Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a thunderbolt, utterly unable to believe his ears.
The imperial decree arrived swiftly. 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 exiled to Youzhou to serve in the army, retaining his title of nobility so that his future conduct could be observed.
Yet upon arriving in Youzhou, he was promptly assigned to the front lines—to await orders at the vanguard tent.
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