Li Shimin faked his death? Then I will be powerful enough to conquer the world!

Qin Ruzhao looked hurried and ran as fast as the wind.

His heart was beating like a drum, and the news of His Majesty's urgent summons kept echoing in his mind. Every step he took was filled with tension and anxiety.

The moment he stepped into the Liangyi Palace, he prostrated himself on the ground without hesitation.

"Your Majesty, the future is coming."

His tone revealed the decisiveness and loyalty of a soldier.

Li Chengqian hurried forward, stretched out his hand to help Qin Ruzhao up, his eyes full of anxiety.

"Ru Zhao, are there any other soldiers available in my three camps who can fight?"

Li Chengqian was like an ant on a hot pan. He stared at Qin Ruzhao, hoping for good news.

Qin Ruzhao frowned slightly and said after thinking for a moment.

"Your Majesty, the Fifth Army Battalion and the Divine Machine Battalion have followed General Li Ji to the battle against the Xueyantuo."

"Although I still have the Three Thousand Battalion and the Divine Martial Army under my command, these two armies will soon be accompanying General Li Jing on his expedition. I simply don't have any extra troops left!"

Qin Ruzhao blamed himself in his heart as he spoke. As a general, he was unable to share the worries of His Majesty and was filled with guilt.

Li Chengqian finally woke up from his dream after hearing this. He rubbed his head in frustration and muttered, "Care leads to confusion, care leads to confusion."

"Just follow along, it'll be fine!"

Qin Ruzhao saw this and hurriedly helped Li Chengqian to a chair, and asked with a worried look on his face.

"Your Majesty, what exactly happened? If there is anything that is troubling Your Majesty, please tell me clearly. Even if it costs me my life, I will solve it for Your Majesty!"

Qin Ruzhao's eyes were full of determination. He knew that His Majesty must have encountered a difficult problem and was determined to take responsibility for everything for His Majesty.

Li Chengqian patted Qin Ruzhao's shoulder and comforted him, "It's okay, I'm fine. Xianhuai just left."

"Go ask Xianhuai later if he can spare 5,000 Jinyiwei. If he can, have him come to Liangyi Palace again."

"You go and get busy first. You must protect yourself well during this expedition, okay?"

As he spoke, Li Chengqian reached out and pinched Qin Ruzhao's face. He knew very well that Qin Ruzhao was young and energetic, but this expedition was dangerous and his heart was full of concern for him.

Qin Ruzhao's face immediately became unhappy.

"Your Majesty! I'm not a child anymore! I'm a general now! If anyone saw you pinching my face like that, how would I face anyone?"

He was anxious and embarrassed, his face flushed red. Although he understood the emperor's care and concern, he still felt a little embarrassed in this solemn place. At the same time, he secretly vowed to do something to prove himself.

Li Chengqian laughed and said, "I have watched you grow up, so why can't I pinch you?"

"Huo Qubing was an eighteen-year-old general, and you, Qin Ruzhao, are my seventeen-year-old general. I have high hopes for you. This time, when you defeat Tubo, you must bring honor to me!"

Li Chengqian looked at Qin Ruzhao as if he saw hope. He was full of confidence in him and hoped that he could shine on the battlefield.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

A gleam of light flashed in Qin Ruzhao's eyes, and he nodded with high spirits.

"I'll take my leave!" His fighting spirit was ignited in his heart, and he turned and left with the emperor's expectations and his own ambitions.

Not long after Qin Ruzhao left, Zhang Xianhuai, who had just left, turned back.

"Your Majesty, I can mobilize 5,000 skilled Jinyiwei soldiers!"

Zhang Xianhuai was also a little nervous. The withdrawal of these 5,000 Jinyiwei might cause a sudden increase in the workload of other Jinyiwei, but His Majesty would definitely be Zhang Xianhuai's top priority!

"it is good!"

When Li Chengqian heard this definite answer, a look of joy suddenly appeared on his face.

"Xian Huai, quickly tell Mr. Qi to equip all five thousand Jinyiwei with fast horses, and then go to Xianyang City to bring back 12003."

"Travel day and night to catch up with Li Ji's army, but don't rush into the military camp. They have only one mission! To protect Li Ji's personal guard!"

Li Chengqian breathed a sigh of relief, but was still worried about whether this arrangement would be foolproof, and silently prayed in his heart that everything would go well.

"Yes! Your Majesty, I will arrange it immediately."

After receiving the order, Zhang Xianhuai hurried away, thinking in his mind how to complete the task quickly and properly.

Li Chengqian looked at Zhang Xianhuai's departing back and finally breathed a sigh of relief. However, there was still worry in his eyes. He prayed in his heart: I hope nothing happens to my father! His father's face appeared in his mind, and he was filled with worry and uneasiness.

……

In the big tent of Li Ji's army, candlelight flickered.

Li Ji frowned and held his forehead with a look of headache.

He was very conflicted. On the one hand, he longed for delicious food, and on the other hand, he cherished his reputation. The two emotions were constantly pulling at each other in his heart.

