Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a thunderbolt; he simply could not believe his ears...
The imperial edict came down swiftly. Considering the meritorious service of Qin Hu's ancestors, his capital punishment was commuted, but he could not escape a lesser sentence: he was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, retaining his title of nobility to await a later evaluation of his deeds.
Yet upon reaching Youzhou, he was promptly assigned to the frontline—to serve at the vanguard commander's tent.
Chapter 981