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The Grassland Alliance Invasion Part 12
As dusk arrived, news of the great victory spread to the command headquarters, and the commanders contacted Heru Cokro to get their views. For Heru Cokro, integrating all the prairie tribes was the best option there was.
Heru Cokro is the type of person who does not make arbitrary decisions. "It's..." Tipukhris was speechless, "I am only a general, I cannot make such a decision."
"Don't worry, we won't expect you for that" Gajah Mada said firmly. "The Regent of Gresik will hold discussions with Sher and other tribes about the surrender. All you need to do is lead your army to join Jawa Dwipa."
Tipukhris sighed and grumbled, "Maybe this is fate. Unity of the Gresik region under the control of Java Dwipa seems inevitable."
As he thought about the fate of different prairie tribes, Tipukhris felt confused between worry and happiness. During this year, the relationship between the prairie tribes and the Javanese Dwipa has been rolling, cooperating with each other and breaking up, rolling again, and there is even a sense of hatred for betrayal.
Tipukhris has a deep insight into the future. For him, as the relationship between the prairie tribes and the Javanese Dwipa grew closer, he felt the potential of the resources that Java Dwipa had to help them. Giving up and living in Java Dwipa is not a bad choice.
"Don't worry, I won't hesitate. Tomorrow I will lead the army" Tipukhris said, staring at Gajah Mada with unwavering determination. "As a villain in this war, I will also be responsible."
In his words, Tipukhris already had the determination to make sacrifices. To him, Java Dwipa was a kind heart that might allow ordinary soldiers to survive, but as a commander, he would definitely not be spared punishment.
In this critical moment, Tipukhris shows the courage and responsibility of a general. He is a true man worthy of respect.
Gajah Mada looked at Tipukhris with a complex view. "General, you don't have to do this. Actually, Regent Gresik hopes you can forget the past and continue to work for the Javanese army Dwipa."
"?" In Tipukhris's eyes, there was a brightness of hope emerging.
Seeing the doubt in Tipukhris' eyes, Gajah Mada continued, "General, do not hesitate. Have you heard of Sakera? He once fought Jawa Dwipa, but now he is recognized by the Regent of Gresik and is very valuable to him."
Tipukhris nodded, and that hope grew stronger in his heart. Which man does not want to rule the territory and build fame and career?
"Your ghost, Heru Cokro has long heard of you. Unfortunately, he is not currently in Java Dwipa and cannot meet you personally. Therefore, he wants me to tell you that if you agree, you will be able to lead a division."
In this short conversation, Gajah Mada has spoken many words of praise to Tipukhris. Heart's shaking. The promise of the Ruler of Java Dwipa must have a deep meaning. Thinking of the four great generals of Java Dwipa, none of them were not leading generals.
He was sure he was going to die, and seeing this hope, his emotions could not be held back and he said, "Thank you for your generosity. I will work hard to repay him!"
Gajah Mada stood to the side, nodding silently. When Tipukhris regained his composure, Gajah Mada continued, "For tomorrow's battle, we need your help."
"Sure, give the order!" Tipukhris has fully adapted his new role.
"Tomorrow morning, you will lead your troops as usual to attack Java Dwipa..."
Inside the tent, Gajah Mada began to describe the scheme and spread the order to the commanders. It was only at midnight, when Gajah Mada was getting ready to leave.
How Tipukhris would convince the other generals was no longer his business. He believed that with Tipukhris' abilities and Pasikin's head, it would be quite astonishing to them.
The 4th Division will not attack Lake Banyuwangi. Instead, they would attack the tribal camps that were in their territory. Gajah Mada did not believe that any leader would be so foolish as to do something beyond bounds.
In that meadow, there were their wives and families. One must say that Raden Partajumena attacking the root of the problem is a brilliant strategy that can reverse the overall situation.
"Please talk!"
"The leader of the Udo Udo tribe, Akhsat, and his followers were captured by the Division of Law and Order, they were sent to prison pending a court decision."
