Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Wang Ning An discovers that the Yizhou Jiaozi Bureau is in a shocking state of debt, contrary to expectations of significant reserves. After a detailed audit, it is revealed that instead of millions of guan, there are only 830,000 guan, leading to outrage over the missing funds. The investigation uncovers that large amounts of money were transferred for military supplies, but Wang Ning An realizes that no actual provisions were received. Instead, the funds were likely misappropriated by officials and merchants, with high-ranking court officials benefiting significantly. The situation is exacerbated by the collapse of three major merchant firms, indicating a larger financial crisis within the Jiaozi Bureau and the Song Dynasty's economy.

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