Beginners of running script have always had an argument since ancient times that Wang Shengjiao's preface is the only way.
But it depends on the specific situation. The collection of Wang is good, but it is a collection of words, so it is not a normal calligraphy mode. Of course, it does not mean that it is not a good calligraphy work.
There is something wrong with receiving words, that is, the air is not connected. Even though Huairen has tried his best to perfect the text, we can still feel that the spirit between the lines is a bit conflicting, and the size of the words is too strong, which has a slight sense of disobedience in the current text.
Then why were the ancients happy to use this post as an introductory post? Because there was no color printing and copying in ancient times, there was only engraving printing, so in this case, it was difficult to popularize the ink paste on a large scale, and learners had to settle for the second best and look for templates in the engraving. The Preface to the Imperial Decree of the King was the best among the engraving.
Therefore, in ancient times, the ancients always praised the preface of the Collection of Kings.
As a modern person, when choosing an entry post, we should try to avoid starting with the lettering post, because the lettering post still has a strong sense of carving. After studying for a long time, it is easy to sharpen too many pens, resulting in too many square fonts. However, learning running script is a process that two kings have to learn, so they can settle for the second best and take the next step slightly, such as Zhao Mengfu's Preface to Set the King.