Hongwu ordered Li and others to create the basic law code in 1367 , appointing him Left Councilor and chief legislator in a commission of 30 ministers .
Li 's petitioning Emperor Hongwu to eliminate collective prosecution reportedly initiated the drafting .
Emperor ordered Li and others to create the basic law code in 1367 , appointing Li Left Councilor and chief legislator in a commission of 30 ministers .
Li 's petitioning Emperor Hongwu to eliminate collective prosecution reportedly initiated the drafting .