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In the midst of it all, Sun Zizhao and Lu Chen reached a consensus through their conversation: they were going to establish a nation.
Sun Zizhao was excited, barely managing to conceal his inner delight. He asked, "Brother Chen, what do you think our national title should be?" He wanted to seek Lu Chen's opinion.
Lu Chen nodded and hesitated before saying, "The national title is a significant matter, extremely important. We must not be careless; it requires careful consideration."
The national title is indeed a major issue, as it represents the name of a country. For example, the current Great Zhou Dynasty is named Zhou.
Similarly, the Yushan Kingdom is named after Jade Mountain, and the Giant Yi Nation is called Giant Yi. Naturally, when establishing a nation in the Central Plains, the name cannot consist of two characters; it must be a single character. Before the Great Zhou Dynasty, there were the Han Dynasty and the Great Harmony Dynasty.
Now that Sun Zizhao and Lu Chen wanted to establish a nation, their title could not overlap with previous ones. It needed to be grand yet dignified, embodying the spirit of welcoming nations from afar. The Central Plains has always been regarded as a superior state, with many surrounding countries paying tribute.
Sun Zizhao understood Lu Chen's implication and said, "It is precisely because we need to be cautious and solemn that I wish to seek your opinion, Brother Chen. Regardless of what you think, please speak freely without any reservations. Our relationship as ruler and subject is very close; there should be no misunderstandings. You should know that I consider you a brother."
Sun Zizhao's attitude towards Lu Chen was very serious, revealing a hint of affection in his words.
This kind of affection did not belong to romantic love or familial bonds; it was a unique connection that lay between kinship and the ruler-subject relationship—far deeper than what many would understand. Only Lu Chen and Sun Zizhao truly comprehended this bond.
Now Sun Zizhao was sharing such an important matter as naming their nation with Lu Chen and seeking his input. This demonstrated how much he valued Lu Chen; just this alone spoke volumes.
Lu Chen listened to Sun Zizhao and said, "Very well, since the Han Dynasty trusts me so much, I will speak frankly."
After pondering for a moment, Lu Chen took two steps forward and said, "As we establish our new national title, it must not repeat any previous titles and should carry weight that can command respect from any nation." He seemed to be speaking to himself as he furrowed his brow in deep thought. Naming a country was not as simple as naming an individual; it carried significant meaning.
After all, this would affect the future fortunes of the nation. The name must not be too trivial or lack depth; it also should not invoke bad omens or offend deities like the Demon God—this was the greatest taboo and must not be taken lightly. Lu Chen understood these stakes well.
The name of a country is extremely important, especially avoiding any misfortune. If the name chosen were inappropriate and angered the Demon God, it could lead to dire consequences. Thus, this required considerable thought—something most people could not manage.
At this moment, Lu Chen was calculating national fortunes while considering elements from I Ching and the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, earth—along with other factors—to name this rising new nation. On the surface, he appeared lost in thought with nothing happening; however, he was deeply engaged in contemplation like never before.
"Han Dynasty," he began, "our shared pursuit is for the common people to live happily and healthily—eliminating tyranny and restoring power to the people while eradicating evil and cleansing the world. Since we have such aspirations and intentions from the start, I propose we call it the Daiwa Dynasty."
Daiwa symbolizes greatness—representing being first or foremost. Historically in Central Plains dynasties, names often included 'great' for good reason: they hoped for prosperity and longevity for their nation across generations.
Lu Chen chose 'wa,' which symbolizes peace and harmony—conveying various meanings with profound significance.
"Daiwa Dynasty"
Sun Zizhao repeatedly murmured the name, saying it several times with a joyful expression. Then he slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "Good, what a great name, Daiwa Dynasty. Brother Chen is truly knowledgeable. What a wonderful name, Daiwa Dynasty, excellent!"
Sun Zizhao praised the name Daiwa Dynasty proposed by Lu Chen, expressing great satisfaction.
Lu Chen smiled slightly and said, "This name was derived from various metaphysical knowledge I combined. According to my calculations, if we establish the nation under the name Yamato, it can at least defend its territory for three hundred years."
Combining various metaphysical insights, Lu Chen came up with the name Daiwa Dynasty, which was highly regarded by Sun Zizhao. According to Lu Chen's calculations, if they chose Daiwa Dynasty, it could protect the realm for at least three hundred years.
