The Book of Manunggaling Universe

CHAPTER 29, MAKE A PLAN

After sunset, Danang arrived a soldier in his room who asked him to immediately prepare to join Raden Mas Said and Prince Mangkubumi to draw up their match plan.

“Sugeng wengi kisanak, I came by order of Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Mangkubumi to remind kisanak about the preparation of plans after the issue later. Kisanak is expected to join the leaders of lan senopati.”ujar the soldier conveyed a message.

“Good kisanak, after this I will immediately meghadap.”ujar Danang on the soldier.

After carrying out his obligations, Danang immediately rushed to the agreed place to join.

Upon arrival there have been present the senopati Raden Mas Said who has been known by him, namely Joyodipuro, Joyopuspito, Joyo Praboto, and Joyo Wiguno, who have been, as well as one plain-clothed woman who was about twenty years old and one man about thirty years old who was waiting for Raden Mas Said and Prince Mangkubumi.

“Sugeng wengi kisanak, nisanak, and kakang. Please forgive me if I come late.”ucap Danang greet them.

“Ahhh...sugeng wengi dimas, we also just arrived here. Monggo, introduce this is Nyai Arum, one of the warriors of the Gusti Raden Mas Said belief estri, and this is Raden Bagus Mertowijoyo, son of the Duke of Yudonegoro.”ucap Joyodipuro.

“Sugeng wengi Nyai and Raden.”ucap Danang while paying their respects.

“Sugeng wengi dimas. Welcome to join us all here.”balas Raden Mertowijoto.

Shortly thereafter, two sososks that shook the land of Java, namely Prince Mangkubumi and Raden Mas Said arrived at the place.

After making small talk asking them all, Prince Mangkubumi introduced a new young man who was in the place.

“Include everyone, anakmas Danang has now joined us to fight together against the corn-haired nation and its minions.”ucap Prince Mangkubumi who was greeted by a nod of the head by everyone present there.

Then Prince Mangkubumi continued to explain his plan, “In outline, our troops will divide by two, one led by me, and the other will be led by nakmas Said.”

“Said nakmas forces will move towards Selogiri and Kulon Progo to seize and make the place and the surrounding area a place of defense for our troops in the south. While my troops will move north to occupy Demak and Grobogan.”.

“We will narrow the motion and territory of the corn-haired nation and the court by taking over the territory they controlled one by one in the north and south, so that it will confuse them, so that it will confuse them, and will hamper any supply that will be sent to them.”, added Prince Mangkubumi.

“Mertowijoyo and nakmas Said will prepare our troops here before departing to the region we have planned.”ujar Pangeran Mangkubumi.

“Nakmas Danang will be handed the responsibility as the formation and leadership of the tens of troops that are special, namely as a telik cipher and hit squad.”continuks Pangeran Mangkubumi.

“Under the units of the tens patang, I want to be formed a unit of soldiers pitung tens, to help the units of the troops of the tens patang as an ambush force. Nakmas Danang, your duty from now on is to train them. Train them to have a strong and reliable army and canuragan later.”ucap Prince Mangkubumi.

“Sendiko dawuh Gusti, I will do my best to train the troops as Gusti put in.”ujar Danang.

“For the estri warrior unit I leave the full arrangement to you nakmas, you are the one who knows the most about the estri warrior unit.”continued Prince Mangkubumi.

“Sendiko dawuh romo. I think I will prepare everything for the readiness of the soldiers, including the unit of the army here before leaving for Selogiri.”ucap Raden Mas Said.

Then talks continued about the pockets of VOC territory and the palace planned to be occupied later and discussed the initial steps that will be taken, including sneaking troops in these areas.

After the talks were over, all returned to their respective places, except for Danang and Mertowijoyo who were asked by Prince Mangkubumi to remain in place.

“Mertowijoyo and nakmas Danang, I asked to stay here for a while. I want to discuss about the formation of a unit of soldiers of the tens and tens count with you.”ujar Pangeran Mangkubumi.

“Singgih Gusti.”ucap Danang and Mertowijoyo together, then both sit beside Pageran Mangkubumi.

“Mertowijoyo, nakmas Danang just joined us today. Please select forty soldiers for him to train as a batting force and telik kandi.”ucap Pangeran Mangkubumi.

“Singgih Gusti, I will choose soldiers who will meet the provisions, or at least close to the provisions Gusti ordered.”ucap Mertowijoyo.

“Morning tomorrow bring the nakmas Danang to meet them and tell them about the plan to form a unit of patangtieth soldiers on them. Well, if you understand, you can leave this place Mertowijoyo.”ucap Prince Mangkubumi again.

