Sima Guang
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Sima Guang, courtesy name Junshi, hao Yusou, was a Chinese historian, politician, and writer. He was a high-ranking Song dynasty scholar-official who authored the Zizhi Tongjian, a monumental work of
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Sima Wengong Temple in Xia County, Shanxi, is the Sima family graveyard and shrine, and Sima Guang's resting place.
Brush pot with the pot-breaking episode from the story of Sima Guang, transitional porcelain
Wang Anshi
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Wang Anshi, courtesy name Jiefu, art name Banshan, was a Chinese politician, poet, philosopher, and economist during the Song dynasty. He served as chancellor and attempted major and controversial soc
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…where he gained a reputation for his meticulous scholarship and principled stance on state affairs. As a prominent official, he strongly opposed Wang Anshi's New Policies, arguing that they disrupted social stability and traditional governance. His criticisms led to his removal from political office when…
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Illustration of Wang Anshi from the Wan Xiao Tang, 1743.
Modern statue of Wang Anshi
Modern depiction of Wang Anshi and five scholars