The Book of Manunggaling Universe

CHAPTER 50, ATTACK ON SEKARJATI VILLAGE

“If so, then I beg myself. Servant will return to face the next three days to report on the next developments in the dukes.”ujar Danang while inching back after bowing respectfully to the duke of Wirodiningrat.

Upon arrival at the residence of Kyai Ageng Banyu Urip, Danang released several messenger pigeons that he sent to the telik codi team in Purwodadi, Karang Anyar, Wonogiri, Boyolali, and others, to then be forwarded to Banaran village to Prince Mangkubumi.

The message written in codenamed language contained the willingness of the duke of Wirodiningrat to join the struggle of Prince Mangkubumi and the plan of attack on the village of Sekarjati which will take place in the next week.

Other activities are spent practicing canoegan and bersemadhi, to strengthen himself both wadag and inward in order to face the next battle.

When the time came, before midnight Danang darting mobilize Bayu Bajra pass through the gate of Sekarjati village to the plantation area of residents to meet with his soldiers.

His wind-like speed, coupled with wearing all-black clothes made him invisible to the soldiers on guard.

Upon arrival at the plantation, Sumitro and Handoko were waiting for him while enjoying the sweet potato. “How are you both doing? Where's Sasongko's brother, isn't he with you?”danang said greeting his two soldiers.

Sumitro and Handoko were stunned for a moment because they were both completely unaware of the sudden presence of his lord who had been at their hands, then hurriedly insisted on praying their defender, “Singgih Gusti Prince, and then asked, sorry we are not aware of the presence of Gusti Prince.”ucap both of them.

“Build two legs. Well, where's Sasongko's brother?”said the young man.

“Kakang Sasongko settled in the village warrior barracks Gusti. We do this so as not to be suspected by the Sekarjati village. It is too interesting if three soldiers come out at the same time.”ujar Sumitro.

“According to the news that the shingle servant of a fellow soldier, in the next three days the VOC party represented by the captain William and the liutenant Schmit will come to the village of Sekarjati, the, usually they are escorted by one or two platoons of soldiers armed with Gusti.”ucap Sumitro again.

“Alright, let's get started. Our plan is to burn the armory of Sekarjati village, especially the rifle weaponry, creating panic shortly before the attack, which will be carried out by the brother Sumitro.”ucap the young man.

“Belilah arak in large quantities to be distributed to the soldiers there, including platoons that will come later from Jepara, Jepara, just say kakang win big gambling to want to share with fellow soldiers Sekarjati village.”ujar Danang while giving a bag containing keeping silver money on Handoko.

“Then we will also open the village regol to help the duchy forces who have agreed to attack Sekarjati village in the next few days, which will be done by me after paralyzing the guards.”more.

“After that the brothers will shout the arrival of the duchy that we doubled as if it numbered four thousand soldiers, so it is expected that this will weaken the fighting spirit of the opponent."continue the young man again.

"Especially if they are not ready because of the influence of wine, it will further facilitate the attack that we will do. When the battle takes place, knock out their soldiers first, in order to further lower the fighting spirit of the soldiers. Do you both understand?”add the young man.

“Singgih Gusti Prince, we understand.”ucap them both.

“Well, now go back to the warrior barracks. Deliver this tactic to Sasongko's leg secretly. We will meet again in the next few days, just at dawn when the full moon full.”ucap the young man then immediately darted away in the darkness of the night like a ghost.

The two soldiers could only shake their heads in astonishment at the magic of their young man who darted like riding the wind until in the blink of an eye had left the place..

The next day Danang again met the duke of Wirodiningrat to report on the tactics and developments, including the news of the arrival of two platoons of VOC troops from Semarang.

Upon receiving the news, the duke Wirodiningrat smilingly praised the ingenuity of the young man before him and promised to take down two thousand troops in the next few days.

Three days later William and Schmit arrived at the village of Sekarjati escorted by two platoons of troops.

The two of them immediately entered the residence of the village chief happily imagining the money coming in through the distribution of tributes and proceeds from the brothels that were there.

Ki Ageng Karso Jati welcomed them warmly and invited them to enter a special room that was built for their arrival.

The room was built sumptuously, complete with large beds, carpets and expensive urn jewelry, and had been provided with expensive wine and two women to cheer them up.

“Hahahaha..kowe really understands with our taste Ki Ageng.”ujar kapitein William saw the expensive wine and women who were in the room.

“Monggo gentlemen have fun unwinding first. We can talk about the issue of division of results after the gentlemen feel happy.”ujar Ki Ageng Karso Jati.

“Okay sir, I'll meet you gentlemen tomorrow afternoon. Well, now please gentlemen have fun.”ujar Ki Ageng Warso Jati while closing the door of the room.

Plans began to be carried out, after sunset, after, Handoko and Sasongko arrived at the army barracks with bamboo roofs filled with wine and food in large quantities that were transported by train and distributed to all the soldiers.

“Wah, what wind is this? Tumben did you share the fun with all of us? Usually just a complaint that you share.”ucap one of the soldiers who was greeted with laughter by others.

“Hahahaha. Handoko and I won a bag of silver chips from gambling. Then we decided to share and invite all colleagues to party to celebrate our victory.”ucap Sasongko who was greeted boisterously by all soldiers.

“But you should not drink too many friends, later no one is on guard here.”ucap other warriors.

“Begini kakang, we leave it to colleagues who are currently in turn to guard the village gate and do a round patrol.

"After all our current lord seems to be partying, there is no harm in us partying a little. Of course without reducing vigilance."he said again.

"This party was held for the sake of harmony and our unity as soldiers of Sekarjati village.”ucap Handoko on them.

“Agujuuu...”seru VOC platoon soldiers and Sekarjati village then take and enjoy the arak-arak provided.

But in reality Sasongko and Handoko tried to influence them by constantly giving bamboo roofs containing wine for them to drink.

The party lasted until late at night. The soldiers were busy kissing the wine until they forgot their vigilance.

Meanwhile Sasongko and Handoko slipped out carrying four roofs filled with wine to be distributed to the soldiers who were on guard.

“Aaah. We are already worried that we will not be able to enjoy the party because you have spent.”ujar one of the soldiers who stood guard while laughing happily.

“Of course we will not forget the colleague who was on guard. One happy then everyone should feel happy.”ujar Sasongko who was silent oeh the soldiers who stood guard.

Then they drank wine until dawn and fell asleep at the village gate.

Meanwhile Danang had been near the village gate. With a sneak he found the soldiers who were watching were asleep due to the influence of wine, so easily paralyzed by it, then opened the village regol.

On the other hand, Sumitro walked into the weapons storage building and began to water the room with oil and lit a fire to burn the weapons storage warehouse.

Soon the duchy's army of two thousand troops had arrived at that place. “How is the preparation of kisanak? Does everything fit our plan?”asked the duke of Wirodiningrat who went down directly to lead his army.

“All goes according to the duke's plan, we just wait for the signal in the form of an explosion from the arsenal of weapons, then we move to attack.” replied Danang while jumping on his horse.

“Alright, team..install Garuda Nglayang title !”exclaimed duke Wirodiningrat who was soon followed by his troops.

Garuda Nglayang's war title is usually chosen by the leader of the troops if he feels very confident can paralyze his opponent in a short time.

This title refers to the motion of the Garuda that stalk its prey, then with high speed pounding the prey in front of it.

Shortly after, when the sun began to show a red tinge in the eastern sky, there was a loud explosion from the residence of the village chief Sekarjati.

Boooom.....

“Team, follow me..seraaaangg!”exclaimed duke Wirodiningrat followed by his troops moved forward to pound the village of Sekarjati...