FIVE KINGS (The Five Kings)
Chapter 70
Arriving at Kui-kiu, there all the young kings had gathered, while Ciu Kong Khong had also come.
By the time King Song Hoan Kong was dead, Prince Chu Hu had surrendered to his half-brother, Prince Bak I who would become King Song. But Bak I did not dare to accept that position. So Chu Hu was forced to become the king with the title Song Siang Kong.
When Song Siang Kong received an invitation from King Cee, because he was a devout king, even though he was mourning he attended the meeting.
After knowing the things of King Song Siang Kong, and he also saw his attitude. He whispered to King Cee.
"King Song is very generous, he is willing to yield to his half-brother to become king" Koan Tiong said. This could be said of him as a benevolent king. In addition, even though he was mourning, he was present at this meeting. He obviously obeyed us. About the heir should my lord just leave it to him."
King Cee Hoan Kong Manggut agreed.
Koan Tiong meets King Song.
"My king wants to talk about important matters with my Master" said Koan Tiong.
No doubt King Song Siang Kong came to King Cee Hoan Kong's camp.
After each other carried out the customs of King Cee holding the arms of King Song. Then King Cee told him his intentions. At the end of the meeting King Cee ordered.
"I hope you will support Prince Ciao in the future" King Cee said.
"Okay, I promise to carry out my Master's message" said King Song.
When the meeting began, all the kings and ministers were present. They look so great. All the Young Kings invited Emperor Ciu's emissaries to the stage provided.Even if Emperor Ciu is not present, but a seat for him has been provided. All the kings faced towards it.
After performing the traditional ceremony, all the Young Kings took their seats according to their respective positions.
Ciu Kong Khong stood up and said.
"The Emperor had prostrated himself to the late King Bun Ong. Now His Majesty has ordered me to hand over the gifts to the Young Kings!" ciu Kong Khong.
King Cee will step down from his seat to give his thanks, but is prevented by Ciu ong Khong.
"My master is old, the Emperor gave my master permission not to carry out traditional ceremonies" said Ciu Kong Khong.
"Even if the Emperor is very generous, but as a subordinate of the King we must not be disrespectful!" koan Tiong.
King Cee understood what Koan Tiong said. He's coming forward right away.
"Hamba subordinate to Emperor Ciu, where dare the servant act disrespectfully and carry out his duties as a minister!" said King Cee.
After saying so, King Cee Hoan Kong came down the stairs, saluted and thanked him. Then just going up again will receive the prayer item.
The attitude of King Cee amazed all the other Young Kings.
After that King Cee Hoan Kong again reminded all young kings to uphold the "Ciu Royal Council". Then five restrictions were issued: 1) It is forbidden to hold back tears, 2). It is forbidden to detain people who want to buy rice, 3) It is forbidden to carelessly raise the Crown Prince, 4). It is forbidden to raise a concubine or concubine to be Empress, 5). Women are prohibited from interfering in the affairs of state government.
Do not allow women to intervene in government affairs.
After the meeting was closed, all the young kings and Emperors' envoys bid farewell. They then returned to their own countries.
On the return of King Cee Hoan Kong to his country, he considers himself a great meritor.Seolah no one can match him anymore, stating he has built a magnificent palace.
Even while riding the carriage on a walk, he was wearing oversized clothes similar to the Emperor's.
Many people denounced King Cee's behavior. They consider King Cee Hoan Kong to be outrageous.
While Koan Tiong also made a three-story attic, very beautiful.
Koan Tiong's actions make Pao Siok Gee less happy, he visited his best friend's building.
"Tiong-hu, I don't understand your attitude?" pao Siok Gee. "Our king lives luxuriously, so do you. Our king broke the rules you too! What's it worth?"
"O, my friend, obviously you don't understand what I mean" said Koan Tiong. "If I do that, I'm actually going to insinuate our Cu-kong."
Pao Siok Gee even nodded, but he remained dissatisfied and unsure of the reason conveyed by Koan Tiong.
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