In 1519, the Zhengde Emperor left the capital and made an unusual voyage southward to the city of Nanjing. He intentionally suspended official diplomatic procedure. It was in this context that he personally met with the Portuguese ambassador Tomé Pires and accepted him into his entourage.

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In the Company of the Emperor in Nanjing, 1519–1520

  • James Masaki Fujitani

摘要

In 1519, the Zhengde Emperor left the capital and made an unusual voyage southward to the city of Nanjing. He intentionally suspended official diplomatic procedure. It was in this context that he personally met with the Portuguese ambassador Tomé Pires and accepted him into his entourage.