one to attack, and with only 40 thousand men, Arya Prabawa would definitely not be able to defend the place. Since that's the case, why not just step back and reduce the unwanted casualties?
With that, the two forces seem to have returned to the situation of the 2-year fight between Arya Setyaki and Ditya Yaahgriwa.
Actually, whether it was Patih Pancadnyana or Raden Partajumena, they would not make such a decision. The 2-year stalemate, regardless of which country it was, the burden of war on the country was far greater than it could handle.
With a large amount of grain sent to the battlefield, many civilians signed up to serve, many people helped transport resources, and many young men were sent to the battlefield, the economy is on the verge of collapse.
This was especially Dwarawati who fought far from home, and made long transportation routes. With each unit of grain delivered, 4 to 5 units would be wasted.
If they continue to survive, even a strong country like Dwarawati will not be able to survive, and the strength of their country will be lost in war.
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Roberto Tent
"The first step was successfully completed, isn't it time for the second step?" Prabowo Sugianto asked.
Roberto nodded. "I'll suggest it during tonight's meeting."
"Good!"
"Do you think Patih Pancadnyana will agree with our plan?"
“He will definitely do it. Today's victory is enough to show the problem.”
"Lotu Wong, what do you think?"
In the battle, Lotu Wong leads an army of players to destroy the Gunadeva Resi, even taking down the Gunadewa Resi. In the ranking of battle contribution points, he was second only to Heru Cokro.
The reason Heru Cokro is higher is because of the killing by 10 thousand Javanese cavalry Dwipa. Therefore, the prestige of Lotu Wong in the IKN Alliance grew.
Lotu Wong laughed. "Based on what I saw, even if we didn't raise it, Patih Pancadnyana would have thought of it."
"How's it?"
“Don't underestimate him. Under the pressure of the Mandura and Dwarawati alliance army, Patih Pancadnyana could survive 46 days without grain and the army did not riot. He would definitely take the wisdom from this battle and find another way to destroy Mandura. With her character, she definitely would not survive like Ditya Yaahgriwa.” Prabowo Sugianto.
"Smart!" The Allies praised him for his great analysis.
"It looks like we have a 60% chance of winning this battle." Roberto said happily.
News of Trajutresna's army killing the Gunadeva Rishis has spread everywhere and amazed and uprooted every kingdom.
The next day after the war, Patih Pancadnyana ordered Ditya Mahodara to lead 50 thousand elite light-armored infantry eastward, and head southwestward for an offensive.
Ever since Trajutresna's army began to use such cavalry, each of them would carry milk and jerky in order to survive a day in battle. To ensure that, Roberto and the other rulers provided 40 thousand Military Ration Pills. With that, Ditya Mahodara led 50 thousand people to the east without any sign of grain being used.
Since Raden Partajumena took over Arya Setyaki as commander, the strategy of the Dwarawati army has changed to the west of Gandamana Hill.
Ditya Mahodara led 50 thousand cavalry and rushed. It took them a day to reach this fortress.
Adding to the fact that Lotu Wong and the others had followed and used the siege weapons they carried with their storage bags, after a fierce battle, Dwarawati's forces were defeated, and everyone died.
After attacking the fort, Ditya Mahodara gave the order to burn all the grain.
A huge fire blazed and covered half of the sky. Due to too much grain, the fire lasted for three days and three nights, and still had not been extinguished, a burning smell spread throughout the area.
When the army of Dwarawati heard the news and rushed to help, the army of Ditya Mahodara had already left. Looking at the burning and destroyed fortress, the faces of the Dwarawati soldiers were all deathly pale.
The war of Gojalisuta gathered over 90% of the armies of both countries. If one side loses, they will be in a disadvantageous and irreversible position.
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The Royal Palace of Trajutresna.
Prabu Boma Narakasura said happily, “Patih Pancadnyana really did not disappoint me. He was a general in his time!”
The ministers and officials agreed, and only Ditya Ancakogra who was sitting on the side had mixed feelings.
Everyone at Trajutresna felt that they must have won this time.
Dita Amisunda, still a little worried. “Rajaku, Patih Pancadnyana is young, and I'm afraid this victory will make him arrogant. Since the fortress has been destroyed, we just need to hold on, and the army of Dwarawati will be forced to retreat. I was worried that he would use his army again to fight to the death with the army of Dwarawati for no reason.”
His words were like a cold wind, making the entire court feel cold.
Thinking of the situation where Trajutresna's forces were besieged, the ministers and officials felt goosebumps. Raden Partajumena's prestige was too high, and even in such a situation, no one would say that Trajutresna's forces would definitely win.
The moment Raden Partajumena took the chance, he would change the entire situation in an instant.
Prabu Boma Narakasura was similar to Ditya Amisunda, and still feared Patih Pancadnyana was using his army to attack. When he learned that Trajutresna's army was besieged, he was so scared that he had many sleepless nights.
Hearing his words, Prabu Boma said, “Ditya Amisunda was right. I will write a decision letter to Ditya Amisunda personally, and bring the troops to take control of Patih Pancadnyana so that he cannot get out of the gap and fight them.”
"Yes, my king!" Ditaya Amisunda finally feel comfortable.
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Ditya House Yaahgriwa. Ever since she was dismissed from duty, Ditya Yamahgriwa had not listened to her good friend Ditya Ancakogra's arrangements to leave, and instead returned to the ruler's residence.
Hearing that Trajutresna's army attacked the fortress, Ditya Yamahgriwa was conflicted. He muttered, “Am I really wrong? Am I not as good as him? I hope Trajutresna's men win so I have no regrets in this life.”
Dwarawati Kingdom.
King Dwarawati frowned as he looked at Patih Udawa. “How is the situation with other countries?”
The destruction of Fort Astana Gandamana left this minister not knowing what to do. Some white hair grew on his head as he said, “My fingers, the situation has changed and whatever we do will not make a difference. The key lies in Raden Partajumena, and if he can turn things around.”
Prabu Krishna monitors resources at Astana Gandamana. Before he returned, he had spoken to Raden Partajumena. Outsiders would naturally know nothing about the conversation between the two. The only change was that after a secret conversation, the king was much more relaxed and less tense as when he heard that the Fortress of Astana Gandamana was destroyed.