Chapter 7- Ran-niti

Everyone had gathered around a small display of battlefield. Saketudu had been brought over there to give information about Kalkeyas. Saketudu was the informer of Kalkeya tribe. They are one of the most cruel tribe. They just wanted money and loved to kill people. They destroyed any kingdom they entered. And they did not follow any warfare activity.

Kattapa- We don't exactly know how much forces Kalkeyas have? But we need to protect the kingdom at any cost. The only way to enter our kingdom is this path (pointing at the main path using a pointer). We will create suraksha kavach using our soldiers at the entrance.

The attendants put miniature statues of soldiers in a triangle shape at the entrance of the path.

Bijjladeva- How much strength will they have? We have 30,000 soldiers. We don't need to worry about this Demunitive Kalkeyas.

Kattapa eyes at the attendant who is standing next Saketudu as he sat in vajrasana positon with his hands tied behind the back. Attendant gives a small push to Saketudu.

Saketudu- Kalkeyas have strength of 1,00,00,000 soldiers.

Everyone stood their shocked. Rajmata nods her head understanding the situation.

Sivagammi- Then which warfare tactic should we use?

Amarendra- Trishul Vyuh

Everyone looks at Amar with surprise.

Bijjladeva- But do you have any idea how to do this Vyuh? We read about it in books only.

Bhalladeva- Then our enemy will not have any idea about this Vyuh. I second this suggestion.

Ayanika was in deep thought when Rajmata called out to her.

Sivagammi- What are you thinking Ayanika?

Ayanika is brought out of her thoughts.

Ayanika- I was thinking that along with the Suraksha kavach, we can try Agni Deewar and Agni Varsham. That is if you allow me to join forces with Kattapa Mama. And the idea of Trishul Vyuh is also great. I also second it.

Bijjladeva- (smirk on his face) What is this Agni Varsham and Agni Deewar? I have never heard of it nor read about it.

Ayanika- If Rajmata allows me to do it, then you will see it on the battle field tomorrow. (smiles)

Bijjladeva- What if it doesn't work?

Ayanika- That you will see in the field only if Rajmata allows.

Bijjladeva- What do you think Sivagammi? Should we allow the idea of daring rebel? (looks at Ayanika with Disgust)

Sivagammi- (looks at Ayanika with a smile) You are allowed to do it. And Kattapa, how much troops do you need for Suaksha Kavach?

Kattapa- 5000 soldiers, Mata.

Sivagammi- How many do you need, Ayanika?

Ayanika- 5000 soldiers, Mata.

Sivagammi- I allow you to take 10,000 soldiers for the plans you both have made.

Ayanika and Kattapa- Dhanyavad Rajmata. (Bowing down)

SIvagammi- Rest of the soldiers and arms shall be distributed among the princes equally.

During Night,

In Amarendra's camp,

Kattapa- (in Anger)Your uncle has done injustice with you, Amar. He gave good weapons to his son, and gave you arms which are used to break castle walls. Won't you protest against it?

Amar was deep in thought when he put his hand on a pillar of the tent where a curtain was tied. He suddeny touched the curtain and gets an idea.

Amar- Mama, I have an idea. But where is Ayanika?

Kattapa- she is in the battle ground, doing preparation for her tactics.

Amar- Let her do the preparations required for tomorrow. Until then just listen to it.

In Bhalladeva's camp,

Akash- What a mind you have, Prabhu! Now Mahismati Sinhasan is only your Son, Bhalladeva only. The way you divided the army is mind blowing. But Ayanika Managed to take to take some of the best archers of the army.

Bijjladeva- I didn't do anything. There is this saying which goes "To make the strong more stronger" I just did that. And it was easy for me to divide like that , since the person who doesn't ask or say what he wants, then it is more easy to take something from him. And about Ayanika, she is just foolish stupid girl. I gave her 1000 archers as daan. This is called Rajneeti.

Suddenly someone tears the rooftop of the tent.

Bijjladeva-(shouts)Ay, what is this?

Soldier- Sorry Prabhu, but Chote Yuvraj has asked me to tear and bring tent clothes.

Bijjladeva- Heh?

At the entrance of the path,

Ayanika-Is the job done?

Supervisor- Yes Princess, everything is done.

Ayanika- ok

Ayanika starts inspecting the preparations. After being satisfied with everything, She calls troops and makes them stand in circle. Just then Kattapa come there.

Kattapa- Ayanika, are the preparations done?

Ayanika- Yes Mama, I was just going to go over my plan with the troops. Please join us, then I will also explain you the plan. Plus, I am going to add two more layer to the Suraksha Kavach. Is that fine?

Kattapa- Yes, it is. Now explain me the plan.

Ayanika- Just one more request, please bring your troops over here, so we all can go through the plan.

Kattapa- Sure.

He calls his troop to join Ayanika's and then Ayanika starts explaining the plan.

What are the surprise elements which even Kalakeyas don't know?

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