God of War

Will you be my Guru?

Next day,

Shambhav and Ramanuj along with their henchmen were taken in front of the court. After the princes and Shibu were saved by Aditya and his team, Duryodhana was impressed with Aditya's valor and wanted to befriend him. Aditya said he would think about it and then asked Duryodhana to call the guards and take those criminals away. Yuyutsu ran to the soldiers' check post and called the guards. Now they had all the evidence as well. In their godown, they found the food grains and also from the office they found all the documents regarding their illegal business. The men were thrown in the dungeon and in the morning all the criminals were brought in front of the king. The minister and Shambhav first denied every accusation against them. Even they tried to blame on the princes saying that they were trying to frame them. But Shibu and some other citizens came forward to testify against them. With all the evidences along with the witnesses, their crimes were proven. They were not only being accused for black marketing, illegal food hoarding, bribes but also of murder attempts on the princes. Shibu also stated how prince Duryodhana risked his life to protect him. The common citizens praised the Kauravas and both Gandhari and Dhritarashtra felt immense happiness for their kids. Even Bheesm said, 'I am happy that you all are trying to do some good work and earn a respectable position in the court. in future when your eldest brother Yudhistir became the king, you also can help him along with his other brothers '

Vidur, 'Yes, if you work this hard, Yudhistir will definitely give you a good position in the court. After all he is a just person who gives chances to everyone.'

Dusshasshan, 'Mahamahim, mantriji we all did what we have to do for our people. Not for any position or rewards. Also we are tremendously disappointed about you all. A famine hit our country. People are begging for foods, many have to sell their everything to get some food grains. The food prices are so high because of this illegal black marketing that most the families cannot even afford three proper meals a day. In this situation, instead of helping them you are spending money on kalapradarshan and inviting other royals to showcase our power?'

Everyone was shocked at the accusation. They all had an idea that Dusshasshan was a stupid person but today his logical questioning made everyone uncomfortable.

Vikarna, 'I know father that you ordered the ministers to distribute foods among everyone and forgives the taxes for the farmers. But do you think just issuing an order is enough?'

Yuyutsu, 'Mahamahim, mahamantriji, do you ever tried to find out if your orders were properly implemented or not? Do you ever try to find out the conditions of the poor citizens. Sitting here in the court and ordering laws are easy but it is also the duty of the king and ministers to see if your orders are actually benefitting the subjects or not.'

Kaustav was irritated. This success of the Kauravas not only foiled his plans but also made the kauravas popular among the citizens. So he cried, 'Stop, don't you have any manners. Is that way to talk to your elders?'

Yudhistir, 'Disrespecting the elders are Adharm.'

Vikarna, 'We are not disrespecting our elders. As a citizen of HP we have full right to question the king and the ministers. Mahamahim promised to make HP glorious. The glory of HP does not depend on the royals only. HP is not just a piece of land or the royals, palace and treasury. The most important asset of a kingdom is the citizens. When they are not happy that means the king, Mahamahim and mantriji fail in their duty. First, they trusted wrong men and make them the ministers and then do not keep an eye on the officials to check if they are doing their duty or not.'

Everyone was shocked. How did the Kauravas become such a good speaker, thought Drona. 

'They are good speakers, Drona, ' thought a man standing in the stable, 'You just have no time to see their potentials as you were so busy with your beloved Pandavas.'