An Analysis of the Relationship between the Qingli Partisan Struggle and On Partisanship Written by Ouyang Xiu
In 1044,the continued implementation of the New Deal by the reformers like Fan Zhongyan triggered party strife between the new party and the old one.This party strife has a profound origin and distinctive characteristics.At this critical time,through reflecting on several partisan struggles in history,Ouyang Xiu wrote the article On Partisanship and reported it to the emperor,and put forward a theoretical understanding of the party issue.
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