Some scholars believe that Shi Lang, a historical figure in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, should not be criticized only from the standpoint of the Ming Dynasty, let alone regarded as a legacy of the Ming Dynasty. The Qing Dynasty was an important dynasty in the history of China, and Manchu was also an important member of the Chinese nation, regardless of whether the ruler was Han nationality or not. On this premise, we can evaluate Shi Lang more objectively and get closer to the facts.
Shi Lang mutiny experience: The first judgment: Zheng Zhilong saw the Qing soldiers sweeping the Central Plains, indicating that the general trend of Nanming had gone, and he led his confidants to the Qing Dynasty, including Shi Lang.
Second mutiny: Shi Lang, who became the commander-in-chief of the Qing army, was unexpectedly treated by Zheng Chenggong when Guangdong and Guangxi were in a desperate situation. So he followed Zheng Chenggong on the road of anti-Qing.
Third mutiny: Because Zeng De offended Shi Lang and was beheaded by Shi Lang, Shi Lang offended Zheng Chenggong, who killed the Shi Lang family, and Shi Lang had to take refuge in the Qing Dynasty for revenge.
We can look at Shi Lang's three rebellions, and then evaluate Shi Lang. The first mutiny was because the general trend of Nanming had gone, and if you don't surrender, you will only die, which is forced by the situation. The second mutiny is like being caught up with Liangshan, not to mention personality problems. Because of the contrast between Zheng Chenggong and Shi Lang, these three judgments aggravated the contradiction between them. Zheng Chenggong only killed the Shi Lang family, which is also the reason why an outstanding naval general left Zheng Chenggong to take refuge in the Qing Dynasty.
Evaluating the merits and demerits of historical figures needs to look at the problem in many ways, and can't criticize with personal feelings. Facts have proved that Shi Lang took refuge in the Qing army, was entrusted with an important task, played his naval talent and made great achievements.