为王安石辩诬

Defending Wang Anshi Against False Accusations

王安石变法伊始,即遭遇保守派士大夫强烈反对,这并不是因为变法已经出现严重后果,而是基于理念、政见、立场之争。这种立场先行的批判方式,削弱了保守派检控的关于变法之弊的可信度。事实上,诸多针对王安石及其变法的指控,包括所谓的"青苗法"一味抑配、王安石"察谤议时政""弃地五百里"之说,都是经不起查证的。今天我们评价王安石及其变法,决不可只听保守派一面之词,而应当细心辨析史料,多方求证,以成公允之论。

At the beginning of Wang Anshi’s reform,conservative scholar-officials strongly opposed it,not because the reform had already caused serious consequences,but based on the difference of ideas,political views and positions.This first-ofits-kind critique undermines the credibility of conservative prosecutions for the disadvantages of the reform.In fact,many of the accusations against Wang Anshi and his reforms,including the so-called"Qingmiao Law"that blindly suppressing the people,"slanderous discussion of current politics","cession of land",are not verifiable.To evaluate Wang Anshi and his reform,we should not only listen to the conservative side of the story,but also carefully analyze historical materials and verify in many ways so as to achieve a fair view.