The Relationship between Lv and Li in the Qing Dynasty
Abstract
Lv and Li are two important legal forms in the Ming and Qing dynasties, Lv which is the most orthodox Qin and Han dynasties, the most lasting legal form, China's feudal society of all generations will be in the "Lv" as the name of the Criminal Code, it has a stable and broad characteristics. Li is outside Lv in a legal form, with detaile and flexible features. The relationship between Lv and Li does not , as some scholars have said: to the Qing, Lv is useless, and even taking Li break or replace Lv. But it should be Lv and Li have parallel. In the state Lv is the most fundamental norms, the selection of Li is based on changes in society to fill the insufficient Lv,"Lv" and "Li" are countries important legal forms, they are the basic provisions of the Code at the same time, the same reality of the actual social relations plays a regulatory role. The reason that there is such a ralationship between Lv and Li in Qing dynasty is ralated to the legislation of Qing dynasty and legislators on the idea of periodic revision of the cases ,besides the impact of the Lv and Li’s own characteristies.