Sun QuanAsWu GuoThe founding emperor was faced with an embarrassing situation: neitherEastern Han DynastyThe person in charge of the imperial court was not the emperor of the Shu Han court established by Liu Bei. He only relied on the wealth and resourcefulness of his family to achieve a certain strength, but in the faceCao CaoWith a force like Liu Bei, he needs to be cautious. WhenCao CaoAfter his death,Cao PiReign as the heir to the throneEastern Han DynastyThe imperial court, Liu Bei established the Shu Han under the pretext of reviving the Han Dynasty, andSun QuanBeing in an awkward position and not knowing what identity you should be. In this case, he decided toCao PiCalled a minister, it becameWei StateKing Wu. In this way, he not only preserved his strength, but also avoided the conflict with Liu Bei.
In order to ensure that their status is recognized,Sun QuanSomething needs to be done to get out of this embarrassment. On the one hand, he needs to solve withCao WeiOn the other hand, he also needs to consider how to establish his honorific title to consolidate his position both inside and outside.
Sun QuanThe nickname is "big", which can be said to be unprecedented in Chinese history. AboutSun QuanThere is no record of the basis for the nickname in the relevant rules, which also puzzles the historians. Even during the period of the Southern Dynasties, historians of the Southern DynastiesShen YueIt is also called incomprehensibleSun QuanWhat exactly does the nickname mean? The Southern Dynasty was only more than 200 years away from Sun Wu, and during this time, they could not find the right oneSun QuanAn accurate explanation of the nickname.
However,Sun QuanUnfazed, he took a different approach to find a basis for his actions to become emperor. Sun QuanThe use of auspicious means inWu GuoA series of auspicious phenomena have been created in the territory, and it is claimed that this is dictated by the Mandate of Heaven. In this way, he declared that his claim to emperor was based on the Mandate of Heaven, creating a new basis.
Wu GuoThe founding of the country is very different in legal theory. Sun Quandid not inherit power from the orthodox imperial bloodline, but by virtue of his own wealth andIntelligenceRise gradually. In the case that he can't find the basis for the traditional emperor,Sun QuanHe decided to legitimize his founding by creating auspicious creatures to declare his destiny mission.
Alternative in legal theoryWu GuoThe statehood is also forSun QuanThe uniqueness of the nickname provides a plausible explanation. As an unconventional emperor,Sun QuanYou need to create a distinctive honorific title for yourself to strengthen your position. He chose the nickname "Big", a title that did not find a basis in the relevant rules, but it was related toWu GuoThe unusualness of statehood coincides. Through this unique epithet,Sun QuanSolidifiedWu GuoThe legitimacy of statehood strengthened itself inWu GuoDominance inside and out.
Sun QuanThe nickname "Da" is indeed unique in Chinese history. Although the basis of the nickname is not recorded in the relevant rules, he succeeded in finding a legal basis for his actions as emperor through the special means of creating auspiciousness. This manifestsSun QuanUnique wisdom and political skill, but also reflectedWu GuoThe unusualness of statehood.
As historians, we should understand the background and considerations of what historical figures did in a specific period of time while not only the truth of history. Sun QuanIt was established in a time of uncertainty and tensionWu GuoIn the process, he faced various difficulties and embarrassments, but he succeeded in establishing his position through unique means and the choice of nicknames.
History is always diverse, and each era has its own unique background and characteristics. As observers and researchers of future generations, we should maintain an objective attitude, and at the same time, we should also understand and respect the choices of historical figuresDecision-makingSun QuanAlthough the nickname "Big" differs from tradition in form, it reflectsSun QuanThe particularity and innovation of the founding of the People's Republic of China is also one of the historical phenomena worthy of our consideration and development.