There are too many legends about emperors in history, including the story of Huan Zhugege, the story of Qianlong's down the Jiangnan, and even the punishment of corrupt officials. In short, the Qianlong period seems to be a very beautiful era.
What is more interesting is that the Qianlong Dynasty was not only in its heyday, but also in the heyday of the emperor himself. According to historical records, the Qianlong Emperor ascended the throne for 60 years and lived for 89 years. It must be said that the Qianlong Emperor was really a winner in his life. However, many people also questioned why Qianlong lived so long in his life.
The reason for the low average life expectancy of ancient emperors is mainly related to the professional characteristics of emperors. Ancient emperors had supreme power. No one dared to question the majesty of the emperor, let alone interfere in the emperor's life. As a result, emperors often had no control over their own lives. They either indulge in alcohol and sex or indulge in longevity and art. Many emperors died young, for two main reasons. For example, the Zhengde Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, who had fun in the palace all day, died at the age of 31. There is also a Ming Dynasty Emperor of the Apocalypse, who not only indulged in fireworks, but also drank "Xianfang Linglu Wine" in order to live a long life. As a result, he died at the age of 23. Think of the Qianlong Emperor. He doesn't need to do anything. He only needed to sit in the palace and make a batch of folds. Then manage the country in an orderly manner and live a carefree life. How could he not live long?
Generally speaking, among the ancient emperors, the vast majority of emperors died because they did not know how to cherish their bodies. The Qianlong Emperor was extremely disciplined throughout his life. Why did he live to be 89? Judging from his daily habits, living to the age of 89 is actually a "low lifespan".
The Qianlong Emperor reigned for 60 years, and during Qianlong's long reign, he had very strict requirements for his work and rest time. The things he has to do every day are arranged in advance and carried out according to the planned schedule. In addition, although there are many folklore about Qianlong falling in love, Qianlong is actually a very conservative person. He followed his ancestral system and did not covet women. The concubines and concubines were strictly supervised by the eunuchs in the honor room.
According to the "Notes on the Living of the Qianlong Emperor", the Qianlong Emperor got up at about four o'clock every day, and then according to the schedule of the day, he began to make an early pilgrimage or go to Kunning Palace at about five o'clock. The Breakfast Time of the Qianlong Emperor was very punctual. No matter where he is, breakfast is delivered around 6 o'clock every day. After breakfast, he will rest for a while. It's almost 8 o'clock. At this point, he will begin his day's work, meeting with ministers and dealing with reports from all over the country.
Qianlong only ate two meals a day. After breakfast at 6 a.m., he didn't eat dinner until 2 p.m. This is also the ancestral precept of the emperors of the Qing Dynasty, because they are nomadic people. After entering the customs and becoming an emperor, it is also necessary to maintain the tradition and eat twice a day to show that he does not forget the roots. As emperor, Qianlong was no exception. He has maintained this habit throughout his life. Of course, he wouldn't be hungry either. In addition to these two meals, if he was hungry, he could also enjoy fresh fruits and melons in the palace.
In addition to stable work and rest time, the Qianlong Emperor also attached great importance to the combination of work and rest. He often goes out to relax, such as going to Gangnam many times. However, this will waste a lot of manpower and money. In his later years, Qianlong expressed regret for this and warned the future emperor not to follow suit. At the same time, he also has many hobbies to cultivate his own emotions. For example, he enjoyed collecting seals, celebrity calligraphy and paintings, and recited poems, creating more than 40,000 poems in his lifetime. Although the literary value of Qianlong's poetry is not high, his insistence on writing poetry throughout his life is also worthy of people's admiration.
The ancients said: "Death is lighter than hong mao, heavier than Taishan." Longevity is never the ultimate embodiment of a person's value. The Qianlong Emperor ascended the throne at the age of 25 and ruled for 60 years, but actually ruled for 63 years. Although he made great contributions during his reign, some even say that his reign was a turning point in the Qing Dynasty's "transition from prosperity to decline"