Among the emperors of the past dynasties, many were good at calligraphy, but not many reached a certain level and were able to rank among the masters of calligraphy, and left their names in the history of calligraphy. Tang Xuanzong's rhetoric is gorgeous, but his bones are slightly weak; Song Huizong's "thin golden body" is thin and straight, but too old-fashioned; Song Gaozong's writing skills are profound, but he lacks spirituality; Emperor Kangxi's ci was heroic and vigorous, but he didn't study it deeply. All kinds of shortcomings make the calligraphy achievements of these royal calligraphers fail to reach their supreme throne, with Li Shimin as an exception.
Emperor Taizong is not only a brilliant politician, but also a calligrapher who is proud of the ages. This point, from his representative works "Jinci Ming" and "Wenquan Ming", we can appreciate the brilliance and perfection of his calligraphy attainments. Emperor Taizong's calligraphy won the legacy of Wang Xizhi. His font is bold and unrestrained, and his style is vigorous and elegant. Between the lines, he reveals his demeanor and kingly demeanor. His personal calligraphy attainments are the first among emperors in the past; His "Li Shu" has a far-reaching influence on China's calligraphy, which is even more unique.