FIVE KINGS (The Five Kings)

Chapter 39

Hose six days later......

Deliberately every day for a week Liang Ci went to challenge the war, but Jiong's army was unwilling to go out to fight.

At that time Koan Tiong estimated that Pin Si Bu with Houw Ji Pan and his troops had almost reached the nest of the San-jiong nation. Koan Tiong immediately prepared his army to charge into the enemy fortress.

Soon Koan Tiong ordered all his men to transport a sack of land. The land was meant to cover the quarries made by the enemy. As soon as Cee's army arrived, they had to throw the sack containing the ground into a pit or trench. Over time the trench will be closed again and can be passed by the Cee army war chariot.

As soon as the preparations for Cee's large army were in order, they moved forward while cheering. When they reached the mouth of the mountain, cheering and anchoring the ground, they removed the boulders and blocks that stood at the mouth of the road.

When the surging attack came, King Bit Louw and General Sok Moai were having a good time partying while drinking wine. Hearing the sounds of screams and boisterous cheers, they were startled. Suddenly his men came to report.

"Cee's army has come attacking in from the mouth of the mountain" said his men.

Very excited king San-jing with General Sok Moai took their weapons. They climbed on horseback to welcome the enemy's attack. But in a moment of panic came a new report.

"From the west Cee's army came to attack!" said the rapporteur.

Hearing the news, General Sok Moai was confused, because he was sure he would not be able to stem the attack of the enemy like the flood. Sok Moai hastily invites King Bit Louw to flee to the southeast.

When Pin Si Bu sees the king and general of the San-jiong nation running away, he tries to chase after him.

He chases them until a few li away, but seeing that the mountain road is very dangerous, while San-jiong man flees his horse like flying, Pin Si Bu is not sure he can catch up with them. Then what can I do if Pin Si Bu back.

In this war Cee's army managed to seize supplies and horses and buffalo, goats and weapons of the enemy. While the booty women from the land of Yan were able to be released again. Having no choice, the people of San-jiong are willing to surrender to King Cee Hoan Kong.

"Where did your king escape?" said Cee Hoan Kong.

"Our neighbors are Kho-tiok, we are very harmonious. Our king sent messengers to ask them for help. But before help came, we were already defeated by my master! We think maybe our King ran there!" said the person asked.

"Is Kho-tiok's country strong?" ask King Cee. "How far is the country from here?"

"The ho-tiok of a country is quite large located to the southeast" the person said. "From here about 100 li away. In that country there is a river called Pi-ji, if we have crossed the river, then we are already on the border of Kho-tiok. But the roads and mountains are very dangerous!"

"I don't care how dangerous it is" said King Cee. "I think the Kho-tiok are friends of the San-jiong people, they must be just as evil! I'm not afraid they're strong, but we have to conquer it, and I'm satisfied!"

Hearing King Cee's intentions, the people of San-jiong nation became horrified.

At that time Kho Hek who had received orders from Pao Siok Gee to transport 50 ration trains had returned. This adds to the excitement of King Cee. After their rest they continued their journey.

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Hearing Bit Louw's complaint, Tap Li Oh was shocked. He woke up the Louw Bit who was kneeling before him.

"I'm sorry I haven't had the time to send troops to you" Tap Li Oh said. "I recently had an illness, so it's a bit unhealthy. I didn't expect Cee's army to attack so quickly."

King Bit Louw remains in mourning.

"For a while you can stay with me first" Tap Li Oh continued.

"In my country there is a river called Pi-ji, in which it is difficult to navigate. They would not have been able to cross the river if they had not used rafts to cross. They won't get here unless they have wings!

Because long survive across there, long their food will run out. They eventually had to retreat. At that time I will take your territory that they have occupied!" tap Li Oh.

"I'm still worried that Cee's army is clever. They can make their own rafts" Hong Hoa said.

"I think along the river bank we should keep it tight! In addition to preventing the enemy from crossing, before they move it's been monitored by us."

"Your opinion doesn't make sense" Tap Li Oh said. "If it were true that they could make their own rafts, it would be impossible for us not to know?!"

King Tap Li Oh paid no attention to General Hong Hoa's suggestion. He was too sure of the greatness of the Pi-ji river. As a result, he became careless and less alert. Even the enemy's movements are not monitored. In fact, he invited his best friend Bit Louw to have fun.

Narrated on the side of the Cee army.....

When King Cee Hoan Kong and his army had already walked about 10 li away. Hoan Kong watched as mountains lined up in front of him.

Here and there large and steep rocks spread wide, shrubs and trees are very dense. Such terrain was extremely difficult for the Cee army's chariot to move. King Cee is worried not playing.

Only Koan Tiong remained calm and in the slightest he was undaunted by the situation. He's not out of his mind. Koan Tiong is looking for a strategy.

Not long after he started issuing his orders.

"In this place we must build an army camp!" koan Tiong. "Thus our troops can rest well."

Soon his men made their base quickly. When they finished, they took a rest. There are those who cook rice there are those who cook drinking water and so on. After they had eaten their fill and had enough rest, Koan Tiong again issued an order.

"Now you gather dry wood, dry grass and anything that is flammable! Then the flammable things were placed in the forest. Then you burn!" koan Tiong.

"Well, Tiong-hu!" answer his men.