御駕親征 yù jià qīn zhēng

DEFINITIONS

  1. the emperor leads his troops into battle (idiom)
  2. to take part personally in an expedition

CHARACTERS

御 yù drive, ride; chariot; manage
駕 jià to drive, sail, fly; a cart, carriage
親 qīn relatives, parents; intimate
征 zhēng invade, attack, conquer