Tang Political Purge and Reconciliation

How medieval Tang China used clemency to ease factional tensions and consolidate a new emperor's authority.

1. The Amnesty Case of Relatives and Partisans of Yuan Zai and Wang Jin upon Emperor Dezong's Enthronement in the 14th Year of Dali

2. Jurisdiction: Tang Dynasty (China) (779 (14th year of the Dali era, Tang Dynasty))
3. Original Case: The Case of Emperor Dezong's Amnesty for the Relatives and Partisans of Yuan Zai and Wang Jin in the 14th Year of Dali
4. DefendantsYuan ZaiWang JinJudgesEmperor Dezong of Tang (Li Shi)InstitutionsTang Imperial Court
5. Case Tags: Tang Dynasty Corruption Case;Imperial Amnesty;Tang Political Purge and Reconciliation;Dezong's Enthronement Policies