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New Code of 581

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law reform in Sui dynasty

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    In China: Wendi’s institutional reforms

    …promulgate a penal code, the New Code of 581. In 583 his ministers compiled a revised code, the Kaihuang Code, and administrative statutes. These were far simpler than the laws of the Bei Zhou and were more lenient. Considerable pains were taken to ensure that local officials studied and enforced…

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