Zheng Zhilong's Legend

Author: Zhu Jinghe
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book narrates the history of Zheng Zhilong, the father of Zheng Chenggong, who developed maritime trade, boosted Fujian's economy, suppressed pirates, and twice defeated the Dutch invasion, laying the foundation for Zheng Chenggong to reclaim Taiwan. It bestows Zheng Zhilong the titles of a Dutch-resistant hero and a pioneer of Taiwan. It is a beautiful literary creation that combines a historical plot with concrete historical facts. In historical records, Zheng Zhilong is often portrayed as a pirate and a traitor to highlight others, with his great historical achievements and contributions being ignored. As a result, while most people know Zheng Chenggong, few know Zheng Zhilong. In fact, Zheng Zhilong was a pioneer in developing Taiwan and a Dutch-resistant hero in the 17th century (the most combat-effective Zheng family naval force at the time), who created the basic material foundation for his son Zheng Chenggong to reclaim Taiwan and became a prominent figure in Chinese history. Only through the successive efforts of the two generations of the Zheng family could the immortal achievements of developing and reclaiming Taiwan be realized.