Wang Anshi's political reform in the Northern Song Dynasty.

Wang Anshi's political reform was to solve the financial poverty in the Northern Song Dynasty. In order to consolidate the royal power and prevent the imperial robe from appearing again, the number of troops in the country has greatly deepened compared with the previous dynasties. Coupled with the civil service system in the Northern Song Dynasty, the number of candidates for the imperial examination increased sharply, the national financial sales deepened greatly compared with the previous dynasties, farmers could not afford heavy taxes and miscellaneous taxes, and class contradictions deepened. On the one hand, Wang Anshi's political reform realized Qiang Bing's prosperity; on the other hand, it eased class contradictions and lightened the people's burden. Judging from today, it is in line with the actual needs. However, Wang Anshi's reform inevitably violated the interests of big landlords and bureaucrats, and it was not feasible for them to support the national finance with their own pockets. In addition, Wang Anshi's eagerness for success and improper employment accelerated the failure of the political reform. Although Wang Anshi's political reform failed, some of his contents remained, such as building water conservancy, but overall it was a complete failure. After Sima Guang came to power,

The progressive significance of Wang Anshi's political reform mainly lies in: (1) The implementation of political reform measures increased the government's fiscal revenue, enhanced the country's military strength, and changed the situation of poverty and weakness in the Northern Song Dynasty to some extent. (2) Wang Anshi's political reform promoted economic development and objectively benefited social progress. (3) Wang Anshi was able to carry out drastic reforms in view of the complicated accumulated disadvantages in the Northern Song Dynasty. This spirit of being brave in reform and struggle is worthy of recognition.