His three good brothers, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Jingde and Li Shimin, surrounded him, staring at him without blinking, their eyes full of expectation.

"Your Majesty! You also know that I am the Grand Marshal!"

Li Ji complained helplessly.

"Those military doctors are from Xianyang, they're the Crown Prince's men. If I ask them for anything, they'll definitely report it to the Crown Prince when they return!"

"What will His Royal Highness think of me then? Will my reputation as Li Ji be saved?"

There was deep helplessness in his tone, and he just hoped that these three good brothers would let him go.

Cheng Yaojin stepped forward, put his arm around Li Ji's shoulders, and said with a grin.

"Look at you, you're so wise and powerful, asking for something to eat is no big deal!"

"We just need to win the battle and fight well!"

"When we return to Chang'an, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will be too late to reward you!

"I won't blame you for such a small thing!"

Cheng Yaojin thought it was no big deal, eating something would not affect the battle, and he didn't understand why Li Ji was so conflicted.

Li Ji looked at Cheng Yaojin with disdain and said unhappily, "So it's not your reputation that's at stake? This isn't a question of reward or not!"

"I'm afraid that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will think that I, Li Ji, am a glutton! After all, I, Li Ji, am a man who cares about face!"

"I absolutely cannot do this! Even if you, Old Cheng, stab me right now, I'll take it!"

The more Li Ji thought about it, the more he felt that he could not ruin his reputation built up over many years just for a momentary craving, and his attitude became more resolute.

Seeing Li Ji so determined, Cheng Yaojin sighed helplessly.

"Alas, it seems that Your Majesty will not have a good time~"

Cheng Yaojin felt a little regretful, as he knew that what Li Ji had decided was difficult to change.

Li Shimin also felt a little embarrassed. He coughed lightly and spoke slowly.

"Li Ji, if you feel embarrassed, don't ask for it."

"I don't really want to eat this, I just think this might be the last time the four of us go on an expedition."

"When I'm old and lying in bed, I can still have some memories."

Li Shimin felt a little disappointed. He understood Li Ji's concerns, but he also felt sorry that this rare gathering might be less fun. A trace of loneliness flashed in his eyes, and he sighed softly.

When Li Ji heard what Li Shimin said, his heart softened and he stood up.

"Your Majesty, I will go right away. Your Majesty, please wait here for a moment. I will be back soon."

Li Ji thought, since His Majesty has said so, it would be too unkind of him to refuse, and this might be the last time he would do such a thing for His Majesty.

When Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Jingde saw this, they immediately showed joy on their faces.

Yuchi Jingde hurriedly said, "Brother Li, don't forget to get two more bottles of Xiaobaigan to moisten your mouth. There are four of us, and two bottles won't make us drunk!"

Yuchi Jingde was looking forward to the good wine and had already begun to imagine the pleasant scene of drinking and eating hot pot.

Yuchi Jingde had been standing by like a transparent person, and at this moment he saw Li Ji stand up.

Only then did he speak out his inner thoughts. The taste of Xiaobai Gan was simply too much for him to stop!

Yuchi Jingde had actually been craving that wine for a long time, but he had never been able to say it out loud. Now he finally had the chance.

When Li Ji heard this, he was both angry and amused, thinking to himself: "Great! I thought Yuchi Jingde was the only one who cared about my face, but I didn't expect that this guy looks like an honest man, but he has a lot of tricks in his mind."

However, when he thought that two bottles of Xiaobaigan would only moisten the throats of the four of them and would not make them drunk, Li Ji nodded to Yuchi Jingde.

"I know, I've completely lost face! I have to eat comfortably anyway!"

Li Ji felt that since the decision had been made, he might as well make everyone happy so that the expedition would not be in vain.

"Remember this, you two! You owe me a favor!"

Li Ji pretended to be serious and said that he wanted to let Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Jingde know that he put aside his concerns for their sake.

"Of course, of course!" Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Jingde hurried forward, each massaging one of his shoulders.

"Brother Li, please come back soon! The brothers are waiting for you here!"

"Brother Li, please order more hot pot. Don't be shy. We want it just this once!"

They were looking forward to Li Ji returning with a full load, and their hearts were filled with desire for delicious food and fine wine.

……

Li Ji, bearing his brothers' instructions, strode out of the tent. Outside the tent, the moonlight was like water, casting a shadow over the camp.

He took a deep breath, and the night air made him more sober. He still felt a little conflicted, but more of it was the friendship with his brothers.

The soldiers who were responsible for night guard along the way were all in high spirits. When they saw Li Ji coming, they saluted him.

"Hello, General!"

The voice was uniform and loud.

Li Ji nodded in response one by one, looking dignified, and at the same time he felt relieved to have such disciplined soldiers.

When he arrived at the military doctor's tent, he stopped and sniffed hard.

Just as Cheng Yaojin said, there was still a lingering spicy smell in the air.

Li Ji thought to himself: It seems that this military doctor from Xianyang really has hot pot! Is Lao Cheng's nose a dog's?

He smiled helplessly.