Early Anti-Qing Resistance of Zheng Chenggong

Timeline

1. 1646Fuzhou · FujianQing forces invaded Fujian, the Longwu Emperor was killed, and the Longwu regime collapsed. Zheng Zhilong accepted Qing pacification and surrendered with his troops. Zheng Chenggong bitterly denounced his father's defection, refused to surrender with him, and broke with his family.
2. 1646Jinmen · FujianZheng Chenggong led his trusted followers to the sea, using islands like Jinmen and Xiamen as bases, gathering scattered soldiers and deserters, and beginning to independently organize anti-Qing armed forces. His mother, Lady Tianchuan, also died for the cause, further strengthening his resolve.
3. 1646Xiamen · FujianIn Xiamen, Zheng Chenggong reorganized his naval forces, built fortresses, funded his troops through maritime trade, and sent envoys to contact the Yongli court in Guangxi, accepting the title 'Grand General Who Pacifies and Discusses,' bringing his personal forces into the Southern Ming orthodox framework and laying the foundation for over a decade of anti-Qing resistance in the southeast.