Some emperors were proud of their eloquence and ability to conquer and unify the Quartet, such as Emperor Wu of the Qin Dynasty, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, and Genghis KhanSome emperors were beautiful in terms of far-sighted planning and governing the country, such as Guangwu Emperor Liu Xiu, Song Renzong, Ming Renzong, and Qing Yongzheng;There were also emperors who were perhaps vulnerable on the battlefield and incapable of governing the country, but had outstanding literary or artistic talents, such as Zhao Ji of Song Huizong.
Zhao Ji was born in the imperial palace, and his father was Song Shenzong, the emperor who initiated Wang Anshi's reform. Among the many brothers, Zhao Ji ranked 11th. Since childhood, he has loved literature and art, and likes to dabble in calligraphy and painting, showing an amazing talent. As an adult, Zhao Ji was full of lust and lust, and had outstanding attainments in calligraphy and painting, and became the representative of the "Qinglou Emperor". Legend has it that his birth is related to the portrait of Li Yu, the queen of the Southern Tang Dynasty, praising his generosity and qualifications, although there are different statements, but Zhao Ji's artistic talent is indeed extraordinary.
Zhao Ji's circle of friends covers the fields of literature and art, sports, and Qinglou, among which the closest to him are the concubine Wang Mill and Gao Yu. Wang Mian is good at painting and calligraphy, although he is not an artist, but he knows how to appreciate, especially the beauty of the "Green Building". Gao Yu is favored by Zhao Ji for his excellent ball skills, and is even considered to be comparable to today's international players. These two became important figures in Zhao Ji's life, reflecting his open-minded and friendly personality.
Zhao Ji led a new trend with his outstanding calligraphy achievements, created the thin gold body, and made outstanding contributions to calligraphy and painting. He initiated the establishment of the court painting academy and held various competitions, which greatly promoted the development of the artistic conception of painting.
However, Zhao Ji's dedication to art was excessive, leading to a loss of control over the management of the state. In terms of talent selection, he is more inclined to literary and artistic talents, such as the treacherous minister Cai Jing, who has made limited contributions to the country, but has excelled in calligraphy and literature. This brought the Northern Song Dynasty to an end.
Although Zhao Ji was not a qualified emperor, he made outstanding contributions to the development of calligraphy and painting.