FIVE KINGS (The Five Kings)
Chapter 7
”Dear to the people, how is the rule?”
”One family takes care of his own family, one family takes care of his relatives. Both take care of their respective work, and both accept the results. So people can love each other. Release the old sins of the condemned, command them to take care of the ashes of their fathers. They and my lord must help the poor and the childless. Thus the people can increase a lot. Check carefully any penalties or fines, tax payment waivers. Thus the people can become rich and the country becomes prosperous. Appreciate an intelligent person or a student, have them teach in their own country. Thus the people can know the customs. Weigh correctly all the commands to be issued, so that when they are issued they are not changed again. Thus, the people can be honest and obedient people. Such is his name dear to the people.”
”If the affection for the people has gone well, to impose rules on the people should how?” ask King Cee again.
”Learners, peasants, artisans and merchants, they must be classified into four golomngan people. Students must be accustomed to learning in school, farm children must be accustomed to learning farming, the children of artisans and the children of traders, each must continue to pursue their livelihoods. They are not good at exchanging propesi with other jobs. Thus the livelihood of the people can be delicious and peaceful.”
”If the people are tasty and safe life, but the tools of war are not enough. How to set it?”
”If you want to suffice a weapon, a fine must be held to redeem the punishment of someone who was caught and found guilty. The mortal sinner must be redeemed with a set of battle garments made from the skin of a rhino. People with light bedosa should be redeemed with an iron coated shield. Very small sinners may be fined with metal goods. Those whose sins are not clear can be forgiven. Whose case is in series with each other, can be fined twelve arrows. Later the metal if it has been collected a lot, which is good to be melted made a sword or spear. While ugly iron melted made hoe or machete for farmers.”
”War tools are enough, but the use of money is not enough. How good?” king says.
”Create a trench in the mountain and make it a gold mine to make money. Cook the sea water to make salt. This income can go on constantly under the sky forever. Accept all items that are cheap, collect them somewhere or warehouse. One day the goods can be sold or auctioned with a profit. Make 300 barracks for prostitutes,*) to please the merchants who trade around. Later if they come and spend the night there, surely their goods collected a lot in that place. Then just put on them a duty or tax. Thus it must be enough use of our money.”
”Money is enough, but the dormitory or army headquarters are still lacking, the influence of the army has not been great. How to set it?”
”Soldiers need to be selected who are clever-only need not be too much. Strength must be his heart, not his strength. My Lord should organize the army neatly and the army should take care of their weapons thoroughly. In this world, I have never heard of a warlord who can win a war, while his army is disorganized neatly and his tools of war are not well maintained! If my lord is to strengthen the army, he must first correct his army properly. If my Lord believes in my servant, I beg you to improve the government in the country first and take care of the situation of our army.”
”How should the government in the country take care of me?” ask sire.
”This country should be divided into 21 parts or regions; six parts for carpentry and business people. Fifteen sections for schoolchildren or learned people. The people of carpentry and business intended to suffice the country's finances. Learned men to suffice the armies. The farmers to meet our foodstuffs all.”
”How to meet the soldiers?”
”Five houses are made into one Kui, in that place must be lifted a Kui-pole. Of the ten Kui must be made one Li, in that place must be taken care of by a Yu-su. The four Li were made one Lian, in which place a Lian-pole was to be raised. Of the ten Lian made one Hiang, in that place was arranged by a Liang-jin. It's called the army rule. Five houses become one Kui, five become one line. Kui-pole is leading them. Ten Kui became one Li, the number of 50 people became one small army. Li-yu-su led them. Four Li became one Lian, numbering 200 and becoming one army. Lian-pole is leading them. The ten Lian became one Hiang, numbering 2000 people and occupying one dormitory. Hiang-liang-jin led them. Within the five Hiangs was to be appointed a Su-pole, out of which 10,000 soldiers were made one army and led by five Hiangs. Of the 15 Hiang there could be 300 men, then they were split into three armies. My lord is leading the army that is in the middle. Two of Kho He's sons each headed a squad.
In four seasons at leisure, fad can go hunting. All to practice war. Cun season is called So, when it is to look for animals that are not pregnant. Animals can be hunted. In the season He is called Biao, at this time to avoid the danger of damaging the plants and trees. In the season of Ciu called Sian, run the extermination on all wild and dangerous animals. In the season called Siu, currently to conduct security checks, also at the same time to reward the returning. Then order the people to learn about the military.**) The army is organized in its dormitory, and the army dormitory must be arranged in a moor away from the city. Also far from the home. When they have understood military lessons, do not let them move. They should all pray to Allah (religion) and take an oath. Each other must defend each other. It's hard and happy to be together. In war at night can recognize each other's voices. This is important so that it does not go wrong to kill. If fighting during the day their eyes should be able to recognize each other. Thus they are not afraid. They will always be happy and happy. Even though they died on the battlefield, they would feel satisfied. Resolutely live together happy, die together sad. Awake together hard, war together gallant. If Cee's country has 30,000 soldiers, it is enough for Cee's country to be under the sky!”
”If the army is strong, can we immediately conquer the Young Kings around us?” ask sire.
”Do not! Before the Kingdom of Ciu is guarded strongly and the neighbors of the country have not been turned. If my Master is going to conquer all the Young Kings, you should uphold the Kingdom of Ciu first. We must be peaceful and get along well with our neighbors.” said Koan Tiong.
