Wang Anshi - Early Career

Early Career

Though Wang was from the southern China, he came from a family of imperial scholars (进士 Jìnshì) and was placed fourth in the imperial exam of 1042. He spent the first twenty years of his career in the regional government of the lower Yangtze region. During this period, he gained practical experience in local governance. This experience guided his analysis in formulating solutions to revitalize the ailing Song society.

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