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.
I call it operation "become one 
of the emperor's favorites,
Operación: "Ser el favorito
del emperador
Chamo isso de "tornar-se um
dos favoritos do Imperador,