Dawei Miracle

The Dawei Miracle refers to a visit by Sun Yijun to the village of Dawei, Anle in 4331. Starting in June 4328, Dawei farmers struggled with a drought. In 4331, Sun Yijun visited the region to participate in desert horseback riding in the Tebie Desert, when he passed through the village.

The term was first used Gang Wu, Phoenix Party Minister of Internal Affairs during debate in 4334 on a piece of legislation that would have Indrala adopt Ji Yu of the Clan Ji become Emperor of Indrala:"'Will we ignore the Dawei miracle and the evidence that the Sun Clan has achieved a status greater than that of just merchants? Sun Yijun's visit to the farmers of that region was not just a reflection of an Jienist appreciation for the peasant class but it brought about a sudden miracle that reversed the fortunes of the people. The Sun Clan has repeatedly shown a capability for capturing the respect of the people and devoting themselves to the betterment of society.'"As Sun's party stopped to tend to the horses, Sun reportedly attempted to play football with the village children, but they were too malnutritioned and lethargic to play. Sun then instructed his party to distribute their supplies throughout the village. Sun would stay in the village for a total of four days before leaving. On the day Sun left the village, it began to rain; it would rain for two more weeks.

While most likely coincidental, the events nonetheless strengthened the claim that Sun Yijun was the Son of Heaven. It also effectively ended the first attempt at monarchical restoration pursued by the Jien Party and the Lotus Party. After the 'Dawei Miracle,' the Centre Party, Phoenix Party and Social Democratic Party all officially announced their support for Sun Yijun as Emperor of Indrala (though the Social Democrats would later vote in support of the first bill to adopt Ji Yu as emperor).