Cao Cao's Clemency

Warlord Cao Cao heeded the advice and granted a pardon, demonstrating flexibility in legal enforcement.

Song Jin Desertion Case
  1. Song Jin Desertion Case
  2. Jurisdiction: Wei state, Three Kingdoms China (c. 215 AD (Jian'an era, late Eastern Han))
  3. Original Case: 宋金逃兵案
  4. DefendantsSong JinDefense AttorneysGao RouJudgesCao CaoInstitutionsOffice of the Chancellor of Wei
  5. Case Tags: Military Desertion;Collective Punishment;Legal Remonstrance;Cao Cao's Clemency