Story : Origins of the King of Jambi

Origins of the King of Jambi

Edinburgh is one of the names in the Indonesian province on the island of Sumatra. Jambi provincial capital is the former Jambi Malay Islamic Sultanate (1500-1901 AD). That said, long before the existence of the empire's territory, in the land of Jambi has established five villages, but have not had a leader or king. To that end, the elders of the five villages agreed to seek a king who can lead and unify the five villages. After deliberation, they agreed that anyone can be a leader, but with the condition that they must pass an exam. Exams are to be taken to be the leader of the five villages? Her story you can follow the story of the King of Jambi Origins follows.


In ancient times, the area of ​​Jambi consists of five villages and do not have a king. The village is seven Koto, Nine Koto, Petajin, Muaro Sebo, and Inner Duo Twelve. Of the five villages, the village of Batin Duo Belaslah most influential.
The more the population of the five villages is getting crowded and their daily lives are increasingly growing. Seeing this development, then comes an idea among them that life should be more organized, there must be a king who is able to lead and unite them. To that end, the elders of each village gathered in the village of Batin Duo Twelve located at the foot of Mount Siguntang (now Hamlet Mukomuko) for deliberation.
"Before we choose a king among us, why do not we first define the criteria king who would we choose. According to you, what are the criteria that a good king? "Asked the elder of the village of Batin Duo Twelve open discussion in the meeting.
"In my opinion, a king should have advantages among us," said the elder of the village of Seven Koto.
"Yes, right! A king must be stronger, both physically and mentally, "added the elders of the village Petajin.
"I agree with that opinion. We must choose a king who respected and honored, "said the elder of the village Muaro Sebo.
"Do you all agree with that opinion?" Asked the elder of the village of Batin Duo Twelve.
"Agreed!" Answered the meeting participants simultaneously.
Finally, they agree on the criteria of the king they would choose, which should have a surplus of them.
"But, how can we know the strengths of each of us?" Asked the elder of the village of Nine Koto.
"Then, every future leaders we should test his ability," said village elder Inner Duo Twelve.
"How?" Asked the village elders Petajin curious.
"Each candidate must go through four exams, which were burned, soaked in boiling water for seven hours, used as cannon fodder and fired, and milled with a metal refinery. Anyone who successfully passed the exam, then he is entitled to be king. Do you agree? "Asked the village elders Inner Duo Twelve.
All participants of the meeting agreed and ready to look for a future king. They agreed to carry out the test in three days later in the village of Batin Duo Twelve. With great enthusiasm, the entire elders returned to their respective villages to designate one of its citizens to represent their villages in the test. Surely each village hoping to win the test. Therefore, they will choose people who are considered the most powerful among them.
The timing of the test arrived. All residents of the five villages had gathered in the village of Batin Duo Twelve to witness the miracle thrilling contest contest it. Each village has prepared his deputy respectively. Before the race started, participants will perform the first and so drawn first.
After the draw, the first lottery apparently fell to the envoy of the village of Nine Koto. The village representatives went into the middle of the ring to be tested. He was burned with flaming fire, but his body does not burn and does not overheat. The second exam, he soaked in boiling water, but his body did not blister the slightest. The third exam, he put in his mouth and lit with a flame cannon and fired. He was bouncing and falling several fathoms. He immediately got up and stood upright like not happen. The whole audience in awe watching greatness Nine representatives of the village of Koto it.
When entering the final test, suddenly became quiet atmosphere. The whole audience became tense, because this last test is the most severe test. If the magic representatives of the village of Nine Koto was less potent, then all will be destroyed and broken bones. It was true, the mill has not had time to grind the whole body, the person had roared with pain, because the bones were crushed and broken. Milling was soon discontinued. Nine representatives from the village of Koto it did not pass the exam and failed to become king of Jambi.
The next exam fell to a representative of the village of Seven Koto.
"Representatives from the village of Seven Koto are welcome to enter the arena," said one of the organizers invited.
After a while of waiting, the representative of the Village Seven Koto has not advanced.
"Where a representative of the village of Seven Koto? Come on, go ahead! "Said one of the organizers.
"If you do not dare, better back off!" He added.
Feeling harassed by the committee, candidates from the village of Koto Seven were soon developed.
