The Story on the Slope of Mount Merapi
2
Meanwhile in the corner of the Madiun palace, Tumenggung Wiropanggah still fought with Sukmo Aji and remained among his troops. When the host army was pushed further and further away, he ordered a group of his soldiers to prepare a place for his troops who would enter the gate of the palace courtyard wall. Meanwhile, the guards had to prepare themselves. Pajang's forces may succeed in pushing Madiun's forces into the palace grounds. Under such circumstances, a special guard force consisting of selected people had to descend into the field. There was no other choice for them, other than fighting and with their average abilities surpassing the abilities of most warriors, then they would be able to help Madiun's strength to survive, even repel Pajang's forces.
It was actually that Madiun's forces had attempted to withdraw through the four gates of the palace courtyard. Meanwhile, a group of troops had prepared the gate to be passed by Madiun's forces. While the army had also prepared a group of soldiers who would be above and next to the gate. They would impede Pajang's forces who would urge Madiun's forces, once they entered the gate.
In such circumstances, then Sukmo Aji was right – became a senopati Pajang who chose a match. Sukmo Aji has racked up all his abilities. His weapon in the form of a short spear moved in circles so that then it seemed to have turned into bluish smoke. Weapons that are only a stick, but pointed as if turned into a similar weapon that is dozens –ten in number. Attacking the body Tumenggung Wiropanggah from all directions.
Although Tumenggung Wiropanggah was not a soldier who had just learned to hold a weapon, but suddenly he became confused to face the game Sukmo Aji. The game of one of Pajang's wiratamtama was really filling his head. However, Tumenggung Wiropanggah did not immediately become anxious.
Tumenggung Wiropanggah was a stoic soldier. Tens or even hundreds of times he had difficulty in wars and fights individually. Yet dozens and even hundreds of times he could have avoided that difficulty. Therefore, with all his might, he tried to break the blob of bluish light that was engulfing him. But the wisp of bluish light emanating from the pamor of Pajang's senopati short spear was truly like smoke that could not be touched by his weapon.
Sukmo Aji who was becoming more and more established, had attacked him vigorously. Once in a while Tumenggung Wiropanggahit jumped back. But he could not close the fact that the desing of Sukmo Aji's weapon was as if a whistle of death were always chasing him.
But Tumenggung Wiropanggah it can not deny the reality. Several times it felt the tip of the short spear sting his body. Hot and painful. Some of his skin was even injured by it. Therefore Tumenggung Wiropanggah became confused. Facing the young senopati Pajang felt, how he was no more than a soldier who had just first held a weapon. How small he is.
“Personation with this war”, muttered Tumenggung Wiropanggah, “Let me someday after I mature my knowledge. I'll try again to face this young man”
Butenggung Wiropanggah finally felt sure, that there was no point in fighting longer. Because then he will only add to the wounds on his skin.
But even so his grudge to the young senopati who faced him was not lost. Tumenggung Wiropanggah fierce then had no other choice but to escape. Therefore with a loud shout he jumped with his ferociousness, attacking Sukmo Aji with his sword. But suddenly he drew his attack and with one long leap he ran. Sukmo Aji intends to pursue him. However, the Madiun soldiers deftly blocked his path.
The war is still raging with fierce. The clinking sounds of weapons clashed, the howling sounds of the wounded soldiers blending into one. The smell of blood smelled on the battlefield. That day the sky of Madiun was gloomy. Madiun fell, an absolute victory was on Pajang's side.
Thus, as told by Babad Tanah Jawi Pajang home brought victory. Even though the war cost a lot of casualties and costs are great. However, it seems that Sultan Hadiwijoyo did not regret because the growth of the kingdom of –small kingdom in East Java under the control of Pajang, the trade traffic of Pajang to the northern and eastern coastal cities can be ensured to be safe and running smoothly.
That afternoon before dusk after a short rest took care of the soldiers who were killed as well as they should, taking care of the wounded soldiers. Sultan Hadiwijoyo decided to return to Pajang soon. The troops were divided into two halves - some stayed in Madiun and some returned to Pajang. So, that afternoon also a –likan soldiers returned to Pajang. Ronthe and kelebet kebesaran Pajang fluttered along the road.
After a few days of returning home from the battlefield and resting. That morning Sultan Hadiwijoyo gathered his retainers at the Pajang palace hall. They look fresh again. Sitting cross-legged in an orderly manner in accordance with his rank and position – each. While Sultan Hadiwijoyo sat on a slap of badges.
“ Once again we are grateful before the almighty because we have been given the success of winning for victory in a long and exhausting war. Indeed there are quite a lot of victims but as the saying jer basuki mawa bea. There is no success without sacrifice. To those who are meritorious I would like to give a commensurate gift. And for those who lie in war, for those who are unfaithful and betrayal, I am also prepared to give the appropriate punishment"
The sultan paused for a moment, his eyes sweeping across the room. Staring at the faces of –the faces of the royal courtiers of his trust. The mood was silent for a moment. Then Sultan Hadiwijoyo turned towards Ki Ageng Pemanahan.
