mean by bringing the Imperial Guards into the palace! Are you trying to usurp the throne!"Seize power!This statement, if uttered by anyone else, would be grounds for execution.Only the empress had the...Chapter 1493, My Prince, Is Real

This question caused Hu Tai's face to turn grim. He replied, "Reporting to Your Highness, we are unable to confirm the identity of the scouts at this time. If we open the city gates, the risk will..."

"Too risky, huh"

Li Chen directly interrupted Hu Tai's words and asked.

Before Hu Tai could answer, Li Chen said sharply, "But what if he is really our scout, one of our brothers Even in such a severely wounded state, he still managed to drag himself back to deliver information"

"To deliver the message, he died. It was his duty, to die for his country. Though we regret it, no one can say anything about it."

"But suppose, even if he were dead, we still doubted his identity and hesitated to act, preferring to leave his body exposed at the city gate rather than bury him. Do you think he could find peace in the afterlife How could the other scouts, the other soldiers, bear such a thought"

Hu Tai felt a bit wronged. Before he could explain himself, Li Chen scolded him angrily: "Your Highness knows your worries, you're just worried that all this is a trap, meant to deceive us into opening the city gates. But if it were only about letting a few people out to bring back the bodies, how big of a city gate would be needed Even if 600,000 Liao soldiers were outside, how long would they take to charge in Wouldn't that be enough time for you to close the gate!"

Li Chen pointed at Hu Tai, angrily saying, "Coward!"

These two words turned Hu Tai's face ashen.

"Enter!"

Li Chen shouted.

"Immediately open the city gates! This palace will go personally to verify your identity!"

As soon as Li Chen uttered these words, all the soldiers knelt down at once. Behind Li Chen, Wu Qingcang's voice, hurried and urgent, echoed through the air, "Your Highness, you mustn't risk your life!"

Li Chen swept his gaze over Wu Qingcang and the soldiers kneeling on the ground, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, those lying down may have fought to the death, endured countless hardships and torture, all the way back to send messages. This palace cannot protect him before his death, but if he is truly our brother, then this palace will personally bring him back to our homeland."

Upon hearing these words, hundreds and thousands of soldiers on the city walls were so moved that their eyes welled up with tears.

The vast majority of them are not familiar with the intricacies of political maneuvering or power struggles. At this moment, all they know is that their selfless devotion is worthwhile.

A united army spirit is built, bit by bit, through these kinds of things.

On the battlefield, while human life may be cheap, everyone yearns to find meaning and value in their existence. The ultimate expression of self-worth comes from the recognition of those in higher positions.

Li Chen's words have already successfully won over the hearts of most of them.

After speaking, Li Chen directly went down to the city gate and asked someone to open it.

Wu Qingcang followed all the way, knowing in his heart that Li Chen had spoken, and it was impossible to change no matter what. He could only follow closely and let people open the city gate.

With a groan, the massive city gate creaked open on its hinges, revealing a sliver of light.

A cavalry unit charged out of the Yuèyá Pass, Li Chen at the center, with Wu Qíngcāng by his side. Surrounding and protecting them were a dozen of the most elite cavalry guards from Yuèyá Pass.

Under the moonlight, Li Chen led his men to the corpse.

Of course, Li Chen wouldn't check the identity himself. But the guards he brought along had a way to do it. Two guards dismounted and went to examine the body. After a while, they looked up at Li Chen and replied: "Your Highness, it is indeed our scout, without a doubt."

Li Chen's expression was grave. He walked down from his position, approached the corpse, and took a deep breath after looking at its horrifying state. Then he looked up into the darkness and said, "If the scout is telling the truth, then Yelü Shenxuan, you are indeed here."Zhao Rui knew what was about to happen.Now, she not only shows no resistance, but is full of anticipation and joy."This humble servant shall bathe first." Zhao Rui rose, her voice shy."What kind of ba...