An imperial commissioner or envoy appointed by the emperor to handle significant matters or inspections during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Foreign Secretary; specifically the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs in the UK or a similar high-ranking diplomat in a monarchy

minister of foreign affairs; chancellor of foreign affairs

high-ranking ministerial position, notably the British Lord Privy Seal or similar roles in European states responsible for the official seal

General term for high-ranking nobility and powerful government officials in olden times; princes, dukes, and ministers.

(historical) the official in charge of naval affairs and shipbuilding during the Qing dynasty

high-ranking government official in charge of finance

finance minister; high-ranking official in charge of government finances, such as the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer

a cabinet minister who does not have specific responsibility for any particular government department

The government minister in charge of national defense, specifically referring to the head of Japan's Ministry of Defense; equivalent to a Secretary of Defense or Minister of Defense in other countries.

The formal title of the Japanese head of government

minister of national defense, especially in a cabinet or parliamentary system