Military Governor Power

The expansive judicial authority of Tang military governors (jiedushi) over local criminal cases.

1. Case of Wang Sili Memorializing the Execution of Horse Thieves in Jiangzhou

2. Jurisdiction: Tang Dynasty (China) (759 AD (2nd year of Qianyuan))
3. Original Case: 乾元二年河中节度使王思礼奏决绛州盗马案
4. JudgesWang SiliInstitutionsHezhong Military Governor's Office
5. Case Tags: Tang Dynasty Judicial Case;Horse Theft Crime;Military Governor Power;Memorial Decision System