Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a thunderbolt; he simply could not believe his ears...
The imperial decree arrived swiftly. In consideration of the meritorious service rendered by Qin Hu's ancestors, his capital punishment was commuted, but he could not escape punishment altogether. He was exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, retaining his title of nobility while awaiting further evaluation of his conduct.
Yet upon arriving in Youzhou, he was promptly assigned to the front lines—to serve under the vanguard commander.
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