親征

to take to the field oneself (of emperor) / to take part in person in an expedition

parent / one's own (flesh and blood) / relative / related / marriage / bride / close / intimate / in person / first-hand / in favor of / pro- / to kiss / (Internet slang) dear

parents-in-law of one's offspring

journey / trip / expedition / to go on long campaign / to attack

to invite / to recruit / to levy (taxes) / to draft (troops) / phenomenon / symptom / characteristic sign (used as proof) / evidence

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