Here's an article from 2019 that I missed. It deals with the probable frustration of a Roman legionary whose entire paycheck was used to buy military essentials (food, clothing and equipment), leaving him no money for his personal use:             https://armyofromanpalestine.com/0022   https://taskandpurpose.com/mandatory-fun/roman-soldier-payslip-green-weenie-immortal/   Summary: Soldiers' frustration and discontent