Bamboo Flute Swordsman

Chapters 19. Guidance of the Kanjeng Lodaya

Along with the clear report that the forces of the North Matraman Kingdom that will attack the Eastern Matraman Kingdom numbered ten thousand soldiers and this army was led directly by Mahapatih Argadana, this made the guts of the Eastern Matraman Royal Adviser Kanjeng Lodaya instantly collapse. There are doubts that his side can win.

In addition to the difference in the number of troops that are too far away, the soldiers of the Northern Matraman Kingdom are also notoriously tough and difficult to defeat. Moreover, there are three strongest senopati and Mahapatih Argadana who come to the front line.

In this precarious position, Kanjeng Lodaya decided to move. According to Kanjeng Lodaya's calculations that the forces of the Eastern Matraman Kingdom might only be able to withstand war for three or four days, more than that this kingdom will soon be flattened to the ground.

On the night before the big war, Kanjeng Lodaya went to the enemy camp. The purpose of the arrival of Kanjeng Lodaya is to attract attention from Mahapatih Argadana by leaking a map of the strength of the forces of East Matraman.

"Stop..!" exclaimed the North Matraman Kingdom soldiers who were on guard duty at the camp when they saw someone suspicious.

That person immediately stopped and raised his hand as a sign of not wanting to make a fuss. The soldiers then searched the body of the man to retrieve weapons or other objects that were considered dangerous and suspicious. After finding nothing, the man was immediately taken to face Senopati Surya Wisesa.

"Report Gusti Senopati." said the guard soldier with a kneeling position.

"Are you interrupting my break?" senopati Surya Wisesa.

“Ampun. ampuni servant Gusti Senopati. The servant wanted to report that we had found someone suspicious." the soldier reported in a trembling voice, the soldier was afraid that he might have mispronounced.

"The suspicious guy? bring him here." Senopati orders Surya Wisesa.

"The Gusti Senopati... "

Then the soldier came out of the tent and went back in with someone whose hands were tied and whose head was covered in black cloth. Senopati Surya Wisesa then hinted to open the man's head covering cloth.

At that time there had been a middle-aged man wearing the oversized clothes of the Eastern Matraman Kingdom, his age was roughly around fifties. His black mustache adorned his old face. In one look Senopati Surya Wisesa can see the look of deceit on the face of the person.

"Oos.. You apparently." said Senopati Surya Wisesa flat.

“Honour to Senopati Surya Wisesa.." said the man while bowing his head.

"Hahaha. funny.You're so funny. How can an advisor of the Eastern Matraman Kingdom pay respect to the senopati of the enemy?” senopati asked Surya Wisesa still with her laughter.

"Hamba is indeed an advisor in the Eastern Matraman Kingdom, but in this region the servant is no one Gusti, so it is appropriate if the servant pays respect to Gusti Senopati." answer that person who is none other than Kanjeng Lodaya.

Kanjeng Lodaya is being as friendly as possible to attract the attention of Senopati Surya Wisesa. But this action certainly did not escape the observation of the senopati. Then Senopati Surya Wisesa brought Kanjeng Lodaya to meet Mahapatih Argadana.

After they reached the resting place of Mahapatih Argadana, Kanjeng Lodaya immediately explained the purpose of his arrival. Kanjeng Lodaya briefly asked for protection to the forces of the North Matraman Kingdom so that he and his family did not become victims of this war. In return Kanjeng Lodaya is willing to provide information on the power maps and strategies to be executed by the forces of the Eastern Matraman Kingdom.

Unexpectedly by Senopati Surya wisesa, Mahapatih Argadana immediately agreed to a request from Kanjeng Lodaya. Senopati Surya Wisesa stared intently at Mahapatih, but soon this senopati paled after seeing a sign from Mahapatih Argadana.

After Kanjeng Lodaya finished explaining all the information and strategies of his kingdom to the enemy, he immediately left the camp site and returned to the Eastern Matraman Kingdom. Kanjeng Lodaya moved very carefully so that his presence was unknown to others.

"Kanjeng Lodaya is a very dangerous person, he could have deliberately come here to deceive our troops Gusti Patih" he continued.

"I know what your question means Surya Wisesa. I also know you must be worried about loyalty from Kanjeng Lodaya, but you don't have to think about it, I already have my own plan for him. Without you knowing, we also need help from him.

Do you know Surya Wisesa, our war is not just with the Eastern Matraman Kingdom. There are still many wars that will await us, therefore if we have an opportunity like this we must take it.”

“By accepting the offer of Kanjeng Lodaya, it means that we have reduced the casualties from our side. Do you understand Surya Wisesa? ask Mahapatih Argadana.

"extraordinary.. Gusti Patih is very clever, it is fitting that Gusti Patih never loses all wars. This lowly servant has clearly understood." replied Senopati Surya Wisesa.

"After we have conquered the Eastern Matraman Kingdom, we need someone to govern the region. When that happens let Lodaya take power for a moment before we take over from him. I will also deploy some special forces to monitor the movements of Lodaya" Mahapatih Argadana said.

That is why the forces of the Northern Matraman Kingdom were able to quickly defeat the forces of the Eastern Matraman Kingdom in just two days. All of that happened because of the intervention of Kanjeng Lodaya.

And what resulted in Senopati Marigil was stabbed to death by the sword was also the act of his actions. This was done in order to smooth out the plan that he had neatly arranged.

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After two days of rest, the forces of the Northern Matraman Kingdom will soon return to their kingdom. All the preparations had been completed they did, the horse-drawn carriages they had prepared well.

"Lodaya. "the voice of Mahapatih Argadana calls Kanjeng Lodaya.

"Hamba Gusti Patih's.. " Kanjeng Lodaya approached while bowing respectfully.

"I and some of the troops will return to the North Matraman Kingdom, some I will place them here. And remember, I've also stationed some special forces, so I warn you not to act out."

"The servant will not dare. Servants will remember Gusti Patih's message well." replied Kanjeng Lodaya.

After the departure of Mahapatih Argadana and part of his army, Kanjeng Lodaya gathered all the kings from the small kingdom that had once sided with the Eastern Matraman Kingdom.

In the presence of the kings, Kanjeng Lodaya explained that the Eastern Matraman Kingdom was gone. His entire realm had been converted into the possession of the Northern Matraman Kingdom.

Kanjeng Lodaya also explained that there will only be one kingdom, namely the Kingdom of North Matraman. Later the small kingdoms would change into duchies and would be led by a duke.

"Do you understand?"

The kings have no other choice, if they intend to fight, of course, life will be at stake. They exchanged lyrics and nodded at the same time.

"We understand Gusti..."