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However, Song had expected a trebuchet siege, and made preparations beforehand.

They had expanded the river in this area, to a width of over 150 meters.

And in addition to reinforcing their walls, they made nettings, which they used to cover the walls during a trebuchet siege.

As a result, the Yuan trebuchets had a hard time hitting the fortress, and the few lucky shots that did hit the wall bounced off harmlessly.