Su Shi was an official in Hangzhou twice. He has a unique habit of moving his desk to the edge of the West Lake: "When you get to Lengquan Pavilion, you will decide the case according to the case, and you will argue with me, talking and laughing." While enjoying the beautiful scenery of the West Lake, we decided to listen to this lawsuit and finished our work with laughter.
Su Shi loved making friends all his life. He once said: "You can accompany the Jade Emperor on earth, and you can accompany the beggars in Sa 'da Hospital." Among his friends, there are both powerful princes and ministers and penniless farmers. However, Su Shi has the most contact with those well-educated literati. The Song Dynasty was the peak period of civilized rule in China's history. People who read widely are everywhere. They sing and laugh, and hold banquets. Between talking and laughing, they often express their enthusiasm and interest. In making friends, Su Shi's erudite cultivation and humorous personality have been fully displayed.
Su Shi was a famous calligrapher in the Northern Song Dynasty, and he was also called "the four great calligraphers" with, Mi and Cai. His calligraphy works enjoyed high popularity at that time.