During the reign of Emperor Renzong of Song, the General of Zhenbei, Ye Zhao defended the border for 8 years with countless military achievements. Her outstanding martial arts ability on the battlefield was renowned. Ye Zhao led the army into victory against the Liao Army, and beheaded the great Liao general Yeludadan, and capturing the Crown Prince, Yeluhong. After the war, the Emperor ordered Ye Zhao to return to the capital, and conferred upon her the title 'General of the Word' (lit. Grand General of all the Soldiers and Horses Under Heaven). Ye Zhao wrote a letter to the Emperor, admitting that she was born a daughter. The Emperor was very surprised, and sent someone to the Zhenbei estate to find the truth. The Dowager Empress was originally worried about Ye Zhao's military achievements, but was very happy after discovering that she was a woman, and discussed arranging a marriage for Ye Zhao with the Emperor.