How did Taizu change punishments for official corruption and violations of salt and wine controls?

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Taizu The Taizu emperor, founder of the Song dynasty, detail of a portrait; in the National Palace Museum, Taipei

In his legal reforms, the Taizu emperor adopted a dual approach to justice: he dealt more severely with the corruption and irresponsibility of officials, while simultaneously lightening the punishments for those who violated state controls over salt and wine. Additionally, he mandated that all capital sentences be reviewed by the high court at the capital to ensure a more measured application of the law.1