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Chapter 633 - 633 155 Investigation Team vs Warehouse Fire Case_1

633: Chapter 155, Investigation Team vs Warehouse Fire Case_1 633: Chapter 155, Investigation Team vs Warehouse Fire Case_1 There was no end to the busy days.

Ever since Hudson resolved the deficit issue of the first batch of his home team, his marshal’s camp was never idle.

Some distant relatives all found their ways to rely on him.

People came and went daily, in an endless stream.

Business had to be done, it just seemed a lot more strenuous.

Often there were instances of insufficient supplies, which required everyone to source from elsewhere.

Favors, the more strenuous they appear, the more gratitude they earn.

Hudson, well versed in human nature, wouldn’t overstep at such times.

The urgent sense of shortage continued to stimulate the nerves of the nobles.

The nobles who ordered first had their deficits filled first.

The slower-reacting nobles were in a bad situation.

Under the market condition of “shortages”, they had no choice but to pull out all the stops.

If there was a food deficit, the soldiers under their command would eat less; if there was a lack of armaments, they would be diverted from their own armies.

In order to make up the numbers, some nobles even went so far as to pull strings, pre-emptively using up the rations of the soldiers under their command for the next three months.

As for these minor actions, Hudson chose to turn a blind eye.

No matter what, the spirit of making up for the deficit at any cost was commendable.

“Earl, the Kingdom Investigating Team has arrived in the camp.

The team is led by the Minister of Defense, Duke Aefero.

It seems his visit might not be friendly!”

Tom reported with a slight nervousness.

Without making a single greeting, they barged straight into the camp, clearly intending to catch them off guard.

Hudson was in no way surprised by this situation.

It was natural for the investigating team to move quickly since he was now reported for corruption and selling military supplies.

Chances are this team is just the visible one.

There might be a covert team that had already arrived at the front line to start the investigation.

“Invite them in quickly!”

As he spoke, Hudson had already risen from his seat and walked out of the marshal’s camp.

Now that the Minister of Defense was leading the team personally, he had to show full respect.

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Gazing into the distance and spotting a familiar figure among the crowd, Hudson went forth to meet him.

“Honourable Duke Aefero, welcome to our camp!”

Looking at his enthusiasm, it didn’t seem like he was being investigated, but rather like meeting an old friend.

This was the result of a sudden attack.

If they had notified in advance, all principal officers of the army would have come to welcome them.

“Earl Hudson, you are too courteous!

I am truly undeserving of such a sincere welcome.

I came here specifically to find fault.

Should anything turn up, don’t blame me.”

Duke Eufeele said cheerfully.

His hearty voice made it hard for people to harbor any ill will.

Even though Hudson clearly knew he was there to investigate him, he was not angry.

“Your Grace, you jest.

Ever since I took office, I have been diligent and have not dared to neglect my duties.

Why would I fear an investigation!

With your visit, my name will be cleared of the wrongdoings these vile people have accused me of.

But after this issue of selling military supplies is resolved, I hope Your Grace will press further and expose the culprit.

My personal honor is insignificant, but the hundreds of thousands of soldiers on the front lines cannot bear this disgrace!”

Hudson said with righteous indignation.

Though they’d lost some ground, everyone had started to make up for the losses.

By stalling the investigation team here, they bought everyone some time.

Though this was an internal investigation, as the Grand Army Commander, Hudson still hoped to minimize the exposure of their issues.

“Well said, Earl Hudson!

The principle of this investigation team is: not to wrong a good person, and not to let a bad person go.

No matter who is to blame, we will get to the bottom of it, and will definitely not let any suspect escape!

In order not to give the corrupt any opportunity to take advantage of, please bring your accounts, Earl Hudson.

We will start checking the accounts and verifying the stocks immediately!”

Duke Eufeele said unquestionably.

The tension at the scene heightened all at once.

Without even attending the banquet, they started checking the accounts straight away, clearly looking to stir things up.

Hudson had foreseen this kind of change.

Mediocrity is spared jealousy.

As a young commander in chief, he was bound to invoke resentment.

For the King, someone of his talent was not only to be used, but also to be polished and rounded off at the edges through constant checks.

Now, Duke Eufeele played the bad guy.

Once the real problems were unearthed, the King would come out and act as the good guy to win the hearts of the people.

He had seen such imperial tactics countless times in history books, so naturally, he wouldn’t hold a grudge against Duke Eufeele.

“Alright, let’s do as Your Grace wishes.

However, there are too many accounts in the military.

Each branch of the army has its own logistics transportation area, and they each keep their own accounts.

If all of them are brought here at once, it will take a while to check through them all.

Why not start with the area I am in charge of?

Tom, send people to retrieve the accounts from the headquarters.

In addition to the few transit stations at the forefront possessing a small amount of inventory, eighty percent of the logistical materials that my troops are directly responsible for transporting are here in this camp.

For convenience, I suggest that the investigation team takes the account books directly and verifies it against the supplies in the camp.”

Upon hearing Hudson’s words, many members of the investigation team were left dumbfounded.

There aren’t many commanders who are able to cooperate to such an extent.

Nobles are prideful.

Being distrusted and investigated is seen as a disgrace by many nobles.

Even if there is no issue, they would resist the investigation as a way to vent their dissatisfaction.