Tipukhris said nothing. Akhsat had been contacted by him, and his plan was to use them to open the gates of Java Dwipa. They never expected that before the operation began, they would be dismantled by Jawa Dwipa. It seems that Akhsat is being watched by Jawa Dwipa. Thinking of how much Akhsat believed in acting, Tipukhris could only smile bitterly.
About the methods of the Javanese spy Dwipa, Tipukhris understood in a deeper way. He also understood that the reason Gajah Mada said this was to remind him that as a surrender, he was not allowed to play around. If not, he will be killed.
"You can relax!"
At this point, Tipukhris had no other thoughts.
"Good!"
Gajah Mada stood up and left, disappearing in the darkness of the night.
The night sky was dark as ink, and silent. A new day is about to begin.
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On the 14th day of the second month at Maspion, the sun rises from the east with its heat and emits its bright rays on the surface of the earth. The sunlight reflected the sparkle from the armor of the large army gathered outside the Maspion. A total of 30 thousand alliance troops had joined the Smelter City Protection Division and completely besieged Maspion. Using their storage bags, the alliance troops carried a large number of siege weapons. A hundred trebuchets lined up in a single line in front of the battlefield.
Although Maspion was only a sub-district, they could not install a sufficient number of three-arc arcuballistas on the walls of their sub-district, even though Java Dwipa was so rich. Maspion only had four sets of such weapons. Facing a hundred trebuchets, it seemed that they were greatly lacking in weaponry.
"Prepare fire!" the commander shouted, and a hundred trebuchets were fired at once. Huge stones were thrown towards the walls of the Maspion subdistrict, producing a deafening sound as the stones landed strongly. As if a bolt of lightning, the stones exploded on the border of Salt Island. The huge explosion frightened the animals and fled into the mountains.
The situation is so grand. Not only were there ordinary stones, but also some that were burned with alchemical fire oil. These special stones, when burned, were like giant fireballs flying through the air. The fireball looks like it was fired from a volcano, giving off a feeling of destruction and giving the feathers goosebumps. Its power was almost comparable to that of a cannon.
In the past, the trebuchet was known as a cannon and was the best siege weapon in the era of cold weapons. That was because the advance step of the trebuchet could launch a gunpowder projectile, increasing its strength to a higher level. Some bad guys can even use trebuchets to fire poisons or cadavers, causing the spread of disease. This method was very devious and was one of the earliest forms of biological weapons.
Anyone who was hit by the boulders would not be able to survive. The poor soldiers will be smashed to pieces and their arcuballistas will be plucked from the wall. Even a strong and sturdy city wall would have some cracks and openings. The trebuchet force in the siege proved effective.
Fortunately, within 20 meters of the wall, no building could be erected. Usually, some temporary stores or food carts will stand there. During the war, such a seller had closed his shop long ago. Otherwise, a hundred trebuchets would be enough to destroy this region.
Along with the proven strength of the trebuchet, the alliance army began to attack. The soldiers carried siege ladders and fearlessly braved the rain of arrows, they attacked the city walls. The alliance army was like a black wave coming from above, determined to drown Maspion.
The 3rd Division was a pure infantry division consisting of heavy armored infantry, spears, and the Luwuk Majapahit Sword army. Their only flaw was the lack of archers, which was extremely detrimental in defense. In this precarious situation, the Jayakalana could only rely on an independent regiment of cavalry to act as archers. They cooperate with the city protection unit and the rain of arrows almost never stops.
Lotu Wong noticed the lack of archers and encouraged his troops to continue attacking. At that moment, the alliance army managed to reach the bottom of the wall. However, their nightmare had just begun.
Within a day, Jayakalana managed to recruit three thousand reserve troops. For mountain barbarians like them, this might be their first time getting involved in a war, but they were not afraid at all. Their only task was to continue throwing rolling pieces of wood and stone, because with such a large number of alliance troops, no matter how they threw, it would definitely hit someone.