The Study Of Wang Anshi's Political Practice

Wang Anshi is a shining pearl in the political arena of the Northern Song Dynasty.He is both a great scholar and a great politician.In essence,its academic services serve politics.Wang Anshi's profound knowledge of the classics and the political thoughts used in the world are inseparable from his home and country.When he was young,he studied Confucianism and followed his father 's eternal tour to see human suffering.Wang Anshi determined to use Mencius as his sect to ask for his people.The turbulent imperial court needs reform and change of life,and the prosperous academic environment calls for fresh blood.The Jinggong's New Theory came into being at the historic moment.He has formed his own system,developed his profound knowledge,applied the classics,pioneered and innovative style of study,unified the Northern Song dynasty's Confucian classics with the power of the emperor,opened the curtain of reform.The logical starting point of his governance and self-cultivation and political doctrine comes from a profound understanding and grasp of "Tao";The pragmatic style of “act as the occasion requires”and “seeking truth”,the creative spirit of elucidate Confucianism with argumentation to coordinate justice and benefit and education,has a profound impact on the development of academic thought and political practice after the Northern Song Dynasty.Although Wang Anshi's reform was ultimately a failure,the flashes and failures in it were worthy of future generations to sum up and reflect on,learn and carry forward.