Working as a diplomat has always been hard, but the further back in history you travel, the tougher it is to even travel internationally.  In spite having served during the 8th Century, Abe no Nakamaro managed to successfully manage hist post in Tang China.
and was even known as a sage 
in the art of poetry.
y se lo conocía como
el Sabio de la Poesía.
e era considerado o
sábio da arte poética.