"If Your Majesty cannot bear it, I will do it!"

"How dare you!"

Liu Hong suddenly shouted, "Didn't you just say that you only wanted to expand our territory and didn't care about the affairs of the court?"

"Isn't this a case of my father pardoning me and allowing me to speak freely?" Liu Wei said calmly.

"Haha! It was I who was narrow-minded."

"However, this is merely my wishful thinking. The foreign tribes on the border are now stirring up trouble. When spring comes next year, they will launch a large-scale invasion southward. I must guard the borders of the Han Dynasty. As for the affairs of the court, I entrust them to the ministers."

Is this your true self?

Liu Hong suddenly laughed, "I think that's not necessarily true!"

"However, I am very pleased that you have talked with me for so long today!"

"This big man must not fall into the hands of outsiders, no matter what."

Liu Wei immediately declared resolutely, "Your subject is willing to serve as the Great Wall on the frontier, protecting the Han Dynasty from all barbarians!"

Liu Hong patted Liu Wei on the shoulder: "I already know my son's heart."

"I am a little sleepy. I will summon you to the palace in two days to discuss state affairs with me!"

"I deeply regret that I have never been able to travel the world in my lifetime."

"I also want you to tell me about the interesting things in the northern deserts and the western regions."

Liu Wei said, "Your subject will obey orders and await Your Majesty's summons at any time."

"Your subject takes his leave!"

Liu Hong waved his hand.

Just as Liu Wei turned to leave, Liu Hong suddenly called out to him:

"My son!"

"Your subject is here!" Liu Wei frowned and turned around.

"Whether Bian'er or Xie'er succeeds to the throne, I hope you will do your best to assist them."

"Please rest assured, Father, I will obey without hesitation!"

Liu Wei said in a deep voice.

Then, Liu Hong's next sentence shocked Liu Wei on the spot.

"If he is not virtuous, you may take his place!"

Liu Wei was sweating profusely and immediately knelt on the ground: "Father, I dare not."