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Shvoong Home>Social Sciences>The annals of Zhang Cangshui' s life on the sea Summary

The annals of Zhang Cangshui' s life on the sea

Article Summary   by:TsingHua     Original Author: Journal of Ningbo Radio & TV University
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Zhang Cangshui Joined Ming forces in 1645. Atter Ming forces were defeated in 1646 on Qiantang River, he followed King Lu' s court to shipu, Xianshan and then sailed across the sea to general Wang Binquin' s Camp, at Zhoushan, then leginning his anti-Qing' s activities on sea. In 1664, he was arrested on a deserted island near Dinhai. During 19 years (1645-1664) he went four times to the Ming sea, four Times to the Yangzi River. The Battle of the Yangzi River in 1659, isespecially worth mentioning. Zhang Cangshui and Zheng Chengong united to launch offensives. Zhang' s army advanced from Nanking to Wuhu, warmly welcomed all the way by the pelple.Within ten days or so, 4 municipalities 3 prefectures and 24 counties were recovered. The newly established Quing' s court was alarmed. The main area of Zhang' s anti Qing acclivities on sea consisted of three islands Nandi Gaotang and Hua-ao in Three Gates gulf and Zhoushan Archipelago. His military and political center was Linmen on Hua-ao island. After the battle of 1659. Zheng Chengong and Zhang Cangshui differed in strategy. Zheng retreated to Taiwan then occupied by Dutch invaders. He drove the invaders out, winning the fame as a national hero, while Zhang was not so fortunate.But his loyalty to the subdued dynasty was no less than Zheng' s.
Published: March 30, 2006   
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