After Mertowijoyo left the place, Prince Mangkubumi started a conversation with the dashing young man beside him, “How is nakmas, what do you think about our goals and readiness?”ask Prince Mangkubumi.

“Hamba Gusti, the servant agreed with Gusti Prince that the corn-haired nation should not interfere with the palace government. The palace must have full sovereignty over the government and its territory.” Danang replied.

“More, I also felt the great impact of foreign interference in the land of Java that damaged the cultural order of Javanese society, Java, as I have seen in the village of Sekarjati where gambling and prostitution flourished there."

"Corpses oppressed and trapped by gambling, wine is easily found everywhere, plus there are many kidnappings of women to be forced into slavery in brothels there.

“Alarmed that the people of Java will fall into laziness, poverty, and ignorance if this is allowed to drag on Gusti.”, added Danang.

“I agree with your thoughts nakmas. If so, the foreign nation will easily deceive the poor and lazy people with the lure of property to sell their identity and nationality as Javanese people.”ucap Prince Mangkubumi who was greeted by a nod by the young man beside him.

“More, I seem to see the special features on you nakmas. Characteristics that are only owned by the Mataram breed. Plus your moves remind me of the figure that became a byword among the palace and martial arts in the past.”ucap Prince Mangkubumi.

“The figure according to the story is Raden Wiroyudho, son of Raden Ronggo Samudro, who according to the story is told by the generations among the court as a figure who chose to compete in that time. Perhaps only Sinuwun Eyang Sultan Agung Hanyorokusumo and Eyang Panembahan Purbaya alone can be comparable to him in the land of Java at that time.”add Pangeran Mangkubumi.

“Nyuwun pangapunten Gusti, where can Gusti judge like that?”ask Danang curiously.

“Verily there is a special feature for every breed of Mataram nakmas, I happened to be given an advantage by Gusti Yang Maha Agung to be able to recognize him.”ucap Prince Mangkubumi.

“After all the movements you demonstrated this morning, I was reminded of the story of Raden Wiroyudho who is said to be very close in surviving like a bull, a trengginas like a tiger, agile like a monkey, and so on, mighty like a dragon, dashing like a garuda, and skilled in counterattacks and utilization of opponent's energy such as storks and snakes.”.

For a moment the young man was amazed by the fluidity and clairvoyance possessed by Prince Mangkubumi so unceasing to make him flabbergasted.

Then Danang tells the history of his known origin of Kyai Ageng Banyu Urip and his lucky story of finding the relics of Raden Wiroyudho in a cave that was scattered far away in the middle of Alas Ketonggo, even if only in the outline.

While smiling and nodding, Prince Mangkubumi continued,“Praise and thank you for the blessings given by Gusti the Almighty. Then I'm also happy and proud of a young man like you who has the ability of kanuragan and high martial spirit."

“Alright, since it is late at night, you may leave this place nakmas. Tomorrow after dawn come here, there is something I want to show you.”ucap Prince Mangkubumi.

“Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prince. Servant beg yourself.”ucap Danang while arranging prayer bekti then inching back to his room.

The next day, after fulfilling the obligation Danang prepared and rushed to face the request of Prince Mangkubumi before. Once there it turned out that the figure he admired was waiting for him on the terrace and greeted him with a smile.

“Monggo nakmas, we go to a small forest not far from here. There's something I show you.”tak Prince Mangkubumi who then darted very lightly followed by Danang later.

Before long the two dashing figures had arrived in a rather airy land, adjacent to a small forest located on the outskirts of Banaran village.

Upon arrival there, while still feeling astonished then Danang opened the conversation, “Nyuwun pangapunten Gusti Prince. What would Gusti have shown me?”ask Danang.

“Pair your horses and attack me with all your abilities nakmas.”Prince Mangkubumi suddenly startled the young man before him.

While surprised, Danang tried to convince what he had just heard,”Nyuwun pangapunten Gusti, what does Gusti mean?”tanyanya tried to convince her hearing.

Not answering the question of the young man in front of him, Prince Mangkubumi then without a doubt flashed very quickly attacking the dashing young man.

Not having time to dodge, Danang put his hand covered with half his internal energy to fend off the attack.

Dheeesss. Danang was lined five steps back while feeling his hand ache instead of playing after fending off the blows of Prince Mangkubumi.

On the one hand, the figure of Prince Mangkubumi remained standing upright with his horses with sharp eyes thrusting like a tiger chasing its prey.

“Only that's your ability nakmas? I told you, muster all your abilities.”ucap Prince Mangkubumi while back flashing attack with a streak of blows that let out bad luck, indicating his attack just now was not playful and sprayed by high energy...