Corruption and lack of defense doomed the government. Just 40 days after the establishment of the Shaowu regime, Qing forces successfully invaded Guangzhou. The Shaowu Emperor was captured in January 1647 and immediately committed suicide.
Corruption and inadequate defenses led to the collapse of the government, resulting in the swift invasion of Guangzhou by Qing forces shortly after the Shaowu regime's founding. The emperor's capture in January 1647 ultimately led to his self-inflicted death.