The imperial decree was issued very quickly. Considering the meritorious service of Qin Hu's ancestors, his capital punishment was commuted, but he could not escape a lesser sentence: he was banished to Youzhou to serve in the army, retaining his title of nobility to observe his future conduct.
However, upon arriving in Youzhou, he was promptly assigned to the frontline—stationed right before the vanguard's tent.
After turning these events over in his mind, Qin Hu basically figured it out. This had to be a trap.
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