By 1683, Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty had stopped all attempts at negotiation with Taiwan. He sent Admiral Shi Lang with a force of nearly 100,000 men and 600 warships to invade the island. Shi Lang attempted to attack Penghu before a major hurricane would strike but was driven back by Liu Guoxuan. After the hurricane, Shi Lang regrouped his forces and was ready to strike again.