“ Brother Archery..”.
“ Servant Kanjeng Sultan”
“ Has been made a note –note anyone who meritorious with all their heart and energy to help the struggle Pajang master the Bang Wetan area “
“ Forgiveness Kanjeng Sultan. I made a note - a small note. However, maybe someone scattered servant will research it once again “
“ Don't let anyone miss. I don't want to disappoint a loyal and talented retainer –. The meritorious person should be given a decent reward “
Then Sultan Hadiwijoyo turned his eyes to Ki Penjawi.
“ Kakang Penjawi and you Ki Juru Mertani help Kakang Archeraan to make a note –note it “
“ UKgih Kanjeng Sultan”, both of them simultaneously answer simultaneously.
The meeting broke up before noon the grand paseban hall became quiet and silent as before.
Until midnight the small – small Thanksgiving event conducted by Sukmo Aji still looks lively. The thanksgiving was in order to rise from the position of wiratamtama to become a tumenggung anom. Guests sit in their own chairs while enjoying the dishes and drinks delivered by the waiters and while enjoying the game of gamelan and the sound of famous pesinden from Kotaraja Pajang that gently flowed to bring the chat asmaradana.
Visible Ki Juru Mertani, Pranata, Simo, the soldiers –other soldiers, there are some tumenggung, close neighbors and other retainers –punggawa Pajang. Ki Juru Mertani stood on behalf of the Pajang government. Sukmo Aji sits on a pendapa flanked by Pranata and Simo. Guests and invitations sat in the courtyard. Under a tent full of colorful decorations.
“ Tonight is a happy and happy night for Sukmo Aji. Who does not know the brave wiratamtama who is loyal and without hesitation –doubtfully defend the honor of Pajang “
“ Well my welcome is not at length the important thing is after his rank up his sense of devotion does not become down. Hopefully Sukmo Aji and friends sometimes always get an abundance of blessings from the Almighty and live in peace and happiness –
Cheers chime with applause sounding boisterous low Squeeze eardrums. Sukmo Aji just smiled while Pranata teased him.
“ From now on I have to call kakang with the name Ki Tumenggung. Can I do it? If you can't, Ki Tumenggung will punish me severely. For example, told to spend one basket of rice in the corner store square - “ square
“ Shut up Pranata. Call me as before. The call was more palatable and familiar in my ears “
“ Well, ki tumenggung uh.I mean kakang. However, you should Sukmo immediately look for sidihan so that there is Nyi tumenggung later “
Pranata answered as his hand took the jenang alot in front of him. However, suddenly Pranta's body staggered somewhat while Sukmo Aji deliberately elbowed him slowly. The two soldiers then looked at. Then the two there –sama smiled.
Simo who heard and saw it smothered his own mouth. Withstand the laughter that almost –hampir want to jump from the cavity of his mouth. By the early hours of the day the show was over. Invitation guests one by one ask themselves to go home – each. Sukmo Aji experienced it one by one and said just a thank you for his guests who have been willing to take the time.
“ Sukmo Aji, I say goodbye first. Time is approaching early morning. Tomorrow there are many things that I have to do with Archery and Penjawi”
“ Please Ki Juru. But please, forgive Ki Juru. There are a few things I want to say “
“ Ah, you're Sukmo Aji. Go ahead, tell me what you want to say. Don't hesitate “
Sukmo Aji fixed his sitting position. When then the young man who had now become the Tenggung Anom said.
“ I beg permission a week to leave Pajang. I want to pick up my sister in Kedungtuban because all this time I entrusted in the house of uncle and aunt “
Ki Juru Mertani nodded –nudge his head.
“ Is a week time enough? It is very far from Pajang. It may take two to three days with a horse. That is if there is no obstacle on the road”
“ Enough Ki Juru, a week is enough for the servant to return again to Pajang. Servant aware of the task that I am carrying now is twice gaining more weight “
“ Alright Sukmo Aji, I give you two weeks from the day of your departure. When are you going to Kedungtuban? “
“ Tomorrow. I'll go directly Ki Juru “
“ Alright, I bless you to go. Beware – be careful on the road. Maybe there will be some people who recognize that you are one of Pajang's senopati. But, I hope nothing will happen what –apa with you on the road “
“ Didn't you bring a bodyguard, four or five people goods ?”
Ki Juru Martani asked, while looking at his eyes glanced at Pranata and Simo who were still sitting in the courtyard with pandan mats.
“ Better I alone Ki Juru. In order not to be too flashy “
“ Alright then. Anything else you wanna say? “
“ No Ki Interpreter “
“ I beg Sukmo Aji. Meet me as soon as you get home from Kedungtuban “
“ Sendiko dawuh Ki Agu “
Ki Juru Mertani then left. He walked towards the direction where his horse was tethered. Then with a swift middle-aged man was already on the back of his horse. Not long ago Ki Juru Mertani was shaken –gak ride a horse to his residence.
