def _request_pre_prepare(self, three_pc_key: Tuple[int, int],
                             stash_data: Optional[Tuple[str, str, str]] = None) -> bool:
        """
        Request preprepare
        """
        recipients = self.primaryName
        return self._request_three_phase_msg(three_pc_key,
                                             self.requested_pre_prepares,
                                             PREPREPARE,
                                             recipients,
                                             stash_data)
Request preprepare