Wang Song Anshi
Since ancient times, people have been driven by honesty, and a word is more important than gold.
Today's people must be Shang Yang, who can make politics imperative.
Translation:
Since ancient times, the rule of man is based on honesty and the legislation is strict.
Today's Confucian scholars can't slander Shang Yang at will, but he can make laws and policies be resolutely implemented.
Extended data:
"Since ancient times, people have been driven by Xincheng, and a word is important." These two sentences highly praised Shang Yang's compulsory practice. When Shang Yang began to reform, he was opposed by declining slave owners and nobles. According to Fabuqi and No Penalty Order, Shang Yang resolutely suppressed the restoration forces of slave owners and nobles, so that the reform could continue. "
Shang Yang has the ability to make the government do what it has to do ",which is a further praise for Shang Yang's winning the trust of the people, resolutely suppressing the restoration forces, and making the reform smoothly implemented.