I have already established my power and prestige, so how did Li Shimin come back to life?

"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.