This chapter chronicles the early life of Zheng Zhilong, from his family background working in government warehouses to his move to Macau to learn business and his conversion to Catholicism. It highlights his entrepreneurial journey and the socio-economic context of the time.
Zheng Zhilong's family background in managing government warehouses
His move to Macau and involvement in trade
His conversion to Catholicism to facilitate business dealings with the Portuguese