FIVE KINGS (The Five Kings)

Chapter 23

"King Cee was very harmonious with his neighbors, he liked to give gifts, but received very few parcels. With just a few parcels is enough, it is not necessary to have to remove the entire contents of the state warehouse."

King Song was very excited, he sent messengers along with Leng Cek to go to King Cee's camp to ask for peace.

When Tay Siok Pi's face turned red once, he felt very embarrassed because his wits did not go well.

As soon as Song's envoy met King Cee, he handed over ten pairs of jade and a thousand pieces of pure gold, and explained that King Song asked for peace and asked for union. King Cee smiled with satisfaction.

"Attacking Song's country, is on the orders of Emperor Ciu, how I dare to make my own decisions," King Cee Hoan Kong told Song's envoy. "This problem is forced I have to ask the help of Commander Ciu to convey it to Emperor Ciu, then the problem is resolved."

King Cee brought the gold and jade that he handed over to the commander Tan Biat, to the commander King Cee explained that King Song asked for peace.

"If Kun-houw is willing to forgive him," said Tan Biat, "I can immediately inform His Majesty, I don't think His Majesty will mind."

"All right," said King Cee.

King Cee ordered Song's emissaries to go home first to await the verdict from His Majesty Ciu.

When His Majesty Ciu had given the verdict and King Song's plea was well received, King Cee immediately held a meeting with King Song to establish peace.

After all the business was done, Tan Biat resigned and continued to lead the Ciu war troops back to his country. While King Cee, Tan and Co, each brought his war troops back to his own country.

After King Cee Hoan Kong returned to his country.......

One day King Cee Hoan Kong held a trial, when Koan Tiong proposed that King Cee invade The land.

"Since the Kingdom of Ciu was moved to the east of China, among the small countries there has been nothing as strong as The country" said Koan Tiong. "Especially since The country defeated the country Tong Kek and its capital was completed. Now the position of The state becomes increasingly firm. This is because the country is sheltered by mountains, the back of which is protected by rivers. On the left and right are clamped by a deep abyss. In short The country is the same as a goa tiger, very dangerous.

The King used to rely only on the geography of his strategic country. They hit Song country, attacked Khouw country. He also defied Emperor Ciu. Plus now The country became a family of Couw country. While the land of Couw is very large, strong army. Several countries located in the Han-yang area, managed to block them. Because of that, The country is becoming more arrogant and big head only.

If my lord is to defend the Kingdom of Ciu and become a champion among the Young Kings, my lord must eradicate the land of Couw first. But want to eradicate the land of Couw; my lord must seize the land first."

"Rubber, I agree," said King Cee Hoan Kong. "I know The land like the light of China. I've been trying to conquer it for a long time, but baby hasn't had a good chance."

"Now is the right time to get The country," said Leng Cek. "Prince Tut, who was titled The Le Kong when he was king for two years, was expelled by Tay Ciok. He made Prince Hut his successor. But Kho Ki Bi had killed Prince Hut.

"He raised Prince Bi. The late King Cee Siang Kong, killed Prince Bi. Tay Ciok immediately raised Prince Gi. As minister Tay Ciok has expelled his king. Prince Gi, the king's expelled brother, usurps his throne. Obviously they've gone too far! They broke the rules. This reason is very good for us to hit them. Now Prince Tut is in Lek's land. Every day he tried to reclaim his throne. Tay Ciok is dead. In the country, they have no smart people. If my lord sends the commander to the land of Lek to help Prince Tut, then he can become the king again. Because remember the kindness of my Lord, nisccaya he will submit and union with the land of Cee."

King Cee Hoan Kong agreed on Leng Cheque's suggestion. He ordered Pin Si Bu to bring 200 war chariots to the land of The.

Pin Si Bu leads his soldiers to the land of The.

When Pin Si Bu reached Lek's land, he built a 20 li camp outside Lek-shia. Then he gave news to The Le Kong about the meaning of his arrival.

While The Le Kong and Pin Si Bu were talking, the newscaster who had gone to the king's city of The had returned. That guy gave me news.

"Tay Ciok is dead. Now Siok Ciam who became Siang Tay-hu (Minister's Fund) there." said the reporter.

"Who is that Siok Ciam?" ask Pin Si Bu.

"He's a good man and only good at taking care of the country, but not a clever warlord" The Le Kong said with a cheerful laugh.

Pin Si Bu congratulates The Le Kong.

"Then be firm in Kun-houw's position!" pin Si Bu said.

"If I could be king again" said The Le Kong, "for life I will never forget the thought of Cee!"

Pin Si Bu and The Le Kong set up a strategy that they will run.

The Le Kong led his army to attack the town of Tay-leng.

Tay-leng city guard named Pok He, he deployed his troops to face the attack of The Le Kong army. Not long ago the war was great. When both sides were busy fighting, it was unexpected that Pin Si Bu's troops were supporting from behind. So the city of Tay-leng fell into the hands of Cee's troops, so the city fell into the hands of Pin Si Bu.

Knowing that the city he guarded had been captured by the enemy, General Pok He insyaf would not be able to fight anymore. He got off his chariot and surrendered. But The Le Kong who hurt him, would not accept. For 17 years, Pok He has defeated The Le Kong. The Le Kong had Pok He arrested and executed.

"Why is my master trying to kill me?" yell Pok He. "Does My Master not wish to seize The Capital?"

"Durrect man! What are you gonna let live for?" jolt Le Kong.

"If my Master forgives the servant, then the servant will behead Prince Gi," Pok He said while lamenting.

"You've got the wits to kill Cu Gi!" the Benthak Le Kong. "I know you're gonna lie to me, you're gonna run, right?"

"Now the affairs of the state are in the hands of Siok Ciam, the servant of his good friend. If my Master forgives the servant, I will meet Siok Ciam to join. I guarantee you Prince Gi can bring him here!"

"O, old thief, lying dorna! Good is your wits. You want to trick me! If I release you, then you're with Siok Ciam against me!" the Le Kong.

"I can prevent Pok He from deceiving my Master" said Pin Si Bu. "I heard Pok He's relatives are in Tay-leng town, you hold them in Lek-shia town as collateral."

"Yes, you're right" said Pok He, "if the servant breaks the promise, my lord may kill the servant's relatives."

"Well, then all right! I agree so" said The Le Kong. "If I deny your relatives I will finish!"