FIVE KINGS (The Five Kings)

Chapter 63

In the 26th year of the reign of Ciu Hui Ong, King Cee Hoan Kong had invited the unionized kings to come and crash into The country, they immediately besieged the city of Sin-bit.

It happened that Sin Houw was in the land of Couw, after hearing news The country was being run over by the troops of Cee and his friends, Sin Houw faced King Couw Seng Ong for help.

King Couw immediately gathered all his ministers to discuss the matter.

"When King Cee was about to declare war on Siao-leng, King Khouw Bok Kong died in his camp, so King Cee was very sorry for him. Thus among the kings, King Khouw was the most familiar with King Cee" Chu Bu said. "If my lord attacks the land of Khouw, surely King Cee and the others will come to his aid. Thus the siege of The land will loosen itself."

King Couw agreed on Chu Bun's suggestion, King Couw directly led his army to attack the Khouw state.

When King Cee Hoan Kong and the others got word that King Khouw was besieged by the Couw army, they released the siege of The country to help Khouw's country. But when they and the army reached Khouw's land, the army of Couw had already retreated.

Sin Houw of Couw returned to the land of The. He considers him to have been a great meritor and hopes to be raised in his rank. But Sin Houw was disappointed that King The was silent. Being extremely upset and prying Sin Houw often let out inappropriate words.

The following year in the Cun season, King Cee Hoan Kong and his comrades again invade The country.

One of Tan's country commanders, Wan To Touw was named, because he knew King The had freed himself from the union with King Cee, and listened to the incitement of Sin Houw. Wan To Touw wrote a secret letter sent to Khong Siok, which read:

"Sin Houw was a lick to King Cee, so he got the gift of corporate land in Houw-lo, now he licked to King Couw, to make your King forget about virtue and violate obligations, like deliberately looking for danger to harm the people of the country and damage the region itself. If King Tay-hu is willing to kill Sin Houw, I can assure you that there is no need to fight for sure Cee's army will be pulled back."

When Khong Siok received and read the letter, he took the letter and handed it to King The Bun Kong.

The king recalled that because he did not want to hear the advice of Khong Siok, Cee troops and his friends had twice attacked his country. He was very sorry and turned to be furious at Sin Houw, his minister.

Soon he called Sin Houw facing.

"You said only King Couw could fight King Cee and his friends, now that Cee's army has returned. Where's King Couw and his soldiers you said you wanted to help?" said The King furiously.

When Sin Houw was about to speak out to convey his reasoning, King The had already summoned the executioner to drag and behead Sin Houw.

Then Khong Siok while carrying the letter of King The and the head of Sin Houw faced King Cee to ask for peace.

King Cee Hoan Kong already knew the wise minister of The Khong Siok. King Cee was willing to accept peace and believe in the words of this wise minister.

It turns out that Si Cu Hoa is an ungodly child, he always strives to get the throne of his father. He had repeatedly asked Siok Ciam, Khong Siok (also called Louw Siok) and Su Siok to get rid of his father's sons. But all the benevolent ministers always advised him.

"The Prince should be devoted to my Master's Father" Khong Siok said. "Because even the King is very dear to my Lord."

"It is true, if you are devoted to the throne, it will definitely be handed over to my Master" Su Siok said.

But because Si Cu Hoa was already very eager to occupy the throne of his father, the advice of the three ministers was not well received, instead he hated the three of them.

When Si Cu Hoa met King Cee Hoan Kong, he begged that he could talk alone with King Cee Hoan Kong.

"Hamba wants to talk about an important matter, so the other servant begs to withdraw" Si Cu Hoa told King Cee.

When the plea by King Cee was granted and they were alone, Si Cu Hoa began to speak.

"The Council was managed by three ministers. They are Siok Ciam, Khong Siok and Su Siok" Si Cu Hoa said. "When my father left the meeting, it was because of the incitement of the three Tay-hu. If my Master can get rid of those three ministers, and I'm willing to give up The country. I am quite content to be a civil servant of The."

"I agree, but have to wait for time" said Cee Hoan Kong. "I'll negotiate with my minister first."

"All right," said Si Cu Hoa.

King Cee meets Koan Tiong and they talk alone. He asked Koan Tiong's opinion regarding the advice of Si Cu Hoa.

"O, no, my lord, don't believe his words" said Koan Tiong. "All the Young Kings bow to us, because King Cee is trustworthy. The boy was going to fight his father, which means he's an ungodly son! He came at the behest of his father with a very good purpose. If he suggests so, it means he will cause chaos. The three Tay-hus of The land are devout people, in their country they have the title "Sam Liang". According to Si Cu Hoa's servant will surely be wretched!"

King Cee Hoan Kong mangosteen, then he met Si Cu Hoa back.

"What you said earlier, it's actually a big deal, so you better get your dad to come. I'll talk about it well" said King Cee.

At that time Si Cu Hoa's face turned red and all over his body was sweating, because he did not expect to get such an answer. Inevitably he was forced to say goodbye to Cee Hoan Kong.

Because Koan Tiong hated Si Cu Hoa's bad intentions, he deliberately leaked the secret to The people. So before Si Cu Hoa reached his country, there was already someone who reported the behavior of Si Cu Hoa to his father.