Leniency versus Severity Doctrine

1. The Case of Zi Taishu Suppressing the Bandits in Huanfu Marsh

2. Jurisdiction: State of Zheng, China (Spring and Autumn Period (c. 522 BC))
3. Original Case: 子大叔继子产为政、不忍猛而宽、郑国多盗、攻杀萑苻之盗案
4. Key Figures: Zi Chan (Gongsun Qiao), Zi Taishu (You Ji)
5. Case Tags: Ancient Chinese Criminal Governance;Leniency versus Severity Doctrine;Banditry and Internal Security;Military Suppression as Punishment