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Southern Song emergency fortification

Type Event Region China Time 1156

In 1156, after learning of Jin's southern campaign edict, the Southern Song urgently built and reinforced forts along the Huai front, conscripting la…

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  1. 1156Huainan · HuainanSouthern Song defenders were ordered to urgently repair walls, add barbicans and moats at Huainan strongholds, conscripting laborers for round-the-clock work and reinforcing garrisons.
  2. 1156South bank of the Huai River · South bank of the Huai RiverNew forts were built near Huai River crossings with arrow towers and beacon towers, forming a combined land-water defense system in coordination with patrolling naval forces.

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