The Qing dynasty had its hands full dealing with rebellions, however, and Shi Lang was already in an excellent bargaining position as the man who had conquered Taiwan. He was given complete control over the administration of the island. Many Hakkas were forced to return to the mainland, and some fled to the hills.
當時清朝疲於三藩之亂，加上施琅收復台灣居功厥偉，因此台灣政事全交由施琅處理，許多客家人因此被原船「遣返」大陸，有些人逃進山區。