Survival and Basic Badass Prepper Podcast | The Rise of History’s Most Powerful Pirate Zheng Yi Sao

She commanded up to 80,000 pirates and 1,800 ships — more warships than most countries had in 1809. She crushed the Chinese, Portuguese, and British navies… then retired undefeated, filthy rich, and opened her own casino. Meet Zheng Yi Sao (also known as Ching Shih) — history’s most successful and most feared pirate of all time. From a floating brothel in Canton to the undisputed empress of the South China Sea, this is the insane true story of how one woman turned tragedy into the largest pirate confederation the world has ever seen — the legendary Red Flag Fleet. In this episode you’ll discover: • How she went from sex worker to pirate queen in under two years • The brutal (but genius) pirate code she enforced • The naval battles that humiliated three empires • How she negotiated the greatest surrender deal in pirate history • What happened to her massive fortune and why you’ve probably never heard her name If you think Blackbeard or Jack Sparrow were badass… wait until you meet the real Pirate Queen.   🔔 Hit the bell and subscribe for more forgotten legends of history 🔹 https://survivalandbasicbadasspodcast.com/ 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15wU8rw6hS/ ⁠ Don't let uncertainty overwhelm you. We deliver practical tips to help you and your family navigate what is coming. Remember, being prepared is the first step toward embracing your inner Badass. Join the email list and check out the shop @ survivalandbasicbadasspodcast.com The Survival and Basic Badass Podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, Podurama, and wherever you find great content. As always, this show is for entertainment. We are not to be considered doctors, financial advisors, or lawyers, and it's not legal, financial, or health advice. This Podcast is intended for American audiences and free states. If you accept an oppressive Government, please skip this episode.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices