After being wrongly married, I stabbed my husband to death and became famous throughout the world.

The magistrate broke out in a cold sweat as he listened to the other party's sarcastic remarks.

"The original postmaster of Ganhe Town was quite capable, but who knew his family was useless? One of his sons was a bandit, which led to him being punished by being forced to cut firewood and go into the mountains. This man had never suffered hardship, and he died in the winter. It's hard to find a suitable replacement for this vacant post..."

"I was just about to post a notice to select some talented people, but at this time, the son of Colonel Ma in the army, that young master Ma, came to my door, guaranteeing that this person could do it!"

"The post station in Ganhe Town is small, and there isn't much official business. I thought that the person recommended by Captain Ma's family must have some ability, so I planned to let him work for a while until a suitable person could take his place. I never expected that he would be illiterate and make such a big mistake..."

"..."

The county magistrate also knew he had made a mistake.

This matter could be a big deal or a small deal, depending on what the people in the military plan to do.

As a county magistrate, he has no powerful backing and has been working hard in the border town for many years. He has endured a lot of hardship and toil. If he simply admits his mistake now, perhaps the problem will be less serious.

"Captain Ma?" The other man paused for a moment, then nodded. "I will certainly investigate thoroughly when I return, but... you..."

"I know I was wrong. I will immediately post a notice to select a suitable postmaster. In addition, the other post stations under Yicheng will also be renovated. I guarantee that this will never happen again!" the magistrate said hurriedly.

Upon hearing this, the general nodded and then reminded him, "The reason I am being so serious this time is because an erotic picture has been mixed into the document. It is so ugly that it doesn't seem like something that is commonly found on the market..."

"What erotic pictures?! I don't know, sir, I'm innocent! I don't have such things!" Yao's father said hurriedly, as if he had found a lifeline.

“I also think it’s most likely not his, but if that’s the case, then the matter is even more serious. In the post stations, all documents are strictly guarded and locked up according to regulations, and no leaks are allowed. Outsiders are not allowed to touch them either, but someone slipped something into his hands right under his nose…” The general snorted coldly, “This person’s crime is absolutely unforgivable. Each post station should also increase manpower to prevent such opportunistic incidents from happening again in the future.”

The county magistrate was also terrified upon hearing this.

Fortunately, it was just something added inside. What if the documents were stolen?

Or what if problems arise when there are important documents in the future? Then his whole family will be in serious trouble!

After listening to the story, the magistrate was even somewhat relieved.

Fortunately, his crime isn't serious yet, so there's a scapegoat!

Upon the general's reminder, the magistrate immediately resolved the case. If the wrong document had caused a major impact, Yao's father would have been hanged. Although he had escaped the hanging, the two mistakes combined would still warrant a 160-beating flogging.

They were still beaten with military rods.

They never intended to spare Yao's father's life.

When Yao's father was dragged out, he was terrified and begged for mercy.

When the body was dragged to the execution site, all the officials, clerks, and constables in the county government were brought over to watch the execution, as a way to make an example of them.

Although the military and the government are two different systems, there are no trivial matters in the military. The soldiers in the army protect the lives of everyone inside the pass, and when necessary, they can indeed be above everyone else. What's more, today they even sent a fourth-rank general to intimidate everyone...

One hundred and sixty lashes were enough to break sixty people, but they were still relentlessly beaten.

When it was finally over, Yao's father was a pile of mangled flesh, and he was no longer alive.

Such methods are chilling.

The news spread far and wide. During the trial, many ordinary people did not believe that Yao's father would be punished, but they never expected to witness him being beaten to death...

But this is not the end of the story.

Soon, General Rong also learned who had recommended this incompetent postmaster, and he was so angry he almost laughed.

That's the really great guy?!

"Is he being loyal or just nepotistic?! He made this good-for-nothing a postmaster before he even joined the army. If he had really made him a general, even his dog could have become a seventh-rank official!" General Rong was furious and ordered his men to expel Ma Chengtin from the Poshan Army.

He wants to make a name for himself, doesn't he?! Fine, go fight as a lowly soldier in the front lines!

As for Captain Ma... relying on his position, he allowed his son to act arrogantly and domineeringly, so naturally he should also be dealt with according to military law!

The Ma family had already gotten wind of the situation long before General Rong got angry.

But a sliver of hope remained in my heart.

After all, Ma Chengting felt that he had only recommended someone, and that he had done it before entering the military camp. It wasn't that he couldn't make a big deal out of it or let a small deal go unresolved!

I never expected the higher-ups to be so angry!

"This is not fair!" Ma Chengtin was furious. "So what if I made a mistake? At worst, my merits and demerits can be offset! I fought the previous battles brilliantly, and it's one thing if I'm not promoted, but how can I be made to be a pawn!"

Captain Ma's face was also extremely ugly.

If his son is unlucky, he won't have it easy either; he'll get twenty lashes.

The number wasn't particularly large, but it was done in front of everyone! After that beating, everyone would know that he had a useless in-law and a daughter-in-law he married wrong!

"If you're not satisfied, go find General Rong and see if he's willing to talk to you!" The messenger sneered, not caring about Ma Chengting's temper.

Ma Chengting was indeed dissatisfied.

That young General Rong is about the same age as him!

After General Xiang's death, the Po Shan Army is now led by an old general, and below him is this young General Rong!

At such a young age, what qualifications does he have? He's just relying on his family background!

If General Xiao Rong really dares to make a move, he might not even be able to defeat him!

Ma Chengtin's face was gloomy and stubborn. He was unwilling to be driven away like this and gritted his teeth, saying, "If I didn't have the ability, I would be willing to be a foot soldier. But I am more capable than many people. It's one thing for General Rong not to train me, but he even erased my achievements! Is he afraid that I will be more outstanding than him in the future?!"

Upon hearing this, Captain Ma quickly covered his son's mouth: "Don't talk nonsense!"

"Did I say something wrong? Father, the war outside is so fierce, he wants me to die! I just won't accept it!" Ma Chengting was furious.

"How dare you disrespect General Rong?" The messengers were General Rong's right-hand men, and they laughed in anger upon hearing this.

"Why wouldn't I dare?! I'm capable, and I think the general just can't tolerate talented people!" Ma Chengtin still had the arrogance of youth. "If you're so capable, let me have a match with General Rong!"

"What qualifications do you have to compare with General Rong? Our general is busy with countless affairs every day, where would he have time to deal with a piece of trash like you? You think you're very capable and powerful, right? Fine, we'll give you a chance. You choose one of the two of us. If you win, I'll give you this position, and I'll personally go and talk to young General Rong!" The man looked at this arrogant young master with utter disgust.

There are many people who disagree with General Rong, but this guy surnamed Ma is definitely in the top ten most detestable.