Abstract In the light of common usage of tensile anchorage method in rock and soil reinforcement while defence problem remained,the design and application of dispersed compressive stress anchoring cables used in road-slope in Geju city,Yunnan province,is presented. Compressive stress anchorage method is introduced in detail,which is well fitted to soft rock and soil reinforcement with large tonnage. Epoxy-coated and unbonded strand is used as the new material of anchoring cables and it is proved to be efficient against corrosion.