Since the foundation of Song Dynasty, Emperor Zhao held the policy of retraining martial art but highly valuing literature.He also advocated the continual study even in the old age.

• 赵宋王朝建立以来，由于重文抑武，提倡皓首穷经，统治者贪图丝竹之乐，歌舞升平，以致纵欲败政；