"Go ahead."

Wang Anshi said.

He has conveyed the court's intentions these days.

Since the soldiers were also victims of the ghost pay scheme, and it was Zhao Kuangyin who allowed those generals and nobles to draw the ghost pay scheme, the court could let it go.

But if other crimes are involved, it is not certain. According to Wang Anshi’s investigation in recent days, there were indeed some crimes in the camp.

However, it was basically done by the battalion commanders and other sons of generals and nobles, and had nothing to do with the lower-level soldiers.

After all, they did not have the power and energy to sell the army's war horses and weapons, but they were instructed by their superiors to resell them, and even got some of the stolen money.

Wang Anshi also comforted them, saying that the court might hold them accountable, but they were following instructions from their superiors and the blame did not lie with them, so he asked them to relax and just explain what needed to be explained.

It was precisely because of his relatively tolerant attitude that Wang Anshi made these grassroots soldiers feel at ease and their resistance was reduced a lot.

The guard said, "Sir, you already know all the dirty work going on in this camp. The money and supplies are all taken away by the higher-ups, and they often withhold pay. The soldiers below are also resentful, and many have deserted. This time, the court's punishment should also be directed at them."

"Um."

Seeing the other party's frankness, Wang Anshi replied, "Yes, the court may indeed punish them. It depends on how many crimes they have committed."

Sanzhi said, "The commander of our camp has always been a member of the Yang family. I have also seen that the envoy is here to make the decision for us, so I am brave enough to risk my life and tell you everything they have done over the years."

"very good."

Wang Anshi said happily, "Get him a chair and talk slowly."

"Thank you, Envoy."

The man took the chair and sat down.

A moment later, Wang Tengyun arrived. The two of them were in the room. Under the protection of several guards, they took out paper and pen and began to take notes.

The court transferred all officers above the battalion level this time, naturally hoping to see this result.

The military nobles themselves do not have strong control over the lower-level soldiers, so it is impossible for them to launch a mutiny. Killing the court angels will lead to death, and no one will follow them.

At first, no one dared to speak out, but they were intimidated by the instructions and threats from their superiors before they left, and some small team leaders also got involved.

However, there are always people who are unwilling to give in and are willing to say something.

The same was true for this Sanzhi, because a military leader who had treated him well before was beaten to death, so he had the courage to come forward and report it.

It turns out that in addition to eating up the vacancies in this camp, there are other things going on.

Such as leftovers.

The surplus personnel system was created by Zhao Kuangyin.

Soldiers who are over 60 years old or disabled will not be retired but transferred to the surplus personnel list.

The salary was half of what it was before, but if one died in the army or voluntarily requested to retire, the court would provide burial expenses or resettlement expenses.

The money was very generous, probably enough for two years of normal salary and a year's worth of food to support a family. After returning home, they would be exempted from rent, taxes, and labor service, and the government would also give them a working ox.

But it was so generous that it attracted the covetousness of some people. Since the money was distributed by the Three Yamen, those people took this opportunity to embezzle the money.

Anyone who went to ask for it would be beaten. What power did the lower-class soldiers have? With no recourse, most could only swallow their anger and return home in tears.

There was an old soldier who had taken care of him for many years. He was so angry that he went to his superiors to argue, but he was beaten to death. They also made extra money for the funeral. This prompted the old soldier to take the risk and expose the matter.

Wang Anshi and Wang Tengyun were very happy and recorded everything, including how these people sold contraband, how they resold equipment in the army, as well as a series of illegal acts such as beating people to death, oppressing soldiers, eating leftovers, not having military registration, gambling, etc.

After all, the lower-level soldiers were not on the same page with them. Now that there was such an opportunity, they would naturally not let it go.

Soon it was late at night, and the two were still recording.

Suddenly, a loud shout came from outside: "The fire is happening!"

In an instant, the barracks seemed to be boiling with noises everywhere, including people putting out the fire, shouting for help, and all kinds of crackling and collision sounds.

Wang Anshi was startled and asked, "Why did the fire suddenly break out?"

The clerk said, "Fires are common. It's probably from the kitchen. A candle was knocked over. It shouldn't be a big deal."

"Let's go out and take a look."

Wang Tengyun proposed.

"Um."

At that moment, Wang Anshi left the barracks with everyone else.

After coming out of the barracks, we could see that the feed room where horse feed was stored was indeed on fire in the distance.

It was common for the cavalry corps' feed houses to catch fire. When they ran out of money, they would set fire to it, falsely claiming that the horse feed had been burned, and then ask the court for money.

However, there is a lot of fodder in the feed room, so it is normal for a fire to happen occasionally, so everyone is used to it.

The soldiers rushed out of the camp to fetch water to put out the fire.

Wang Anshi saw this and planned to go over as well. At this moment, another casual servant he had seen during the day came running over with a sweaty face and a nervous expression to report: "Sir, the supply room is on fire."

"I see. Go check it out."

"The fire is dangerous. Please stay here, my lord. We will be able to extinguish it quickly."

Sanzhi quickly advised.

"That"

Wang Anshi was hesitating.

Suddenly, the officer pointed to the commander's barracks behind him and said, "Why is there a fire here too?"

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