Mu is a typical heroine image in China's classical literature. Her prototype is a female military commander, a national hero, a doctor who made contributions in the late Ming Dynasty, Prince Guanglu, Prince Taibao, Prince Taifu, Shaobao, Sichuan Ambassador, China military commander, General Zhendong, Sichuan Company Commander, Zhong Hou and Mrs. Yipin (Qin Liangyu).