Princess Pingyang, directing her soldiers to feed citizens of liberated town, China, 623. In 617, Pingyang, born in 600 ce, sold her property and joined her father’s rebellion. She organized an “Army of the Ladies”. She took on and defeated other rebel groups, as well as bandits, raiders, and brigands that were terrorizing the countryside. Her army soon became a respectable fighting force of over 70, 000 warriors. When Pingyang conquered a town or city, she forbade her men from looting, violating, and plundering; instead her army would bring food and drink to the oppressed citizens