The Information Office of the State Council of the PRC preserves an edict of the Zhengtong Emperor (r. 1435–1449) addressed to the Karmapa in 1445, written after the latter's agent had brought holy relics to the Ming court. Zhengtong had the following message delivered to the Great Treasure Prince of Dharma, the Karmapa: COUNT 5
QSN1 What years did the Zhengtong Emperor reign? ANS1 1435–1449 QSN2 Who maintains an edict of the Zhengtong Emperor? ANS2 The Information Office of the State Council of the PRC QSN3 Who was the edict addressed to?  ANS3 the Karmapa QSN4 Who had a message delivered to them by Zhengtong? ANS4 Great Treasure Prince of Dharma QSN5 When was the edict written? ANS5 after the latter's agent had brought holy relics to the Ming court