The Sky Dragon Swordsman
#138. Yeseka Liberation
It was getting dark when Mathandeva and Chen Khu along with hundreds of others arrived in the middle of the forest where there were dozens of small houses and a house that looked larger than the other houses with a burning torch stuck in several places.
Dozens of children ran to welcome them, and the women were seen coming out and approaching their husbands.
"Give respect to the king of Gurjara. "the order of Desmar which was directly carried out by all the people - people who lived in the forest even though their hearts were shocked.but when they heard the king Gurjara..there was hope in their hearts because it was no secret that Yaseka was a close friend of Mathanadeva.
"What really happened to Desmar..? " said Mathanadeva then on a tree laid in front of a fireplace that had been lit when it was getting dark.
Desmar took a deep breath before starting his story.
"Everything started since the discovery of gold in our region. "he said the beginning of the story.Desmar's speech stopped for a while before he continued.His view was empty and far ahead like he was imagining his past.
Desmar then continued his story..
" When the kingdom of Nishada began to develop since the discovery of gold in several places simultaneously, so that the wheels of their economy began to move slowly and slowly - land.. the kingdom of Nishada which was originally just a small and poor kingdom began to change its face.
Buildings - build a magnificent stand as the income of the working population of Nishada. The increase in income also attracted traders to enter the kingdom to peddle their merchandise, then return with gold produced from the regions they came.
The Nishada royal government began to apply taxes to spur development so that many magnificent markets stood up as well to strengthen the kingdom's military.
Initially, the kingdom of Nishada, recruited mercenaries to strengthen the border region, then recruited the population to become soldiers.
Narendra, who was the son of a concubine, wanted to kill the reigning Yeseka, only. Nishada residents were very flattering Yaseka, nishada nature seems to be very appreciative.it is seen from the development of the progress of the kingdom of Nishada very fast, besides, Yeseka is also known as a wise king and very considerate of his people..
It makes Narendra must use a cunning way to take power without opposing the wishes of the People.
Narendra's plan began by offering to recruit warriors and warriors, under the pretext that he wanted to help ease Yaseka's duties.
Yaseka, who had no bad thoughts to his half-brother, agreed to Narendra's wishes, and apparently, the swordsmen and soldiers recruited by Narendra were prepared to carry out a silent coup.
Narendra promised the commander-in-chief of the army as well as the leadership of a high rank and great wealth if he managed to help him seize power secretly without the knowledge of the people of Nishada.
Yeseka will remain king of Nishada as a symbol of no turmoil or rebellion, but all decisions are in the hands of Nerendra.
All the guards and soldiers loyal to Yaseka were replaced and transferred, and some of them were arrested and imprisoned for no apparent reason, all under the pretext of the king's order.
Narendra's gurgle was eventually smelled by Desmar, but by the time Desmar reported it to Yeseka, it was too late.
Yaseka and Desmar were besieged in Yaseka's workroom where all the guards stationed at the king's palace were Narendra's men.
An unbalanced fight is inevitable.. Yeseka, who knew himself to be the real target of all Narendra's plans, was forced to sacrifice himself to make a loophole for Desmar to escape, in order to continue to be able to provide resistance and inform the residents of Nishada if Narendra has staged a coup.
Other propaganda continues to be carried out by Narendra to smooth his plans.the policy to raise taxes applied to him and make Yaseka as a mask, he said, then he appeared before the people as if - if opposed to the policy and chose to challenge the King to defend the small people.The propaganda carried out by Narendra slowly - the land began to get sympathy from the people of Nishada..and more and more people hate Yaseka because of his policy which is considered not in favor of the small people and their love for Narendra continues to grow because Narendra always appears as their defender by opposing the policy.
Voices - voices of support for Narendra who is more worthy of being king Nishada increasingly loudly shouted by the people of Nishada who consumed Narendra propaganda until the peak in three days.. Narendra will ascend to the throne to kill Yaseka.."
Mathanadeva was stunned after listening to all that Desmar told her, even Mathanadeva forgot to bite the piece of chicken in her hand.
" Why hasn't this information reached me before..?" tanya Mathanadeva then who broke the silence of the night.
"His Majesty and I have not had time to send letters to some kingdoms that are noble friends when the people of Narendra arrest and detain the noble Yaseka.
We also had the thought to ask for help to the Andhara kingdom but if we send a letter without the official seal of the kingdom we are not sure.. for that we hide in this place and continue to fight - resistance while waiting for a miracle.. "
"Hmm... Three more days huh..?? how is Chen Khu..? " said Mathanadeva while mangosteen and then turned to Chen Khu who had laid his body on dry leaves.
"I mean your highness..? " reply Chen Khu then changed his position to sit cross-legged.
"We will postpone our journey for a few days to renew Yaseka first. only after that we continue our journey.. how..? "
"But your majesty, how can we do all that in just three days..? while the soldiers and warriors that Narendra has are not few..?chen Khu looked doubtful.
"I have thought about the plan and we will do it silently - quietly. the rest let Yaseka himself take care of it. "reply Mathanadeva sambl clenched his hand.
" General Desmar..!! barwhat's the number of your entire army..? mathanadeva said while setting his sights on Desmar who seemed enthusiastic listening to the discussion between Mathanadeva and Chen Khu.
"For the time being, we have only three thousand noble ones, scattered in various places. and one thousand five hundred who are with me at this time" replied Desmar briefly.
"All right, tomorrow we will carry out the plan" said Mathanadeva steady.
" But your highness..??!" chen Khu was surprised.
"I will do it with or without you" Mathanadeva replied and asked Desmar to gather some of his men who have the highest ability among others.
"It's called coercion..!!" muttered Chen Khu while scratching his head and then walked to the side of Mathanadeva.
Mathanadeva laughed while embracing Chen Khu's shoulder..
"I'm sure..you won't leave the brothers to fend for themselves won't you..? like Yaseka, we have been friends for a long time and our relationship is almost like a brother" muttered Mathanadeva.
Chen Khu simply nodded and remained silent, and inwardly he confirmed the remark of Mathanadeva.