FIVE KINGS (The Five Kings)
Chapter 9
The Pek is smart. Rather than Kwan Tiong being used in the land of Cee, and not working for his lord, it was better for Kwan Tiong to perish. So that they both do not have this gallant person. This strategy is really slippery and no wonder if the story of klask ”Tong Ciu Liat Kok” in Cun Ciu era is very popular because it is full of reason and interesting intrigue.
When King Louw Cong Kong had returned to his palace, he expressed admiration and asked Co We.
”Try you to explain to me, why in just one strike can you win that war?” sire said.
Co We smiled and said, ”In the matter of war, the combat spirit of the army is most important. A new high spirit of war can win the war. If the spirit of the army is weak, then we will lose. The drum is a sign to raise the spirit of the soldier. The first time it sounded, his spirit was still high. When the drum sounds the second time, so rather weak less excited. When the sound of the drumbeats was heard the third time, the spirit was exhausted!
Why do servants forbid beating drums, it is because I want to maintain the fighting spirit of our soldiers. When the enemy had already three times sounded the tambour, it was clear that the enemy's fighting spirit was already weak! Then we ring the first moor, so that the spirit of our army is strong. Because those who are still crashing on the enemy who started loyo, of course we are the winner.”
”In addition,” said Louw Cong Kong cheerfully, ”first, what do you want to see then you do not allow our soldiers to pursue the enemy? Then, what have you seen then you ordered our soldiers to pursue the enemy? I hope you like to explain.”
”People Cee a lot of wits,” says Co We, ”I'm worried they're hiding their army somewhere. Then their defeat or mudurnnya they can not be fully trusted. After I got the fact their chariots were already in the fog and the flags were not neatly organized. I am sure they have lost! They're on the run ”sipat ears”. Then I command the troops to pursue them.”
”Hai, may you understand the science of war,” praises King Louw with glee..
Then he gave the position as Tay-hu to Co We, and gave a big gift to Si Pek who could find the smart man.
It was the 13th Cun (Semi) season of Ciu Cong Ong.
In that battle Louw's side received a great victory. Cee's side had suffered great damage by blushing them back home.
When King Cee Hoan Kong saw his soldiers perish, he was agitated.
”Outside of our army is of no use, how can we get all the Young Kings!”
”Cee and Louw both have a thousand war chariot troops,” said Pao Siok Gee, ”One another the situation is no different. His strength and weakness are according to the same servant. Back when we fought in Kian-si, we were the hosts. We can beat Louw. Now we fight in the Pole-chop. Louw is the host and we've got massive damage. If my lord agrees, I am willing to accept my master's order to ask Song's country for help. If Cee and Song join the army, surely we will be able to defeat the Louw country!”
King Cee Hoan Kong approves Pao Siok Gee's request to meet King Song.
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When Pao Siok Gee had already met King Song, King Song Pao Siok Gee stated.
”At the order of King Cee servant came to ask for reinforcements from the land of Song.” said Pao Siok Gee.
Pao Siok Gee happily thanked King Song; afterwards he left, returning to the land of Cee. Once in his country he reported to King Cee Hoan Kong.
King Cee was very excited, he made a pact with King Song.
When the time has been set. King Song sent Lam-kiong, Tiang Ban as his war general. He was assisted by Beng Hek. While on Cee's side has been ordered Pao Siok Gee to be a general assisted by Tiong Sun Ciu. Each of them heads a large army. They were gathered in the city of Long-shia. Cee's army set up camp in the Northeast, and Song's army set up camp in the Southeast.
The Louw's army's spokesman immediately informed King Louw that the enemy army was about to attack.
After King Louw Cong Kong received the report, his face immediately turned pale, with a trembling voice he said, ”The coming of Pao Siok Gee with his army is certainly very angry, he said, meanwhile, he is assisted by the Song army led by Lam-kiong Tiang Ban, a warlord who has been famous for his prowess. In our country no one will be able to resist him! I heard that both armies are very strong. Can we fight them?”
”Cu-kong, let the servants go check their army,” said Prince Yan.
”Good, you can leave!” king Louw Cong Kong.
Prince Yan immediately left to scout the enemy headquarters and the state of the enemy's army. After conducting the investigation, it was not long before Prince Yan had returned again to report.
”What do you think you've been investigating?” ask King Louw Cong Kong.
”Pao Siok Gee, his people are meticulous and always careful, his soldiers look neatly organized,” said Prince Yan, ”but Lam-kiong, Tiang Ban for thinking too much of himself great, and assuming no one dared to him, it looked like his army was in chaos! They don't seem to be doing any guarding. So if we get out the door of the southern city of I-bun, then hit the Song army camp, we can defeat it. If Song's forces have lost, Cee's army must be daunted by having to fight and left alone.”
”But you are no match for Tiang Ban,” said Louw Cong Kong with concern.
”Hamba wants to try it,” said Prince Yan.
”Then, alright, I will help you,” said Louw Cong Kong.
He allowed Prince Yan's wishes.
Prince Yan immediately ordered his men to take 100 pieces of tiger skin, then used to cover the horses of his men. When the moonlight seemed dimly lit, Prince Yan led his army. The tiger skin worn on their horses was graceful. They deliberately spread the war flag of Prince Yan's army. Slowly they went to the city door. Open the door of I-bun town slowly and move out of town. They moved slowly without making any sound.
After almost getting to the camp of the Song army, Prince Yan saw that the Song army was still feeling good to sleep. Prince Yan issued orders to his soldiers to light a fire, while sounding the drums of war. His troops instantly rampaged furiously in the middle of the dormitory of the sleeping Song army.
