Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

"I like ministers who can get things done,"

"And they are very wary of powerful and influential families."

"Coincidentally, I come from a humble family,"

Before becoming an official, he was so poor that he could only make a living as a village school teacher.

"And I am extremely capable of handling affairs,"

"Far surpassing many ministers in the court."

"Last year was a time to distance ourselves from certain factions,"

"From now on, I want to be a loyal, upright, and capable minister."

"Sooner or later he will surely be favored by the officials."

"Don't forget, I was born in the same year as the current emperor!"

"I'm still very young, what's the rush?"

Chapter 363 A Masterful Cunning

"After the emperor ascends the throne,"

"The cabinet will be reorganized."

"By then, I'll be at least a minister,"

"It's not out of the question to get into the cabinet after a few more years of hard work."

Qin Hui was indeed qualified to be a capable minister.

His claim of wanting to be a loyal and upright official is utter nonsense.

This guy has started forming cliques now.

After listening to his younger brother's career path,

Qin Zi exclaimed in admiration, "Sanlang's planning is far-sighted."

"He will surely have a day when he makes a name for himself."

Some local chronicles and local anthologies,

Records indicate that Qin Zi and Qin Hui were at odds.

Because they despised Qin Hui for betraying his country for personal gain,

He voluntarily resigned from his official post, moved away, and lived in seclusion until his death.

That's utter nonsense!

Those two local historical records

The book was written in the mid-to-late Qing Dynasty.

It has never been written down before.

During the Qianlong era,

One of Qin Zi's descendants

He happened to be the top scorer in the exam.

How can a top scholar live in the world if he doesn't clear his ancestors' name?

The real Qin Zi,

He never resigned from his official post and went into seclusion.

After his younger brother Qin Hui became prime minister,

Qin Zi was promoted several times in a row.

He died of illness while serving as a scholar of the Duanming Hall (during which time he was impeached and dismissed from office).

In this timeline, Qin Hui secretly writes a letter to his elder brother.

Qin Zi resigned from his official position in the small court in the southeast.

After overcoming numerous difficulties and dangers, they traveled north to submit to the new Ming Dynasty.

Qin Zi also fabricated a story,

He claimed that he was almost caught by Tong Guan.

He spent all his wealth to bribe Tong Guan's followers in order to escape.

This immediately stirred up public opinion.

Everyone praised Qin Zi for his noble character.

Even Zhao Yuan had heard of it.

Not knowing whether to laugh or cry,

They did not interfere with the normal operation of the Ministry of Personnel.

Qin Bin, Qin Zi, Qin Hui, Qin Di

Zhao Yuan wanted to see it again.

What kind of tricks will these four brothers pull?

Qin Hui said in a low voice, "The emperor has ordered me to investigate the land holdings in the Western City."

"I secretly reserved a piece of land at the time."

"And it was bought with money,"

"There was no covert embezzlement or favoritism,"

"This land is adjacent to the experimental fields of the Agricultural Promotion Bureau."

"On holidays,"

"If the official were to go to the Agricultural Office,"

“A servant will surely come on horseback to report this.”

"I personally go to the fields to farm,"

"It has been seen by the officials several times."

"Wonderful!"

Qin Zi clapped her hands in praise.

Was Qin Hui born evil?

of course not.

Before he was captured by the Jin Dynasty,

They still belong to the staunch pro-war faction.

Moreover, he is more assertive than most officials.

However, never overestimate Qin Hui's integrity.

Qin Zi came from a humble family.

In the year he passed the imperial examination,

Then he could curry favor with the powerful eunuch Liang Shicheng.

Who gave him such a big face?

To put it more bluntly,

Given Liang Shicheng's immense popularity back then,

Newly appointed scholars who want to curry favor have to wait in line.

Moreover, Liang Shicheng was nearly dying at that time.

Why would they be interested in mentoring newly appointed scholars?

under these circumstances,

Qin Zi not only managed to climb up to them,

And it became common knowledge.

(Historically, when Qin Zi was impeached for currying favor with Liang Shicheng, Qin Hui was at the height of his power. Surprisingly, the impeachment succeeded, and even Qin Hui, as prime minister, couldn't protect his brother, as he was unable to defend himself and was given ammunition.)

Qin Zi could only have gotten this through Qin Hui's connections.

That's how I got in touch with Liang Shicheng.

Qin Hui, however, could not afford to leave a stain on his record.

Therefore, Qin Zi must have gotten involved through connections with the Wang family.

The two brothers wanted to climb the social ladder.

The elder brother stepped forward to curry favor with the six thieves.

However, his younger brother befriended loyal officials and opposed the six traitors.

Chapter 364 Unable to Distinguish Between the Five Grains

Perhaps, Qin Hui also thought about it.

Promotions are based solely on ability and political achievements.

However, the corrupt politics of Emperor Huizong's reign...

It's simply impossible.

He was a genuine Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations).

He is also the grandson-in-law of the former prime minister.

They also possess exceptional personal abilities.

He first served as a school principal in Shandong for six years.

He returned to Beijing and ranked first in the imperial examination for eloquent scholars.

He could only remain a tutor at the Imperial Academy.

I've wasted ten years of my life aimlessly.

What would Qin Hui be thinking?

When the Jin army besieged the city

If he did not strongly advocate resisting the Jin,

They couldn't even stand out.

Qin Hui's bottom line in life,

He was constantly wasting his time when he was down on his luck in officialdom.

Over the past decade, it has been worn down and worn down.

When he helped his brother get in touch with Liang Shicheng...

This is the ninth year since he passed the imperial examination.

Just as the two brothers were discussing how to get promoted,

A servant rushed in.

There is no obstruction from the main gate to the inner courtyard.

A servant came over and whispered in his ear:

"My lord, His Majesty has brought his consorts, princes, and princesses with him."

"They left the city for the Agricultural Promotion Office a quarter of an hour ago!"