Discussion on the Type of the Ming Dynasty＇s Envoys to Korea

明朝中央派遣出使朝鲜的使臣，可分为宦官、朝官两种。从出使情况看，这两种类型的使臣还是有规律可循的，即朝廷大事，派文臣前往颁诏，应对李朝方面的告哀、请封，及出于皇帝个人喜好的征求，都派宦官前往。In the Ming Dynasty Envoys to Korea from the central government can be divided into two types： eunuchs and officers. From a practical situation, there is a pattern in the two types. The central government will dispatch officers to deal with imperial court affairs. When dealing with the reports of sorrows and requests of appointments, and the de- mand from the emperor＇ s indulgence, the emperor will dispatch the eunuchs.0437-423