<p>In the autumn of the year Wuwu, the bandits in Daxi launched a rebellion. The imperial court mobilized the naval forces of Fujian Province to suppress them. The warships were connected end - to - end, and the officers and soldiers were on high alert, sleeping with their weapons. The large warships of the bandits on the island came one after another, with an irresistible momentum. The officers and soldiers were very frightened. They prayed to the gods respectively and set off with incense.</p><p>The official army encountered the bandits in the middle of the river. The bandits had the wind in their favor, making it difficult for the official army to win. Everyone prayed to Mazu, saying, "We hope to rely on the power of the gods to eliminate the arrogance of the bandits. This can comfort the emperor's intention to suppress the rebels on the one hand, and save the common people from being trampled on the other hand." In an instant, a dim fog spread from all directions. The wind direction reversed, and the waves swirled. The divine light of Mazu shone brightly. The official army then charged forward without hindrance. The leader of the bandits was captured, and the remaining bandits either drowned or fled in disarray, being completely wiped out.</p><p>The official army returned triumphantly and reported to the court in detail about the great contributions of Mazu's invisible protection. The emperor, following the imperial order, believed that Mazu had helped the country suppress the bandits and discussed conferring an additional title on Mazu to express gratitude for the divine protection.</p><p><br/></p>