Shwe Sukya - Minister's confidant

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This was the time when the famous monk U Budhi, the famous queen, Mae Nu, the prince of Konbaung, also known as the prince of Tharyawaddy, the prince of Skar, also known as the prince of Nyaungram, the prince of Salin, also known as Maung O, General Maha Bandula, the minister of Myawaddy, the second Nawaday (according to Bagan U Tin, the third Nawaday) also known as U Nu, the American missionary Dr. Juppson, and the English ambassador Miss Bowerney, also known as Major Henry Barney, were born and raised in the capital of Burma.

The capital city of Inwa, which had been the royal capital of Nay Pyi Taw during the reign of King Myay Du and his son King Sint Ku, was moved to Amarapura during the reign of Bodaw Pagoda and became Nay Pyi Taw. Since the old capital was rebuilt and relocated to the old capital city of Inwa during the reign of King Bagyidaw Pagoda, Inwa became a brand new royal capital of Nay Pyi Taw. The new capital city was a new golden city, with the golden palaces and palaces gleaming with dazzling colors and creating a stunning splendor.

The two-story mansion, built in the middle of a lush green garden in the eastern courtyard of the Golden City of Innwa, has a magnificent and majestic appearance. In the courtyard, there is a granary (a storage room for rice) and two other small buildings. This courtyard and the mansion are none other than the house and courtyard of the physician Saya Aung, who holds the degree of “Naymyo Bishakka Nawrahta”. Physician Saya Aung was the king’s physician and the source of strength for the entire palace and the Golden City. Physician Saya Aung was well-versed in Ayurvedic medicine and Vindhya medicine, and was also an expert in the Burmese alchemy industry, and was able to prepare various kinds of medicines. He had a good knowledge of astrology, astrology, He was also known for his ability to read various medical texts like a dragon and to see the stars in the sky. He saw that some of the famous doctors in the Golden City were studying under Saya Aung and gaining knowledge. About 30 young men who were studying medicine were coming and going in and out of Saya Aung's house every day. One evening, a cart full of medicines arrived in the courtyard of Saya Aung's house. A young man got out of the cart and said, "Let me see you, Saya Aung." He asked a young man who was sitting on a wooden stool under a sycamore tree.

“ Yes, sir, wait a moment,” he said and went upstairs. After a while, the doctor and the man came down, and the doctor sat on the stool and looked at the young man who had come in the cart from head to toe. The doctor, Saya Aung, was about 50 or 60 years old, with fair skin and a dignified appearance, with a mustache and a clean face. The young man who was visiting was about 20 years old, with a slender build and a medium complexion. His face was more majestic than beautiful, and he had a graceful appearance. He had sharp eyes and a sharp nose, and a sharp expression. The young guest stood before Saya Aung with a respectful bow, and pulled out a small palm leaf from the quiver he held in his hand and handed it to the doctor. The doctor took the palm leaf and read it.

“ The monk U Tay Za of Bahantawra Monastery in Yangon, having heard the words of love, gave orders to the great monk Saya Aung. The boy who had just come was a disciple of the monk, and the great monk wanted him to look after him and take care of him. The boy was fond of medicine and military strategy, and had studied both of them a little when he was young. When he was educated, the great monk Saya Aung gave him all he could to help him grow . The boy was very intelligent and followed his teacher’s teachings with respect and humility.

In addition, I need about five hundred thousand sule leaves and about three hundred thousand pure honey. I want you to send them to the people. I want you to send them to the people to spread love and blessings so that the great monk, his family, and the entire Golden City will be healthy and prosperous. "

The doctor read the letter, looked at the young man, and asked, "Where are you from, brother?" The young man replied, "I am from Thanlyin."

" How long has it been since you came to the monastery?"

"It's been about five years."

"What's your name?"

"There is Soe Min"

"What do your parents do? What are their names?"

“ I work as a farmer, U Tun Nyo and Daw Nyein are my parents. Both of my parents are deceased. I live with my uncle.”

" Do you have any relatives or acquaintances in this city of Inwa?"

" No, sir."

" Do you have a wedding date?"

"No, sir."

“I like both the subjects you want to teach. Medicine is a subject that saves lives, so it is worth a lot. Military science is a subject that saves lives for the country, so it is worth a lot. Military science is even more important now, because the white British are interfering with the country. I will teach medicine myself. As for military science, I will leave it to the honorable Chief of the Gunnery, Colonel Kyaw. Now.. Now, ask me to put down my equipment. I am only a young man, and the middlemen are married,” he said.

“ Hey... Hey Maung Shwe Win, the people from the house have called and brought him down. There is a vacant room in the barn south of the rice barn. Put him in that room,” he ordered. In a moment, Maung Shwe Win called the young men from the house and helped him unload the goods from the cart, and according to the doctor’s order, they placed him in the vacant room in the barn where the rice was stored.

Introduction

First, our editorial team felt it necessary to briefly reintroduce the author, “Shwe Sakya” and some of the readers of Shuma Wa.

“ Most of the readers, especially the young readers of today, may not be familiar with Shwe Sukya . There may be some who are already familiar with it. In any case, I feel that it is a responsibility of the editorial team to reintroduce it.

Shwe Sakya is one of the most famous Burmese novelists, especially those who wrote historical novels. His novel "Putake and the Concubine" was first published in the Thuriya Ruk Sok newspaper in 1294 and was reprinted five times, from 1330 to 1394, and was very popular.