Wang Xizhi's calligraphy is so flowing that people can't put it down. Wang Xizhi's calligraphy can't be said to have any influence and contribution to history, but his influence on the history of calligraphy is enormous, because many literati imitate Wang Xizhi's works. It also makes Wang Xizhi's calligraphy a model for the public to emulate and praise the art of calligraphy. Wang Xizhi's most representative work should be Preface to the Lanting Pavilion. Unfortunately, where this work exists is still a mystery.
According to legend, the most likely place where Wang Xizhi's Preface to Lanting appears is the dry tomb of Wu Zetian, because Wu Zetian's dry tomb has never been opened, and Wang Xizhi's calligraphy is also deeply loved by Li and Wu Zetian, so it is normal for Wang Xizhi to bring the Preface to Lanting into the imperial tomb. It is said that the imperial seal was also in the dry tomb of Wu Zetian, which was recorded in unofficial history. Wang Xizhi's regular script and cursive script are very beautiful.
Both ordinary literati and emperors have the potential to imitate first. Of course, the emperor with the best brushwork in history should be Song Huizong, and his thin gold body was also influenced by Wang Xizhi's calligraphy. Therefore, Wang Xizhi is definitely the soul of China's calligraphy circle, and the word "book saint" is also worthy of the name.