For those old ministers of Emperor Yingzong of Qi, especially those from the pacifist faction, they had a lot more they could do.
For instance, they could support the restoration of Emperor Qihui, or collude with the Jin people to force the current official family to revert to the old ways of seeking peace.
In short, the only value these officials had was to negotiate peace with the Jin, betray their country with the support of the Jin, and seek benefits for themselves.
Thus, it wasn't just Qin Huizhi alone in the Qi Dynasty.
There were plenty of officials willing to act like Qin Huizhi, Wang Shiyong being one, and Zhang Jingbang too. It was just that Qin Huizhi's actions were too extreme and his reputation too foul, so the histories eclipsed the "achievements" of these men.
Therefore, when Emperor Taizu of Sheng left the capital, it also conveniently gave these people room to maneuver and operate.
