关键词: 宋朝, 地方政府, 公务迎送, 外使

Abstract: The local governments welcome to foreign envoys is the ceremonial activities of Song dynasty, which was hosted by local governments to maintain diplomatic relations and had a political utility. Its funds mainly came from Gongshi money and self-financing of the local government. The vehicle, location and limits of the reception for a person are also different from another, which has specific legal edicts to regulate. However, there are lots of illegal behaviors in the actual operation, such as illegal bad loan, embezzlement and waste and so on. The increasing political, economic and cultural exchanges between countries at the same time, expand Song dynastys fiscal spending, pollute the officialdom, reduce the administrative efficiency, bringing heavy burden to the ordinary people in Song dynasty.

Key words: Song dynasty, local government, official reception, foreign diplomat