FIVE KINGS (The Five Kings)

Chapter 32

Narrated in the land of Couw........

King Couw's sons Him Pi and Him Tan were both born to the beautiful Empress Sit-kui, but Him Tan is more intelligent than her birthstone.

Consort Bun loved her very much and the people of Couw loved her.

When Him Pi had succeeded his father as king, Him Pi's heart was not tenram. He was always worried about his intelligent brother. He also knew his mother and the people of Couw's country preferred his sister. Him Pi is very anxious and worried, because one day he will be removed by his sister. No wonder so often he sought Him Tan's fault and wanted to be destroyed. But because many ministers liked Him Tan, Him Pi's attempt to kill his younger brother always failed.

Him Pi is very fond of hunting animals in the forest, he does not want to take care of government affairs. Even though he had been king for three years, there was no visible result of his work for the country.

Him Tan knew his brother was spiteful of him and was about to destroy him. He was forced to destroy his feet. He will precede his brother before he is killed by his brother.

On one day.....

When Him Pi was away hunting, Him Tan used that good opportunity. He ordered his men to kill Him Pi, after Him Pi died. Him Tan told his mother that his older brother Him Pi had died of illness.

Even though Sit-kui aka Empress Bun was suspicious, but she did not find out more about the death of her eldest son. Then Sit-kui ordered all his ministers to immediately appoint Him Tan to be king with the title Couw Seng Ong.

Ong-cu Sian, also known as Chu Goan, was the younger brother of King Couw Bun Ong, or uncle of Him Tan. Chu Goan has been appointed Leng-i (Prime Minister) in the land of Couw.

Chu Goan was a vile and short-minded person. Since his birth, Couw Bun Ong died, when Him Pi and Him Tan were very young. That high-ranking Chu Goan became haughty. He saw the beauty of Sit-kui his former wife like a bouw-tan flower (Roses or Roses) in bloom, or like a full moon that glowed brilliantly. Then his bad thoughts came. He always wanted to usurp the royal throne and take the beautiful Empress Bun (Sit-kui) as his wife.

Even though Chu Goan had long meant so badly, but out of fear of the honest and clever Tay-hu Pek Pi. Chu Goan was forced to endure that wish.

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In the eleventh year of Ciu Hui Ong's reign........

Because Touw Pek Pi was stricken with a dangerous sufferer, and eventually he died. The passing of Touw Pek Pi greatly delighted Chu Goan. That is what he hopes for all the time. Even if Giam Lo Ong or King Akherat was his best friend, it had been a long time that Chu Goan would ask for his help to destroy Pek Pi.

Since the death of Touw Pek Pi no one has been taken care of by Chu Goan anymore. Then he built a large building next to the palace of his sister's ex-wife. After that, he stayed there, and every day Chu Goan ordered people to play music. The singing that is offered is very sweet. All of that was intended for Chu Goan to attract the attention of Empress Bun whom he had longed for long ago.

At that time Empress Bun had not known that Chu Goan built the building and lived next to her palace. Every day and night Empress Bun heard the sound of music and melodious singing. He wondered and asked his slave.

"Hey, did you hear that melodious sound of music?" ask Empress Bun.

"Yes, my lord," said the slave respectfully.

"You also hear people singing?"

"Yes, listen, my lord."

"Who's throwing a party all day?"

"Leng-i Chu Goan, my lord." said the slave.

"Where?"

"In the new Leng-i building."

They come to deliver tribute not stopped. Couw's army has not been to China for 10 years. Chu Goan was not trying to rebuild the prestige of the Couw country, instead continued to have fun near my palace. How rude of him!"

Seeing that Empress Bun was displeased with Chu Goan, the slave conveyed the words of Empress Bun to Chu Goan.

Hearing the slave report Chu Goan was angry and said, "O, then the Empress has not forgotten China? I won't forget it either! All right, I'm gonna crash The country. If I can't put it on, I'm not a man!"

As soon as Chu Goan boasted in front of the slave.

Empress Bun's slave delivered Chu Goan's words to Empress Bun. Hearing his slave's report, Empress Bun was very excited. He thought Chu Goan had the cleverness and courage to do so.

Chu Goan who wanted to be praised by Empress Bun and considered gallant, he prepared a war force and ordered Touw Gi Kiang and Touw Gouw to lead the front troops. Ong Sun Yu and Ong Sun Ke led the rear forces. He himself led the main force. This army is heading to the land of the.

When the troops of Couw had almost reached The land, the newsmen of The land reported the arrival of the army of Couw to his king.

Hearing the report The Bun Kong was shocked. He gathered all his ministers to negotiate.

"The army of the Couw country is very strong and their numbers are very large" said Touw Siok, "servants think our war troops will not be able to fight them. We better make peace."

"It has not been a long time since the union with the state of Cee. I'm sure if King Cee hears we've been attacked by enemies, they'll come to our aid! We better take care of our city strongly. We are waiting for reinforcements from Cee's country" said Su Siok.

"No, I disagree!" si Cu King's son The Bun Kong. "If you give me permission, I'm willing to lead the war forces."

The opinion of the three people was very different that made The Bun Kong upset and confused. He didn't know which decision was better. Seeing their king confused, Siok Ciam ignored his opinion.

"Among the three proposals presented earlier, I agree on the proposal of Su Siok. According to the alleged servant if our city is guarded hard, not long Couw's army will retreat by itself" said Siok Ciam.

"Ach, time can be so!" said The Bun Kong with furrowed brows. "The war was led by Cu Goan himself. How can it be so easy to back off?"

"The alleged servant is very based and there is a reason" said Siok Ciam..

"What do you think and why?" the King said.

"Hamba heard that Chu Goan was crazy about Empress Bun. He attacked here just looking for face. He wanted to show off his courage to Empress Bun. Servant has a recipe to make her retreat in order" Siok Ciam said.

The King of The Bun Kong was silent as if he were thinking.

When the proposal is being considered how the decision will be made, suddenly a newsman comes to give a report.

"The army of Couw had captured the city of Kit-kwan and was now in and outside the capital. Now they were trying to get into the door of Sun-bun (the name of the outer door of the palace courtyard) and almost reached Kui-ci (the king's street in the palace grounds)." said the rapporteur.

"Well, wretched, the Couw army has come to urge us!" shouted Touw Siok anxiously.

"Oh, don't be afraid, I will carry out my trick!" siok Ciam said steadily.

After saying so Siok Ciam issued orders to all The soldiers so that they hid in the city. All city doors should be opened as usual. Likewise, the people of the state who walk round and round are advised not to look daunted or frightened.