Ou Yangxun studied Wang Xizhi's calligraphy style in his early years. It is said that he once bought the Map of Gui Zhi for Wang Xizhi's godson with a large sum of money, copied it day and night, and studied hard. On another occasion, when he went out with Yu Shinan and saw a stone tablet written by Suo Jing, a calligrapher of the Jin Dynasty, he sat on the floor. He carefully observed and described the tablet for three days, which shows that Ou Yangxun has a strong interest in calligraphy.
Later, he extensively studied the inscriptions of the Northern Dynasties, absorbed the strengths of some local calligraphers, and then integrated them into the official script, forming the "European style" (also known as "Gengti") of "vigorous and dangerous, strict statutes".
2. Yan Zhenqing
Yan Zhenqing was born a scholar, and became the governor of the plain, which made him famous all over the world. The Anshi Rebellion reached john young, and all counties in Hebei surrendered. Only Yan Zhenqing stuck to Pingyuan City and did his best for the rebel leaders and the Tang Dynasty. Finally, he was ordered by Dezong to surrender to the rebel Li Xilie and was killed. And his life's loyal and tragic deeds have enhanced his position in calligraphy. Yan Zhenqing's calligraphy is like a person, always using the front. Therefore, the so-called eight-part brushwork of Yan Fa has less artistic value, but this brushwork can give full play to men's calmness and fortitude.
3. Liu Gongquan
He was a 29-year-old scholar and served as a junior official in the local area. Later, Tang Muzong came across his handwriting and thought it was a sacred calligraphy, so he was called to Chang 'an by the imperial court. Liu Gongquan was in his forties at that time. His character is both backbone and meticulous. Similarly, his handwriting also reveals this part of his characteristics. Because of this, his reputation and position in Chang 'an have been promoted, and the general princes and nobles have spared no expense to invite him.
4. Zhao Mengfu
He was a declining aristocrat during the Zhao and Song Dynasties, and later cooperated with the Yuan Dynasty. 1287 (twenty-four years of Yuan Dynasty) enrolled more than twenty people including Zhao Mengfu for the first time. Later, they recruited Jiangnan literati many times, and some got the position of Li Lu through Zhao Mengfu. Zhao Mengfu was loved by the emperors of the Yuan Dynasty. He was "honored in the Five Dynasties and famous all over the world" and became the leader of literati painting in the Yuan Dynasty as a bachelor of Hanlin.