FIVE KINGS (The Five Kings)
Chapter 3
In the land of Ki......
At that time Prince Siao Pek had heard the news in Cee's country there had been chaos and his father had perished. But the traitor Kong-sun Bu Ti had already perished as well. And until now has not been appointed a new king as his successor. Then he conferred with Pao Siok Gee. They seek reason and what they should do. In the negotiations it was decided that Siao Pek should immediately return to the land of Cee to accept the seat of his former father. Luckily Siao Pek, when he borrowed the army from Ki country, he got a loan of a hundred war chariots and soldiers from King Ki. After gaining strength then departed Lao Pek with the army of Ki to return to the land of Cee.
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Koan Tiong who led the borrowed army from the Louw country, day and night quickly made his way to the land of Cee. When he reached Cek-pek, he heard the news that the army from Ki's country had passed in that place. The time is long enough too. Koan Tiong was surprised he hurriedly spurred his horse quickly. His intentions caught up with Ki's army that was already in front of him. After walking thirty li more, then he met the army of Ki. At that time they were resting. Looks like Ki's soldiers are cooking rice. Seeing Siao Pek sitting inside the carriage, Koan Tiong advanced to the dapan of Prince Siao Pek and saluted.
”Kong-cu, since parting first are you okay? Now Kong-cu (Prince) is about to go where?” ask Koan Tiong.
”Yes, I've always been in good health. Now I am going to pu; going to Cee country to visit my father who said he died,” said Siao Pek.
”Prince Kiu is older than you. He should have presided over your father's mourning ceremony. Then I hope Kong-cu is willing to wait a while until he comes to meet with Kong-cu here. Thus Kong-cu does not cape itself,” said Koan Tiong.
Koan Ting intended to outsmart Prince Siao Pek.
”Ha, ha, ha, how clever Koan Tiong talks!” pao Siok Gee.
Pao was not far from there. Laughing he loudly said to Koan Tiong.
”Come, let's get you back! We are obliged to defend our respective lord!”
The Ki state army also looks furious and fierce they are ready to go forward if needed.
Looking at the country army Ki his eyes glared all over and his eyebrows stood up. They seemed to be gnawing their hands and attacking; koan Tiong became worried. He knew that his army was very small. If there was a battle, they would definitely lose. Then Koan Tiong pretended to obey and left. But suddenly while jumping on his horse, Koan Tiong immediately pulled out a bow and arrow. He aimed and pulled the bowstring. His arrows were aimed at Prince Siao Pek.
When the bow of arrows shot out, Siao Pek heard screaming in pain. From Siao Pek's mouth immediately spurted fresh blood! He vomited blood and fell off the top of the carriage he was riding.
Pao Siok Gee hastily polled his lord.
”Celaka!” yell Pao Siok Gee.
They cry bitterly. Seeing the incident Koan Tiong led his soldiers immediately left, when Koan Tiong suspected Prince Siao Pek had perished. Thus Prince Kiu will get the fortune of being king in the land of Cee.
Koan Tiong drives his horse to meet King Louw with Prince Kiu and his entourage.
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What really happened to Prince Siao Pek?
Beyond Koan Tiong's expectations, the opposite happened. Koan Tiong's arrow was only about Prince Siao Pek's belt!
Since Prince Siao Pek knew full well Koan Tiong's dexterity using an arrow, when hit by an arrow he was shocked. But he remembered that if he did not use his mind he was worried about being harvested again by Koan Tiong. Then at once he used a ruse. As soon as it hit the arrow, Siao Pek hurriedly bit the tip of his tongue so bloody. Then he pretended to vomit blood while pretending to fall from his carriage.
After Koan Tiong ran away and Pao Siok Gee found out that his student was only pretending to be dead, he was happy, Pao Siok Gee praised Siao Pek's ingenuity which he considered very clever. But he was still worried that Koan Tiong would come back again. They dare not dare to go again. He asked Prince Siao Pek to change his clothes immediately. He was also asked to move to a closed carriage. Then the group set off again by cutting the road through a small road.
When it was almost to the city of Lim-cu, Pao Siok Gee first entered the city to meet the ministers of the state of Cee. In front of the ministers Pao Siok Gee praised the intelligence of Prince Siao Pek. Pao Siok Gee proposed that Prince Siao Pek be appointed king in the land of Cee.
All the ministers seemed to still doubt, among them then someone asked, ”When Prince Kiu came here too? How should we give an excuse, if he comes to sue? Because Prince Kiu is the eldest son of our late King!”
”Have a streak of two King Cee killed, if we don't get a clever King, surely this country remains chaotic,” said Pao Siok Gee. ”Remember, where may you welcome Prince Kiu, on the matter that arrived first Prince Siao Pek. Is this not the fate God wants? Further think, King Louw who drove Prince Kiu home. I'm sure he means badly, and wants to be king here. Did you forget first. When King Song made Prince Tut king of Cee. He never stopped asking for bribes, so war broke out for years. Remember, our country has been in trouble for a long time. Will you obey the orders of King Louw?”
”But how can we thank King Louw who would bother to bring Prince Kiu here?” ask one of the other ministers.
”We already have a new King, Prince Siao Pek. Thus surely he would retreat by himself if he knew this!” sahut Pao Siok Gee's.
”We think Pao Siok Gee's talk was right!” sek Peng and Tong Kok Gee.
All the ministers agreed to the plan. They agreed to make Prince Siao Pek king of Cee.
Prince Siao Pek was soon invited into the city of Lim-cu.Then he was crowned king with the title Cee Hoan Kong.
Completed the appointment of Pao Siok Gee whispering in order to act wisely.
In the trial King Cee Hoan Kong issued an order. He asked all his warlords to arrange a guard. Then King Cee Hoan Kong ordered Tiong Sun Ciu to go see King Louw Cong Kong. The purpose of his departure is to tell that in the land of Cee there is a new king.
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