Also, a series of natural disasters struck, floods caused ruin for many villages and yet Trịnh Giang did nothing to relieve the suffering. Instead, he obtained (through rich gifts) a new title from the Yongzheng Emperor of China, Supreme King of Annam (). This foolish action provoked a rash of revolts as the people felt he was usurping the title of the Lê Emperor.
Furthermore, natural disasters devastated many villages, resulting in widespread destruction. Trịnh Giang failed to assist those affected and instead obtained a new title from Emperor Yongzheng of China, the Supreme King of Annam (). This action provoked numerous uprisings as people believed he was usurping the title of the Lê Emperor.