Treason

Explore historical cases of treason where betrayal leads to military defeat and territorial loss

1. The Case of Shen Gong Wuchen Eloping with Xia Ji and the Extermination of His Clan by Zizhong and Zifan

2. Jurisdiction: State of Chu and State of Jin (Spring and Autumn period, ancient China) (c. 597–590 BC)
3. Original Case: 申公巫臣为夏姬奔晋、楚子重子反杀巫臣族案
4. Key Figures: Shen Gong Wuchen (Qu Wuchen), Xia Ji, Chu Zizhong (Prince Yingqi), Chu Zifan (Prince Ce), King Gong of Chu
5. Case Tags: Treason;Clan Extermination;Abuse of Power;Political Revenge

1. Case of Fu Xia Assassinating Zi Yi and Being Executed by Duke Li of Zheng

2. Jurisdiction: State of Zheng, Zhou Dynasty (present-day Henan, China) (680 BC)
3. Original Case: The Case of Fu Xia Murdering the Zheng Ruler and Subsequently Being Killed by Duke Li
4. Key Figures: Fu Xia (minister of Zheng), Zi Yi (also known as Zhengzi, ruler of Zheng), Duke Li of Zheng (exiled ruler, later restored)
5. Case Tags: Regicide;Political Assassination;Treason;Betrayal and Execution

1. The Murder of Duke Xiang of Qi and the Usurpation by Gongsun Wuzhi

2. Jurisdiction: State of Qi, Ancient China (Spring and Autumn Period) (686 BC (Winter))
3. Original Case: 连称、管至父弑齐襄公、公孙无知篡位案
4. Key Figures: Lian Cheng, Guan Zhifu, Gongsun Wuzhi, Duke Xiang of Qi
5. Case Tags: Regicide;Usurpation;Political Conspiracy;Treason

1. The Case of the Eunuch Pi Reporting Lü Sheng and Xi Rui's Plot to Burn the Ducal Palace

2. Jurisdiction: State of Jin, China (Spring and Autumn period) (636 BC)
3. Original Case: 寺人披告发吕甥、郤芮谋焚公宫案
4. Key Figures: Duke Wen of Jin (Chong\'er), Eunuch Pi (Bo Di), Lü Sheng, Xi Rui
5. Case Tags: Treason;Conspiracy to Murder;Arson Plot;Palace Coup Attempt

1. The Case of Duke Cheng of Wei's Return and the Covenant with the People

2. Jurisdiction: State of Wei (卫国), under the hegemonic jurisdiction of Jin (晋国), Spring and Autumn China (630 BC (Spring and Autumn Period))
3. Original Case: 卫侯归国、宁武子与卫人盟誓案
4. Key Figures: Duke Cheng of Wei (卫成公), Ning Wuzi (宁武子/Ning Yu), Yuan Xuan (元咺), Duke Wen of Jin (晋文公), Shu Wu (叔武), Prince Xia (公子瑕)
5. Case Tags: Treason;Breach of Covenant;Hegemonic Intervention;Usurpation

1. The Case of Prince Zhu Ru of Cheng Fleeing to Lu with Fuzhong

2. Jurisdiction: State of Cheng and State of Lu, China (Spring and Autumn Period) (615 BC)
3. Original Case: 郕太子朱儒以夫钟奔鲁案
4. Key Figures: Zhu Ru (Crown Prince of the State of Cheng), Duke Wen of Lu, the people of Cheng, the newly enthroned ruler of Cheng
5. Case Tags: Treason;Defection;Ritual Offence;Usurpation of Title

1. The Case of Wei Zhouyu's Regicide and Usurpation

2. Jurisdiction: State of Wei, Zhou Dynasty (present-day Henan, China) (719 BC)
3. Original Case: 卫州吁弑君篡位案
4. Key Figures: Zhouyu (Prince of Wei, usurper), Duke Huan of Wei (the assassinated ruler), Shi Que (Wei minister who orchestrated the counter-coup), Shi Hou (Shi Que's son and Zhouyu's co-conspirator), Duke Huan of Chen (ally who facilitated the execution)
5. Case Tags: Regicide;Usurpation;Treason;Capital Punishment