After returning from the Jin Kingdom, Qin Hui immediately went to see Cao Guang and explained that he had taken advantage of the unpreparedness of the Jin guards and escaped with his family.

Both Wang and Huang vouched for Qin Hui's loyalty, and since Cao Guang needed someone who understood the Jin Kingdom to participate in the planning, Qin Hui was generously rewarded and given the additional title of Minister of Rites.

In the following days, Qin Hui frequently gathered with Wang and Huang.

The three of them speculated about the true intentions of the imperial court. Was this sudden change in attitude a genuine transformation towards resisting the Jin, or was it just a pretense to appease the dissatisfied war faction?

Based on my understanding of the imperial court, it must be the latter. The emperor is not an ambitious ruler seeking to expand the territory. Otherwise, how can we explain the previous southward migration?

Wang Boyan affirmed this with conviction.

In my opinion, the imperial court is afraid of the rebellious military leaders like Miao and Liu.

Therefore, the imperial court is surely currently vexed, trying to find a way to appease the war generals while also seeking peace through negotiations with the Jin.

Huang Qianshan quickly added.

Hearing this, Qin Hui had an idea: If that's the case, then I have a plan...