Cao Cao's Legalism

Reflects Cao Cao's policy of strict legal enforcement and meritocracy, suppressing noble privileges in favor of centralized rule.

The Case of Yang Pei Executing Cao Hong's Retainer for Tax Resistance
  1. The Case of Yang Pei Executing Cao Hong's Retainer for Tax Resistance
  2. Jurisdiction: Cao Wei (Three Kingdoms China) (c. 200 (Jian'an era, 196–220))
  3. Original Case: Yang Pei Zhu Sha Cao Hong Bin Ke Kang Shui An
  4. DefendantsYang PeiPlaintiffsCao HongJudgesCao CaoInstitutionsChangshe CountyCao Cao's Government
  5. Case Tags: Tax Evasion;Extrajudicial Execution;Aristocratic Privilege;Cao Cao's Legalism