Diplomatic Envoy Conduct

职业

分类

占卜与神秘学

• Initial offer: 100 jin gold, 10 chariots (insufficient)
• Revised offer: 1000 yi gold, 10 white jade discs, 100 chariots (accepted)

Negotiation Tactics

1. Use indirect communication:
   • Riddles and metaphors
   • Historical allusions
   • Example: "A bird that doesn't fly for three years..."
2. Allow counterpart to reach conclusions
3. Maintain dignity while showing respect

Maintaining Authority

• Keep tokens of office visible (e.g., imperial tally)
• Never abandon mission despite obstacles
• Example: Zhang Qian held captive 10+ years, kept his credentials

Crisis Management

• If detained: Maintain composure, wait for opportunity
• If rejected: Assess if offer was insufficient, revise approach
• If threatened: Appeal to mutual benefit and consequences

Expected Outcomes

• Successful alliance formation
• Military aid secured
• Trade routes established
• Intelligence gathered
• State reputation enhanced

Verification

• Confirm intelligence on the destination court (political situation, key officials, customs) was gathered before departure
• Validate that gift value is proportional to the importance of the mission request
• Check that the envoy maintained authority tokens (imperial tally, credentials) throughout the mission regardless of obstacles encountered