Qin Hu felt as though he had been struck by a thunderbolt; he simply could not believe his ears...
The imperial decree was issued very quickly. Considering the meritorious service of Qin Hu's ancestors, his capital punishment was spared, but he could not escape lesser penalties: he was exiled 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—serving at the vanguard's headquarters.
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