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Teen Passion Behind Potato Sacks
When Heru Cokro was on his way to the commander's tent, an unexpected encounter changed the direction of his attention. He almost hit a young soldier walking with a sack of potatoes that looked very heavy, almost fifty kilograms. It seemed like this soldier was about to feed the horses in the stable, and with ease, he was carrying the large sack.
Perhaps due to the rush, the soldier was unaware of the presence of Heru Cokro and almost hit him. One of the guards who saw this incident immediately drew his sword, ready to attack the uncivilized warrior.
However, Heru Cokro raised his head and observed the soldier. This young warrior was only around seventeen or eighteen years old. Her skin tends to tan and although she looks tall, she has incredible strength, like a leopard. Heru Cokro felt an aura of toughness and a strong warrior spirit from this young warrior, and it was extremely attractive.
When the angry guard referred to Heru Cokro, the young soldier suddenly felt nervous, and his heartbeat beat faster. However, this was not because of fear, but rather joy. Heru Cokro, with the strength of the Prabu Pandu Inner Cultivation Technique that he had trained up to the seventh layer, could feel the emotional changes in this warrior, and it was very strange.
"I'm sorry, Sir! Sorry, Sir!" The soldier quickly kneeled before Heru Cokro, his words coming out awkwardly. Apparently, he had recently learned to speak their language.
Heru Cokro frowned, stopped the guard who was about to crack down on the soldier, and said, "Stand up!"
The young soldier quickly picked up a sack of potatoes and immediately left. Meanwhile, the guard who testified about the incident commented softly, "Master, this person is truly amazing."
Heru Cokro nodded as he said, "Contact Pamomong Berdasi Rat to investigate this matter. However, don't tell him who ordered this."
"Good, Master!" The guard followed his orders closely.
After this small incident was resolved, Heru Cokro finally arrived at the commander's tent, where Ashwatama, who was sitting in a wheelchair, was already waiting for him.
Aswatama greeted respectfully, "Your Majesty!"
Heru Cokro nodded and sat down, "Talk about the situation of the natives."
In Banjarmasin, there are two large groups of indigenous people, the first is a group that tends to be more violent, and the second is the Dayak tribe which is widespread in the Kalimantan region. The arrival of the Tiger Legion certainly made all of these groups wary.
Initially, the native tribes tried to fight the Tiger Legion. Unfortunately, when they faced off against the elite forces, the difference in strength became very clear. The battle took place in the open plains, and the result was a crushing defeat for the natives.
Seeing the deteriorating situation, the natives decided to retreat to Mount Bukit Raya. The deep mountains and forests were where they came from, a very familiar place and they mastered it. Even Ashwatama, the god-ranked general, did not dare to take the risk by entering the region.
The conditions of the war have reached a dead end. Fortunately, the plains were still safe enough for Al Shin District, and Ashwatama's strategy changed. The Tiger Legion was now focused on cleaning up the ferocious beasts and overcoming the natural disasters on the plains. They also took advantage of this time to train their troops.
However, for the natives who retreated to Mount Bukit Raya, Ashwatama did not give up. He sent spies to conduct investigations, preparing for future military operation measures. As it turned out, the Dayak tribe was the true leader in the forests and mountains. Even the trained spies of the Pamomong Berdasi Rats could get lost in the middle of the mountains or fall in their traps.
Mount Bukit Raya is an area that is forbidden to be accessed. Fortunately, Ashwatama has an alternative plan. In the meadow, the Tiger Legion managed to defeat ten Dayak tribes and capture thirty thousand of them.
More than 80% of prisoners are forced to work in various fields and gardens. Meanwhile, about the remaining 10%, or about five thousand young and powerful men, were chosen to join the army. Aswatama's strategy was to train the younger generation of the Dayak tribe into a formidable mountain army, which would then be used to fight against the other Dayak tribe members.
This plan can be said to be very bold. Without Heru Cokro's decision to authorize Ashwatama before leaving, none of this would have happened. Normally, the Military Affairs Department would have to submit a proposal and Heru Cokro would have to agree to it to organize and expand the military. However, Heru Cokro granted this authority to Ashwatama because the island of Borneo had its own characteristics, and Ashwatama was a god-ranked general.
Controlling the teenagers of the Dayak tribe and training a loyal army was a very difficult task. But because of his great level of trust in Ashwatama, Heru Cokro also believed in his plan.
Suddenly, Heru Cokro remembered the young warrior he had just met. "Is he a teenager of the Dayak Tribe?" thought.
At the right moment, the guard who had gone to investigate entered the tent. "Master, we have identified the identity of the soldier. He was indeed a newly recruited Dayak Tribe teenager."
This is in accordance with the assumption of Heru Cokro. Seeing the doubt on Ashwatama's face, Heru Cokro explained in simple terms what had just happened.
"So, Master's point is that his identity is not as simple as it seems?" asked Aswatama, wisely he could read more than just the words and actions of Heru Cokro. With the rank and position of Heru Cokro, he wouldn't have bothered massively if the warrior was just an ordinary person.
"We'll see later" Heru Cokro replied as he turned to the guard. "General Aswatama will be in charge of this investigation."
Aswatama quickly responded, "Well, sir."
Heru Cokro left the barracks and returned to Al Shin District. That night, he held a banquet at the Ruler's Manor to welcome the various representatives of the various powers in the city.
The guests included team leaders from the three elite forces of the union, high-level players from UK-9, some heads of the Chamber of Commerce, and even the surrendered Dayak Chieftain. Civil servants led by Witana Sideng Rana and generals led by Aswatama were also present.
Heru Cokro saw this banquet as an opportunity to bring Witana Sideng Rana to a more advanced position. More importantly, through this banquet, he wanted to convey a clear message that Al Shin District will continue to be an open society where everyone can coexist.
Previously, Al Shin District had been managed by Manguri Rajaswa, who did not even have a title. The various powers had been worried about the future of this city. However, the direct explanation from the Master personally on that night received a warm reception from everyone, and Heru Cokro became the main star of the banquet.
Various powers flocked to drink with him and strengthen their friendship. Heru Cokro was very familiar with this kind of situation, and his smile was so natural as he enjoyed the night.
The next day, Heru Cokro was involved in various opening ceremonies and parties. When the message from the Regent of Gresik arrived, the Chamber of Commerce was overjoyed. They came eagerly to invite him to their shop opening ceremony. Even the previously opened shops celebrate their reopening with a grand ceremony.