Cheng Cheng-kung (Koxinga), in an attempt to capitalize on the nationalism inherent in Taoism, inaugurated several Taoist sects to pursue his plan to overthrow the Manchu rulers. Similar organizations were set up on the mainland.
當時在大陸，許多有志之士，承襲了道教的政治改革思想，用道教組織方式，創立若干教派，企圖伺機推翻清廷。