In 1520, the Portuguese ambassadors arrived in Beijing. Distrusting them, the Ministry of Rites sought to tightly control their movements. They were placed under investigation and accused of being impostors. But ultimately, because the Emperor favored them, the Ministry of Rites could only minimally punish them.

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At the Heavenly Court in Beijing, 1520

  • James Masaki Fujitani

摘要

In 1520, the Portuguese ambassadors arrived in Beijing. Distrusting them, the Ministry of Rites sought to tightly control their movements. They were placed under investigation and accused of being impostors. But ultimately, because the Emperor favored them, the Ministry of Rites could only minimally punish them.