The Oxford English Dictionary defines tribute as “a tax or impost paid by one prince or state to another in acknowledgement of submission or as the price of peace, security, and protection; rent or homage paid in money or an equivalent by a subject to his sovereign or a vassal to his lord.” Describe the Chinese tribute system in theory and in practice. Based on what happened with nomadic raiders, should this be called tribute something else, perhaps appeasement? Write a brief paragraph addressing these questions.