One Explanation for "History, Part of Confucianism"——Also on the Historical Theories of Sima Guang and Fan Zuyu

The scholars of the Song were all-rounders, so when their historical ideas are studied, efforts should be focused on their most essential academic learning rather than on history for history's sake. History, part of Confucianism is one of the famous conclusions of Si-ma Guang, kindred to his Confucian learning. Consequently, Confucianism, history and political affairs are most clearly intertwined in the historical theories of Sima Guang and Fan Zuyu. A clear understanding may be reached of Sima Guang's argument if the learning of the Sushui becomes the focus of research, complemented by their historical theories and political depictions.