How long is three hundred years? It is not particularly long, but it can bring about tremendous changes. After all, three hundred years later, Sun Zizhao would likely no longer be in this world. And Lu Chen would certainly have ascended to another realm, entering a different world.
Thus, three hundred years can be considered a significant span of time, enough for many things to change. Many people who exist now will have passed away, and the world will be different. Over these few centuries, things may also change drastically.
In this world, nothing is eternal; everything changes and cannot withstand the passage of time. This is a fact.
"However, there is one thing I must inform the Han Dynasty about." Halfway through his statement, Lu Chen finally paused and turned to Sun Zizhao, indicating that he had more to say.
"Oh? What else is there? Please share it all, Brother Chen." Sun Zizhao's expression changed momentarily before returning to normal.
Lu Chen remained silent for a moment and said, "This matter concerns the fate of the nation. The Daiwa Dynasty can protect its territory for three hundred years, but within those three hundred years, there will inevitably be a major conflict. However, I cannot predict when it will occur. Based on my estimation, if nothing unexpected happens, it should take place within the next one hundred fifty years."
"A major conflict? What does that entail?" Lu Chen looked somewhat grim and extremely serious. Although he did not yet understand what a major conflict meant, he could tell from his expression that it was certainly not good news.
"Could it be an external force? Is someone plotting against the throne of the Nine-Five Throne?" Sun Zizhao couldn't help but ask.
Lu Chen shook his head decisively and said, "It is not an external force; it comes from within the Han Dynasty. It will involve your descendants—your children or grandchildren—even great-grandchildren. Of course, such events are inevitable; we just do not know who they will manifest in."
"From my descendants? Hong Yan, Hongkang, or their offspring? And grandchildren?" Sun Zizhao inquired.
Lu Chen shook his head again and replied, "I cannot determine exactly who it will be; my ability to predict is limited. Just being able to glimpse this much has already consumed considerable energy. I can only see a general outline."
According to his calculations, adopting the name Daiwa Dynasty would ensure three hundred years of stability for the realm—this was without any doubt.
Of course, it does not mean that using the name Daiwa Dynasty guarantees only three hundred years of prosperity; it's just that with Lu Chen's current level of Void Immortal power, he can only foresee events within that timeframe. The principle is simple: Lu Chen's speed allows him to transcend time and glimpse into the future.
He had just briefly experienced Spirit Travel and crossed over to three hundred years later. At that time, the Great Zhou Dynasty was still flourishing, a true golden age where the common people lived in peace and happiness. This was also Lu Chen's lifelong pursuit.
However, those scenes were merely a fleeting glimpse. Lu Chen saw that after the establishment of the Daiwa Dynasty, there would be a major conflict within the next one hundred and fifty years, akin to a calamity, which would befall the descendants of Sun Zizhao. However, he could not see exactly when it would happen. If he were a Yin Immortal or the War God of Shatter the Void, then he could have seen it.
Unfortunately, Lu Chen was still far from becoming a Yin Immortal or a War God, making it impossible for him to predict when the calamity of the Daiwa Dynasty would occur or who was manipulating events behind the scenes. This was a significant matter.
Sun Zizhao paid great attention to this, as it concerned the fate of the nation. Although Lu Chen had already indicated that this matter would not affect the national fortune of the Daiwa Dynasty, for Sun Zizhao personally, it was heartbreaking and disappointing to think that such treachery could arise among his descendants. However, there was nothing he could do about it because it was fate. Even if Sun Zizhao wanted to prevent it, he lacked the ability.
Regarding this major conflict, while Lu Chen was unclear about it, Sun Zizhao understood well. He currently had two sons: one was Sun Hongyan, his eldest son, and the other was his younger son, Sun Hongkang. As he was still young, it was inevitable that he would take concubines and have daughters.
In the future, when Sun Zizhao became emperor, his sons and grandsons would be princes and grandsons of the emperor, as well as princesses.
As an emperor, having three thousand beauties in the harem and seventy-two consorts was inevitable; every emperor experienced this. It did not matter whether one wanted to or had the energy to manage it; that was simply how emperors were.
As for the major conflict, it would certainly involve Sun Zizhao's princes and grandsons vying for the throne, each accumulating power and harboring animosity towards one another while disregarding familial ties. In simpler terms, it meant fighting for legitimacy; every dynasty faced such struggles.
Each prince who gained power would inevitably seek to advance further and ascend to the throne; this was unavoidable.
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