Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a thunderbolt. He simply could not believe his ears...
The imperial edict arrived very quickly. Taking into account the meritorious service of Qin Hu's ancestors, his capital punishment was commuted, but he could not escape punishment altogether. 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 front lines—to serve before the vanguard commander's tent.
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