Qin Hui was an important figure in the Southern Song Dynasty, he was once the prime minister of the Song Dynasty, but after the Jingkang Change, he took refuge in the Jin Dynasty and became a courtier of the Jin Dynasty. So, why did Qin Hui defect to the Jin Dynasty?
First of all, we need to understand the context at that time. The Jingkang Rebellion was a major event in the history of the Song Dynasty, in which the Jin army broke through the Song capital, Bianjing, captured members of the royal family such as Song Huizong and Song Qinzong, and brought them back to the Jin Dynasty. This incident had a huge impact on the rule and political stability of the Song Dynasty.
In this context, Qin Hui, as the prime minister of the Song Dynasty, faced great pressure and challenges. He needed to find a way to protect his own interests and those of the Song dynasty. And defecting to the Jin Dynasty became a choice for him.
Second, we need to consider Qin Hui's personal motivations. Qin Hui was a man with a strong desire for power, and he hoped to gain more power and status by defecting to the Jin Dynasty. He believed that it was only by cooperating with the Jin dynasty that greater benefits and influence could be gained.
In addition, Qin Hui may also be affected by other factors. For example, he may have been threatened or enticed by the Jin Dynasty, or he may have thought that the only way to protect himself and his family was to join the Jin Dynasty. These factors may have prompted Qin Hui to make the decision to defect to the Jin Dynasty.
To sum up, Qin Hui's defection to the Jin Dynasty was due to many reasons, including the political background and personal motivations at the time, and may have been influenced by other factors. But in any case, his actions were betraying the interests of the Song Dynasty and the nation, and he became a sinner in history.