On the Institutional Background of the Sayings of Ambassadors in the Song Dynasty
The sayings of ambassadors are a form of writing that records both words and events produced during diplomatic activities,focusing on recording the exchange of questions and answers,in addition to day-to-day activities and gift-giving.In the Song Dynasty,its writing followed a certain standard,which was a gobbledygook for every diplomatic activity.It was in charge of the Guoxin Office,which was responsible for receiving,transcribing,hearing,cataloguing,preservation,submission and delivery.The Song Dynasty attached great importance to the performance of the envoys in the diplomatic activities,using quotations as a key factor in evaluating their performance.This series of systems not only shaped the system of ambassadors'sayings,but also promoted the prosperity of this literary style.
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