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.
Cats sure do hate those emissary ships!
Los gatos odian los barcos
de los emisarios.
Gatos realmente odeiam
navios de emissários!