"No need to worry? We are from the village of Koto Seven DAK know Kato retreat, surrender Kato DAK know! "Said deputy village Seven Koto it defiantly.
The future king of the village of Koto Seven was tested. He made it through the first test until the third test. However, he failed the fourth test. Finally, he failed to become king of Jambi.
The next exam faced by the representatives of the village of Batin Duo Twelve, then followed by the Village Petajin and Muaro Sebo. However, representatives of the three villages that have all failed over the fourth exam, which is milled with a metal refinery. Therefore, all representatives of the five villages failed to pass the test, then they went back to hold deliberations.
"What if we look for the future king Jambi from another country?" Says the elder of the village of Batin Duo Twelve.
The proposal was accepted by the other meeting participants. Then they sent two representatives from each village to go looking for a future king. The next day, the group set off to the left of Jambi to the lands around it. In every country visited, they asked who was willing to be the king of Jambi and do not forget they mentioned requirements, namely the need to follow the four tests.
Already tens flown their country, but have yet to find anyone who is willing to be the king of Jambi, being unable to undergo four tests. The delegation was again held a consultation.
"Let's go back to the Land of Jambi. Impossible anyone could qualify it to be the king of Jambi, "complained the deputy village Petijan.
"Patience, Brother! We do not easily despair. We did not find the future king of Jambi in some countries close to this. However, I am convinced that in a distant land there we will find the person we were looking for, "said deputy village Muaro Sebo.
"What do you mean?" Asked deputy village Petijan curious.
"We have sailed the oceans are vast," said deputy village Muaro Sebo calmly.
"We agree!" Said a representative of the village of Batin Duo Twelve, Koto Seven, and Nine Koto.
"Then, we also agree," said deputy village Petijan.
Finally, the group was determined to sail the ocean at the tip of Sumatra island. After preparing all purposes, entourage departed by using sang (big boat). After days tossed back and forth by the waves in the middle of the vast ocean, they arrived at the State Keling (India). They drive around in the land of the vast Keling to find people who are willing to become King of Jambi with an exam that they set. All the people they met no one has been able to undergo a severe test it.
One day, they heard the news that in a village in the State Keling, there is someone who is known to have a high magic. Finally, they see the magic of it.
"Excuse me sir! We are messengers of State Jambi. Our country is looking for a king who would lead our country, but with the condition that they must pass an exam. Is willing sir? "Asked one of the group while telling a test which must be the future king.
"I was able to undergo the test," the man replied.
The group was immediately brought back to the future king of Jambi. After traveling for weeks, they arrived in the land of Jambi. The magic man welcomed by the people of Jambi. They hope that the candidates who come from across the ocean was really powerful people, so it passed that test and their king.
The next day, the magic that was tested. As well as the candidates of the previous king, the magic was first burned with fire blazing. Keling was really magic, his body was burned, not even one feather romanya burning. Having tested with the second and third tests, that person still does nothing. Finally, that person will face the most severe test, which could not be passed by candidates of the previous king, which is milled with a large metal refinery. At the time of the last test was to begin, the atmosphere became quiet. Resident who witnessed holding his breath. In their hearts is suspected that his whole body will be destroyed and crushed.
This is a thrilling moment. The final test begins. First of all, both ends of the toes Keling was put into an iron refinery. Refinery starts playing, and little by little the body it moves forward Keling interested rotating metal refinery. All residents who witnessed a close eye. They were not able to see the bodies of Keling was crushed. But what happened? Those who are not close their eyes to listen to the sound of screams in the slightest. But precisely dahsyatlah explosion sound they hear. They were very surprised to open your eyes, large iron refinery was shattered, while the Rivet was still not okay, even he smiled and clapped. Resident who originally strained rejoice, because it managed to find a king who would lead them.
The entire population of the village of Koto Seven, Nine Koto, Muaro Sebo, Petajin, and Inner Duo Twelve immediately prepare everything for the building of a great palace. In addition, they are also preparing foodstuffs to hold a massive party to inaugurate the coronation of the King of Jambi. A few months later, thanks to the hard work of all the people, stood a beautiful palace and the Rivet was also crowned king of Jambi.