Translation of Emperor Taizong's introspection?
When Song Taizong was in power, there was a man named Wang Zhu who studied Wang Xizhi's calligraphy and had a lot of experience. He worked as a book assistant in the Hanlin Academy. In addition to dealing with political affairs, the emperor also paid attention to practicing calligraphy. On several occasions, he sent the chamberlain to show Wang Zhu his own calligraphy. Every time Wang Zhu said something bad, Emperor Taizong tried to copy and learn, and later (Emperor Taizong) asked Wang Zhu for calligraphy. Wang Zhu still says as before (bad handwriting). When someone asked him about his intention, Wang Zhu said, "Although it is well written, you said it so quickly, and I am afraid that the saints will no longer pay attention to calligraphy." . After that, the emperor's calligraphy was superb, surpassing that of ancient times, which was regarded as the benefit encouraged by Wang Zhu.