Quanzhou lost to the Qing

The loss of Quanzhou to the Qing marked a pivotal moment in the conflict between the Zheng forces and the Qing dynasty. Following the initial loss of Quanzhou, the Zheng forces faced further setbacks with the fall of Zhangzhou and Haicheng shortly thereafter. Despite these challenges, the Zheng forces mounted a counteroffensive, successfully retaking Haicheng a few months later. However, their attempts to reclaim Quanzhou in the following year were thwarted by the arrival of Qing reinforcements, leading to a retreat by the Zheng forces. This series of events highlighted the shifting power dynamics in the region and underscored the resilience of the Zheng forces despite their losses. The conflict was part of the broader context of the Revolt of the Three Feudatories, which involved various factions vying for control and influence in southern China during this tumultuous period.