”Then, how should I set it?”
”Check first the lands that became our territory,” said Koan Tiong. ”Restore lands belonging to the deprived people. Make a visit to the area and send envoys to different countries and bring valuable parcels. But we do not accept people's goods to us. And so all over the country, I love. They are ready to approach our country. Command 80 learned men by riding in chariots, riding horses, and supplying clothes and money. They must travel to the four corners of the land. Their job is to invite smart people around the world to come to our country. Command our people to bring valuables and have them sell in the four corners of the country. The goal is to investigate the state of people from the lower to the upper levels. If we find a very good land, then the country must be occupied. We can expand the land. When there are those who do evil, and chaos and drive out or kill their king. Annihilate him. My master can build power and influence. Thus it can be expected that all the Young Kings in various countries will come to visit my Lord. Then my lord invites them to honor the Kingdom of Ciu, and orders that they continue to deliver tribute to our land. Thus the Kingdom of Ciu could be re-exalted. If anything could happen, even if my Master were to reject the title Hong-pek, my Master would have it too.”
Such was the case with the three-day streak that King Cee Hoan Kong and Koan Tiong had been discussing matters of taking care of the country. Because they get a match, they never seem to get bored.
King Cee Hoan Kong believes Koan Tiong has extraordinary intelligence. Of course Cee Hoan Kong is very excited. He abstained from eating his living things for three days. Then he held a prayer in the temple of the late King Cee Siang Kong. He said he would make Koan Tiong his Prime Minister.
At first Koan Tiong rejected the position given by Cee Hoan Kong. But Cee Hoan Kong sweetly said, ”I accept well all your advice and advice to run the government in the country of Cee. I want my goals to be achieved as I expected. That's why I'm about to make you my Prime Minister, but why did you reject him?”
”O, not servant refuse!” koan Tiong. ”Hamba heard an ancient saying: There is a jungle, not just because of a tree. So too did the vast ocean. Not just because of a river. So if my Master is to carry out such a great and noble endeavor, my Master should have used five other benevolents.”
”Show to compensate for the situation. Understand to speak firmly or softly. In this case I cannot match Sek Peng. Please raise him to Tay-su-heng. Open up land to expand agriculture, and collect as much rations. Or fixing income from the land. In this case the servant cannot be like Leng Wat, my Master please raise him to become Tay-su-tian. In the vast field, the chariot or army did not dare to move, but once it sounded the drums of war, the three armies ignored the danger of death and they would advance onward. In this case the servant cannot be compared to Ong-cu Seng Hu, so please raise him to Tay-su-ma. Decide justly, do not kill the innocent, and do not punish the innocent. In this case the servant cannot match Pin Si Bu, so my master begs him to be Tay-su-li. No matter he was King or anyone, faithfully gave him advice.
He was not afraid of the death penalty, nor was he greedy for wealth or greatness. In this case the servant cannot be equated with Tong Kok Gee, so my servant begs you to raise him to Tay-kan. If my lord is to govern the country and strengthen the army. So of the five dignitaries that I mentioned earlier, I thought I would inevitably have to use them. Assisted by them, if my Master is to become the master of the Young Kings under this sky, even though this servant is not clever. What can I do for you to be willing to assume the post of Prime Minister that my Lord has offered to you.”
Hearing the suggestions from Koan Tiong and hearing his willingness to become Prime Minister as a result of the five clever people, King Cee Hoan Kong was delighted. Soon he made Koan Tiong the Prime Minister. While Sek Peng his friends, they numbered five, all were given positions according to Koan Tiong's advice.
Then King Cee Hoan Kong made a law. After it was finished, it was hung in front of the city door. King Cee Hoan Kong wanted to implement Koan Tiong's idea.
Koan Tiong holds the Cee government as P.M. He was assisted by five men. They are diligent and diligent in taking care of their work.
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On one day.....
King Cee Hoan Kong thought.
”There are some of my bad qualities. I doubt I'll have an opinion on Tiong-hu!” thought King Cee.
Because he wanted to move forward, he had to talk too.
”My war is bad,” said King Cee. ”I like to have fun too. I love hunting, and good looks. Is my nature harmful to the whole country?” said King Cee.
”No, it doesn't matter,” said Koan Tiong.
”Then what are the obstacles in governing a country?” said sire again.
”In the reign of a King does not use men who are clever and wise. That was the first obstacle. Already know they are smart but we do not wear them, that is the second obstacle. Wearing smart but unreliable people is the third obstacle. Relying on them but mixed with people with low degrees, it is the fourth obstacle.” said Koan Tiong.
”Alright, I will pay attention to the problem,” Cee Hoan Kong said with a feeling of pleasure.
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From then on King Cee Hoan Kong entrusted Koan Tiong with all his troubles. Finally Cee Hoan Kong met Koan Tiong who was given the title ”Tiong Hu”. Koan Tiong has more honor than Kho He.
King Cee Hoan Kong announces to all dignitaries.
”If in domestic there is a big problem. First of all it must be reported to Tiong-hu, Koan Tiong. It was then delivered to me. Things to do, all must be known from Tiong Hu, Koan Tiong.” said King Cee.
Officials and anyone in the country of Cee are forbidden to call Koan Tiong by the nickname Ie Gouw or his name again. They are required to call him with the designation ”Tiong” only. No matter the person is of high or low rank.
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