FIVE KINGS (The Five Kings)

Chapter 33

When the army of Couw led by Touw Gi Kiang and Touw Gouw had arrived, they saw in the city of the king The calm-quiet. Seeing this, they became suspicious.

"Ah perhaps the enemy has arranged for bai-hok (Hiding forces to trap them), we must be careful!" touw Gi Kiang.

Therefore they did not dare to plunge into the city. But they immediately retreated five li away from The king's city. There they set up their army camp.

It was not long before the large army led by Cu Goan had reached that place. The main force was welcomed by Touw Gi Kiang and Touw Gouw. They immediately informed the state of The King's city to Chu Goan.

Chu Goan was indeed a short-minded and short-sighted person. After hearing the news, he panicked. With his heart pounding he climbed to a high place would conduct monitoring to the city of The king. He saw the flags inside the city neatly orderly and The soldiers marching ready for battle.

After seeing that Chu Goan was dumbfounded for a long time. He breathed out like a very grieving person.

"Yes, I already know. In The country there are three clever and benevolent ministers," Chu Goan said. "They are very good at organizing war tactics. Now if I attack and my army is heavily damaged, where do I have a face to meet Empress Bun?" thought Chu Goan.

Shaking his head Chu Goan then said.

"I'll send a spy to investigate the situation. If it's just a trick, we'll attack them!" chu Goan said to his men.

All his officers confirmed Cu Goan's opinion. Then with a slightly relieved heart Chu Goan walked slowly. He came down from a high place that would return to his tent, but he did not immediately deploy his spies to investigate the state of the enemy. Chu Goan's heart remained doubtful and hesitant.

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Tomorrow......

Ong Sun Yu who was leading the rear army had reported to Cu Goan.

"King Cee and King Song as well as King Louw have come up with a huge army of helping The country!" demikan said the envoy from Ong Sun Yu to Chu Goan.

Hearing the report Chu Goan was shocked, very nervous and worried he said to his men.

"Oh, this should not be taken lightly," Chu Goan said. "If the Young Kings block our way home, we are attacked from the front and from behind. Our army will be heavily damaged! We can already take the city of Kui-ci, that can already be said to be quite good!" It is better now that we just go home" Chu Goan said.

Seeing their leader so cowardly, the commanders also joined the jerry. They agreed on Chu Goan's plan to return to his country.

That very night Chu Goan ordered his soldiers to fix all their belongings. After they were finished, they secretly went back to their country. Chu Goan was worried that if The soldiers found out they were coming home, The soldiers would chase after them. They did not dismantle their camp. As well as their huge flag, he left it still fluttering in its place.

After his war troops had gone out of the border of The country, Chu Goan ordered his soldiers to ring a moor and ringing. They were also ordered to sing a song of victory. Thus he wished Empress Bun to praise his might and marvel at him.

Hearing that report Empress Bun smiled. He said to Chu Goan's errand boy.

"Oh, thank goodness! If that's the case and he can conquer the enemy, that's fine. This must be announced to the whole country of Couw to make light of the prestige of the Kingdom of Couw!" empress Bun said. Then pray in the temple of the late King Couw so that his spirit is happy! Why tell me, I'm just a widow!"

The messenger immediately relayed Empress Bun's testimony to Chu Goan. This insinuation that was so spicy had made Chu Goan so ashamed.

When King Couw Seng Ong found out that Chu Goan was afraid that without fighting had retreated, King Couw was less pleased with his uncle. From that moment on he hated his uncle.

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That night when the army of Couw was busy packing, Siok Ciam above the city of The diligent patrolling. He took some of his men to check around the city.Every night he did not sleep for a single moment.

After the light of the land (daytime), he watched the camp of the Couw army for a while. Suddenly Siok Ciam laughed out loud. His finger pointed towards the enemy fortress.

"Ha, ha, ha, look at that camp! The camps are empty, the Couw soldiers have all escaped!" siok Ciam said.

Siok Ciam's men did not believe his superior's remarks. They asked Siok Ciam to explain why his superior said the enemy camp was empty.

"A soldier camp is where soldiers and commanders are located. From there the army is neatly organized. What is certain in that place will be the sound of a boisterous army," said Siok Ciam. "But now, the fortress is deserted! I saw a flock of birds perched on top of those tents. The birds were very happy. Clearly there was no one in the camp! I think Cee's army with its allies coming will help us! Knowing that Cee's army was coming, Chu Goan hurriedly ran away!"

Not long after Siok Ciam said his words, it was true that soon the newsman brought a message.

"King Cee with his allies came. But they have just reached the border of The country, the army of Couw country has been withdrawn" said the envoy.

Hearing the description of the messenger all the commanders of The country were amazed and praised the intelligence of Siok Ciam.

The King immediately sent an envoy to thank King Cee.

Narrated in the land of Couw .....

After returning from the land of The and Chu Goan did not succeed in defeating the country. He was upset and puffed up. Moreover, Chu Goan knew that King Couw Seng Ong was not happy with him. Plus day and night she just remembered the beauty of Empress Bun. Sometimes Chu Goan had unreasonable dreams. It makes him not good to eat and not good to sleep. His intention of usurping the royal throne is getting louder.

But that intention cannot be carried out. Chu Goan's thoughts went back and forth. He was still afraid that if he did that Empress Bun would be angry. Thus he will lose his "heart". Then he decided to get the beautiful first, just seize the throne.

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