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From Brothel to Battlefleet: The Rise of Pirate Queen Zheng Yi Sao

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 Forget everything you thought you knew about pirates—because this week, we’re telling the real story of the woman who ran the South China Sea and left Blackbeard in the dust. Meet Zheng Yi Sao: sex worker turned pirate queen, ruthless businesswoman, and literal nightmare of the Qing Dynasty. In this wild ride through 18th-century China, you’ll hear how a nameless girl from a fishing village built the most powerful pirate confederation the world has ever seen—and retired with her head (and fortune) intact. TLDR: She didn’t die in battle. She negotiated her way out and opened a salt empire. Iconic. ⏱️ What You’ll Hear The Origins – How a Tonka girl outsmarted a pirate king and negotiated her way into power Fleet Boss Moves – Zheng Yi Sao's brutal pirate code (decapitations included) Protection Rackets & Political Games – When piracy meets mafia tactics and government bribes The Retirement Plot Twist – Why this pirate queen walked away, rich and respected Legacy – Her influence on Pirates of the Caribbean, feminist history, and pop culture 🧠 Why This Episode Slaps (Historically Speaking) Zheng Yi Sao led a 70,000-strong pirate fleet and enforced one of the most progressive (and deadly) pirate codes of all time She outmaneuvered the navies of China, Britain, and Portugal—then walked into retirement as a government official She is a textbook example of a woman who used the patriarchy against itself—Confucian law? She laughed in its face 💥 Fun Facts She required pirates to bank 80% of their loot in a centralized pirate fund She chopped off heads for cheating… or skipping work Her fleet had more vessels than the Spanish Armada She transitioned her pirates into military and civil service with full pardons 📚 Mentions & References Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (yes, she inspired that pirate council scene) Sleepy History, Patreon goodies, and secret projects with the International Spy Museum (!!!) Shoutout to TK’s dad and their shared pirate obsession—Blackbeard shirts included 🎙️ From Your Host, TK This episode is dedicated to my dad, who taught me pirate flags before I learned cursive. And yes, I absolutely wore a child-sized wench costume to pirate festivals. No regrets. I hope you love this one as much as I do—it’s got revenge, politics, gay throuples, decapitations, and a business-savvy queen. What more could you want? 🚀 Help Us Climb the Charts! If you enjoyed this episode: Rate & review on your podcast app (or just tell me what snacks you eat while listening) Subscribe so you never miss another fierce lady from history Support the pod on Patreon for exclusive extras and more pirate nerdery Patreon Instagram Website TikTok Merch Store YouTube Stay badass. Stay curious. And remember: Zheng Yi Sao wasn’t legendary in spite of being a woman—she was legendary because she was one. 🖤 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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