Qin Gui was born in a cultural family. He was smart and studious since he was a child, and he was proficient in the subset of classics and history. He held many positions in the imperial court, including Tai Changqing, assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Shangshu of the Ministry of Household Affairs. During his reign, he pursued a series of wrong policies, such as advocating "peace talks", which led to the invasion of the rulers; The implementation of the Jingkang Revolution put Emperor Zhao Gou and his son Zhao Heng under house arrest, which led to the demise of the Southern Song Dynasty.
Qin Gui's crimes
Qin Gui's crime lies not only in his political mistakes, but also in his moral corruption. He not only embezzled and accepted bribes, but also plundered the people's fat and paste, endangering the people. It is outrageous that he once ordered the son of a common people to be burned alive. In addition, Qin Gui indulged his wife in arranging official positions, which made the officialdom corrupt.
The ending of Qin Gui
Qin Gui's crime was finally exposed. He was banished to Shu Ren and exiled to the south. In his later years, he wrote Dongli Yuefu to express his regret. However, this can't cover up his crime. His name has been condemned by history and has become a sinner through the ages.
final result
Qin Gui's life was full of disputes and contradictions. He is a literate man and a politician. He was once brilliant and made unforgivable mistakes. His life tells us that a person's talent and morality can't be viewed separately. In life, we should adhere to correct moral standards, pursue truth, goodness and beauty, constantly improve our own quality, and be a moral and responsible person.