Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction Group 2 - 2 | Page 77

It was a long and bloody battle, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides. Although the pirates fought
zealously, they were no match to the powerful Ming navy and fell to Zheng’s scheme. Over 7,000 pirates
were killed, 10 pirate ships were burnt, and seven pirate ships were captured. Chen and his lieutenants were
taken to Nanking to be tried and executed. When Zheng returned, he was greeted by crowds of celebrating
citizens who had heard of Chen Zuyi’s defeat by Zheng He. Emperor Yongle was also impressed by Zheng
and continued to fund his future voyages