However, the army stopped about five miles from Yuezhou City and did not advance any further.
"What does this mean? Are you not planning to attack the city tonight?"
"It seems so. It's getting late, so I guess we need to conserve our energy."
But Song Ning didn't think so.
The Northern Liang army had been stationed outside Yuezhou City for some time. Although she didn't understand military operations, she still felt that things were not so simple.
When an army from one country invades another, would it normally stay outside a city for so long without making a sound?
It's clearly abnormal that it has been sitting still for so long.
Either there are internal problems within them, or they are plotting a bigger conspiracy.
"General Zhang, is General Xie still not awake?"
Zhang Ping shook his head: "The people taking care of him said he's only woken up once in the past few days. The young master's injuries are too severe. The doctor said it will take three to five years for him to fully recover..."
Is it that serious?
But she had asked the people in the military camp before, and they said it would take about a year and a half.
"My young master truly risked his life for the people. This time, he really escaped death. If he were left with any disabilities, the princess, the old lady, and the two young ladies would be devastated. Alas, the young master is not yet married, and he doesn't have any good girls in the capital. How will he live in the future..."
Song Ning's lips twitched slightly. Had they gone a bit too far off track?
Xie Linzhou has been single for so many years, and he's still living a good life, hasn't he?
Why bother telling her all this? She can't help.
Zhang Ping's little thoughts were almost impossible to hide, but seeing that Song Ning was completely unresponsive, he had no choice but to give up.
"The behavior of the Northern Liang army today is clearly abnormal; something is definitely going to happen."
"Then I will strengthen the defenses of the east and west gates tonight, and I will not let any movement slip by."
Song Ning nodded. Both the east and west sides were enemy targets, so it was indeed necessary to strengthen the defenses.
But she always felt that the Northern Liang people had more than just these goals.
If you wanted to attack directly, why not do it during the day? Why wait until almost night to make it look like you're about to attack, only to stop at the last minute?
They created a tense atmosphere, then took a break.
She didn't believe the excuse that it was inconvenient to attack because it was dark. When it comes to leading troops into battle, as long as they can win, they don't care whether it's day or night. Besides, don't all those who fight prefer to launch surprise attacks at night?
Something's not right, absolutely not right.
But for the time being, they couldn't think of anything else they hadn't thought of.
After dinner, the army went on high alert, and large numbers of soldiers marched toward the east and west gates.
People from the military camp passed by her one after another. Before long, apart from those who stayed behind to take care of Xie Linzhou, only a few of them remained in the entire camp.
Seeing Song Ning's solemn expression, Uncle Yang noticed something was wrong and asked, "Miss Song, is something the problem?"
Song Ning shook her head: "I just can't figure out what's wrong with it."
"It's good that you can't figure it out," Da Zhuang said honestly.
"No, why do you think the Northern Liang army is just standing still outside the city?"
"Didn't those generals all say that it's too dark to see anything, so we can only set up camp and rest on the spot?" Liu Da said.
"Then tell me, which door do you think they'll come in through?"
"Naturally, it's the East Gate and the West Gate. I heard there are quite a few people on both sides, so our soldiers have all gone there."
The problem is this: if ordinary people like them can think of something, how could the soldiers in the army not?
If the soldiers in the army could think of something, the people of Beiliang could definitely guess it too.
They had been stationary outside the city for so many days without making a move, but today they suddenly moved, as if... it was a deliberate way of telling them that they were going to attack Yuezhou, and that they would attack from both the east and west gates.
But what are the consequences of doing this?
What benefits could the people of Beiliang possibly gain from doing this?
Song Ning sat at the table, propping her head up with her hand, when Liu Er came in from outside.
"Oh dear, once the soldiers leave, it's all empty outside. Such a big military camp, if a thief came in, we wouldn't even notice."
As soon as he finished speaking, Song Ning's expression changed and he suddenly stood up.
"Brother Dazhuang, go find General Zhang and tell him to take a team of men to the North Gate."
Song Ning looked serious, and Da Zhuang, not daring to delay, immediately ran out.
"Let's go to the North Gate."
There were hardly any people on the streets anymore. Hearing that a large army was approaching, the people went home early, locked their doors, and dared not come out again.
The guards at the north gate had been replaced. These guards all recognized Song Ning, and upon seeing her, they immediately stepped forward respectfully and asked, "Miss Song, is there anything you need?"
Is there anything unusual here?
"No, everything is normal."
"I'll go up to the city wall and take a look."
I climbed up the city wall and picked up a telescope, but it was too dark to see anything.
"Deputy General Wang, turn off the lights on the city tower."
"yes."
Zhang Ping had already given the order: Song Ning's words were his words. Although the subordinates didn't understand, they dared not disobey.
As soon as the light on the city tower went out, Song Ning picked up the binoculars again and looked around.
It was pitch black on the other side; I couldn't see anything at all.
However, she dared not let her guard down. These people had gone to great lengths and would be extremely careful. Perhaps, in order to sneak in unnoticed, they wouldn't even light any lamps on the road.
It was a dark and windy night, so even if the Northern Liang army really came, they wouldn't be able to detect it.
I stood on the city wall for a long time, but I still couldn't tell whether there were people or not in front of me.
At this moment, Zhang Ping came up from below and hurriedly asked, "Miss Song, what's the matter?"
Song Ning shared his speculation: "The Northern Liang army suddenly moved out at dusk today. I suspect it was to attract your attention, making you think they were going to attack the East and West gates."
“Once the city receives the news, all the troops will definitely be guarding these two city gates. As a result, the defenses on the north side will be weak, making it easier for them to sneak in.”
"You mean, a feint attack?"
"That's right. With the current defenses of the North Gate, the Northern Liang people can sneak in without lifting a finger."
Moreover, I suspect that the two armies outside the city have been silent for so long because they are waiting for this army from Beiliang.
They would create a show of force on the east and west sides, but their real target would be the north gate.
As soon as Song Ning finished speaking, Zhang Ping and the generals around him were all taken aback.
Why didn't they think of that?
Zhang Ping felt that Song Ning's words made sense; with this explanation, everything became clear.
If the Northern Liang people really come from the north, Yuezhou City might really be unable to be defended.
Now almost everyone in the army is guarding the east and west city gates. Even if they hear the news and rush over, it will probably be too late.
However, just in case, there are quite a few enemy troops outside the east and west city gates. If we transfer people over, it will be dangerous there.
For a moment, everyone was caught in a dilemma.
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