Yin Ping Trail

The History of the Three Kingdoms records that during the Three Kingdoms period, Si Mazhao ordered Zhong Hui and Deng Ai to lead troops to attack Shu. Jiang Wei, the general of Shu Han, blocked the north of Jianmenguan, so he could not attack for a long time. Wargo returned to Junjing Valley, arrived in Yin Ping County, and walked hundreds of miles to Jiangyouguan. Ma Fu, commander of the Shu-Han garrison, surrendered. Wargo went south, conquered Mianzhu and reached Chengdu. Liu Chan, the last ruler of Shu, surrendered and destroyed Shu. Since then, the historical sites of Yinping Ancient Road have been left behind.

Yinping Ancient Road starts from Yinpingdu, namely Yinyiba in Wenxian County, Gansu Province (where the old town of Wenxian County is located), and passes Motianling in Qingchuan County, passing Tangjiahe, Yinpingshan, Mazhuguan and Jing Junshan, and reaches Jiangyouguan in Pingwu County (now Nanba Township), with a total length of 265 kilometers. It is exactly the same as the 700-mile level recorded in the Three Kingdoms, because it was 360 steps at that time. According to this calculation, today's Rio is equal to 1.33 in the Three Kingdoms period, exactly the same.

Since ancient times, Yinping Ancient Road has been a dangerous and rugged road. Except for local farmers walking, this road is only used for necessary war needs. Fu Youde, a general of the Ming Dynasty, led his troops through this road. During the Long March of the Red Army, Li Xiannian walked this road as a non-staple food of the Red Army. Later, the PLA walked this road in Qingchuan. The most dangerous place on Yin Ping Road is Motianling. The slopes in the north and west of the ridge are relatively gentle, and the south is a cliff, so there is no way. It was from here that Wargo wrapped in a felt and went straight into Jiangyou Pass, ready to destroy Shu. Now Lingnan has opened up a winding road leading to a secluded place, which is called "Nine Inverted Turn" by local people.

On the Motianling at an altitude of 2730 meters, there is a large lawn with unique grass growth. Every summer, red flowers bloom everywhere, and the mountain wind blows, flying like a huge and bright red flag on the mountain. Some people say that this grassland has been blooming with red flowers. Since the Red Army fought here, this land has been dyed red by the blood of revolutionary martyrs, and these grasses have also blossomed red flowers. Therefore, local farmers named this lawn "Honghua Grassland", but its original name was "Dazhuyazi", which shows the people's nostalgia and gratitude for the Red Army.

On the top of Motianling Mountain, there used to be Zhuge Liang and Kongming temples. Due to disrepair, the temple has now collapsed, leaving only the walls. At that time, the Kongming Monument also stood here. "Longan Fuzhi" records: "There is a Kongming tablet in Motianling today, and the handwriting is indelible." The Romance of the Three Kingdoms (1 17) said: "Wargo, Deng Zhong, 2,000 troops, as well as the pioneers, have all arrived at the Motianling. Just finishing the armor and equipment, I suddenly saw a stone tablet engraved with the name of "Prime Minister Zhuge Liang" by the roadside. It says:' When the second fire broke out, someone crossed it, and they struggled to keep their balance and died soon'. Of course, the author of the romance of the Three Kingdoms deified Zhuge Liang. However, Zhuge Liang is an outstanding strategist in history. He may have foreseen the possibility of Wei Jun attacking Shu from Yinping Road and fortified the Motianling. This is the performance of Zhuge Liang's genius. Li Xiannian saw this monument when he was fighting here in 1935, and it is recorded in his memoirs. Although there is no monument now, it is also clear that the monument has indeed experienced thousands of years of wind and rain on this mountain top.

Turn nine times, cross the Motianling Bridge, and you will arrive at the Nantianmen. Here, surrounded by mountains, deep valleys, flowing water and cicadas, you will feel that you are in a fairyland. There is a stone wall under the worse gate, which looks like a mirror. According to the old people, on this stone wall, Wargo once wrote four big characters: "Wargo crossed this". As long as the wall is washed with water, the handwriting will appear, and when the water is dry, the handwriting will be hidden. Unfortunately, part of it was destroyed when the road was being built.

There are many remains left by Wargo on Yinping Ancient Road, such as the grindstone worn by Wargo, the Yinhe Mountain that was trodden, the land mountain where Wargo soldiers shook their shoes when resting, the clothes ditch where Wargo lost their clothes, and the archery range where Wargo trained. Almost every place has ruins and many legends that can be explored.

It's tiring to study or travel along Yinping Road, but it's fun and interesting.

According to many historical records and on-the-spot investigation by relevant experts, the Yinping Ancient Road Site is from today's No.1 Dam in Wenxian County, Gansu Province to Jiangyouguan (now Nanba Township, Pingwu County, Sichuan Province). Crossing Yinpingqiao, Motianling, Tangjiahe, Luoyigou, Yinpingshan, Mazhuangguan, Jing Junshan and Qingdao, according to the ancient custom of three steps and two meters, it is more than 700 miles. On page 779 of the History of the Three Kingdoms, it is recorded: "In winter and October, Aizi Road traveled more than 700 miles in no man's land, and there was a shortage of water transportation and frequent dangers. Ai wrapped himself in a blanket and pushed him down, and all the soldiers climbed the wooden cliff and filed in. Go to Jiangyou first, and Shuyu will dismount. " According to historical records, Ma Miao, the general guarding Jiangyou Pass in Shu, surrendered, and his wife Li was loyal to the motherland.

The first dam of Wenxian Street, 5 kilometers away from Wenxian County, was the location of land management in Yin Ping County during the Three Kingdoms period. It is a very short cut for Gansu to enter Sichuan from the site of Yin Ping, and it is also a dangerous road recognized in ancient and modern times as "the mountain is as high as a cloud, and it is too lofty to fly". Yinping Ancient Road is named after Yin Ping County, so later generations and history books call this dangerous road Yin Ping Ancient Road.

Because Yinping Ancient Road, which is famous at home and abroad, is a shortcut for Longnan to enter Sichuan, with the endless Motianling in the middle, which is a battleground for military strategists in past dynasties. Since Wei general Deng Ai cut Shu to open the road of level tone, Fu Youde led his troops into the natural barrier of level tone to destroy the summer; 1in April, 935, the Chinese Red Army of Workers and Peasants and Hu Zongnan troops fought bloody battles here, attacked Hu Zongnan troops, and won a great victory in joining forces. When Qingchuan was liberated, the People's Liberation Army of China also set out from Yin Pinggu Road. The important position of this ancient road is not only valued by military strategists in past dynasties, but also enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad, and more and more people come for sightseeing.