Was Zheng He the best eunuch in Chinese history?
The best eunuch in Chinese history was not Zheng He because eunuchs were not a popular profession in Chinese history. Eunuchs were usually forced or willing to become palace slaves. Their duty was to assist the emperor in handling household and affairs, but they did not have the right to participate in political or administrative affairs. Although Zheng He was a famous navigator and diplomat in Chinese history, he was not a eunuch. In the late 15th century, Zheng He led a fleet to carry out a series of maritime trade activities and successfully visited many countries in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. He was also a famous diplomat who had conducted many trade and diplomatic activities with the Ming Dynasty and other countries. Therefore, Zheng He was not the best eunuch in Chinese history.