Wei Yuan did not directly answer the Crown Prince's question, but said, "With my shortsighted vision, unable to see the future, I can only pay attention to the small area around me."
The Crown Prince smiled faintly and said, "Then, how far does Mr. Wei see?"
Wei Yuan pondered for a moment, then said, "I mostly look westward, but no matter which direction, there must be a barrier of a thousand or two miles beyond the boundary domain to feel at ease. If I could see Han Yang Pass, that would be best."
The expressions of several civil servants darkened.
The Crown Prince's expression did not change as he said, "Han Yang Pass is a formidable pass in the world. If Mr. Wei wishes to sightsee and take in the scenery, it is not impossible. However, the best view of Han Yang Pass's landscape is from a high point in the west, looking eastward to behold the full view in all its glory."
