Wang Anshi, a prime minister in the 1070s and 1080s attempted to reform Song government on the basis of what Confucian school of thought? AP World History Chapter 12 Wang Anshi, a prime minister in the 1070s and 1080s attempted to reform Song government on the basis of what Confucian school of thought? a. Shiism b. Daoism c. Constructionism d. Zhao e. Legalism Answer: E Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+