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Guo Podai Surrender

When
13 January 1810
Where
Guangdong
Part of
Ching Shih and Cheung Po Tsai surrender their pirate fleet to the Qing government

Guo Podai surrendered to Viceroy Bai Ling in January 1810, receiving a military rank, setting a precedent for the main leaders.

On January 13, 1810, Guo Podai officially surrendered to the Viceroy of Liangguang, Bai Ling. He was rewarded with the rank of sublieutenant, demonstrating the Qing government's willingness to integrate former pirates into the military structure.

Sources

  1. Zheng Yi Sao Wikipedia

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