Career
Her Chinese name was Xiao Chuo (蕭綽). She was formally referred to as Empress Dowager Chengtian (承天皇太后). She commanded her own army of 10,000 cavalry which she stayed at the head of until she was over the age of sixty.
Song Dynasty troops attacked the Liao in 986, but they were pushed back and later defeated in 989.
She was known for her great skills in civil administration and retained great influence until her death. Xiao Chuo was the 3rd child of Xiao Siwen (蕭思溫), Liao"s chancellor.
Impressed, her father chose her to marry the new Emperor Jingzong as a consort. Soon afterward, she was given the title of empress.
She later gave birth to Emperor Shengzong.
