Military Desertion

This case involves a soldier fleeing his military post during a campaign, triggering severe collective punishment laws.

The Case of Xu You's Desertion and Dereliction of Duty
  1. The Case of Xu You's Desertion and Dereliction of Duty
  2. Jurisdiction: China (Han Dynasty) (200 AD (during the Battle of Guandu))
  3. Original Case: 攸临阵脱逃、失职案
  4. Key Figures: Xu You (许攸), Yuan Shao (袁绍), Shen Pei (审配)
  5. Case Tags: Military Desertion;Dereliction of Duty;Treason;Ancient Military Law