#146 - N. Song 13: The New Policies, Pt. 2
#146 - N. Song 13: The New Policies, Pt. 2  
Podcast: The History of China
Published On: Wed Jul 25 2018
Description: Wang Anshi weilds his newfound power to implement, through his hand-picked Finance Planning Commission, a sweeping series of reforms aids at revitalizing that dynasty's sagging economy. They'll include a government loan program, new tax policies to pay for laborers, a rethink of the state's very relationship with commerce and traders, and a re-formatting of the empire's volunteer self-defense forces. Time Period Covered: 1069-1073 CE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices