Shi Lang - Legacy

Legacy

Shi Lang was given the posthumous name of "Xiangzhuang" (襄壮), and the title of Junior Tutor to the Heir Apparent. In 1732, his name was entered for worship in the Temple of Eminent Statesmen. One of his sons achieved distinction as an admiral, whilst another was a state official. The Shi family was granted the special privilege of burial in their ancestral cemetery in Jinjiang, instead of in Banner lands as was the case with other Bannermen.

Though famous for his military achievements, Shi remains a controversial figure in contemporary China. As a defector, his exploits have generally been downplayed by the governments of both Taiwan and the People's Republic of China, and he is remembered in Taiwan as a conqueror and cruel governor.