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In ancient times, the emperor did not have to worry about eating and drinking, and the conditions were better than the common people, so why did the average life expectancy not exceed 40 years old
In ancient China, emperors were the symbol of supremacy, they had endless wealth and power, and enjoyed a luxurious life that ordinary people could not reach. However, it is puzzling that despite their extreme food and clothing and far better conditions than ordinary people, the average life expectancy of many emperors in history has rarely exceeded 40 years. What is the truth behind this phenomenon?
Let's go back to that distant era and explore the life trajectory of an emperor named Li Xuan. Li Xuan has been brilliant since he was a child, and he is deeply loved by his father and has high hopes. After he ascended the throne, he really worked hard to bring prosperity to the country. However, with the increasing expansion of power, Li Xuan's life has gradually changed.
In the palace, delicacies, Qionglou Yuyu, Li Xuan's every need can be met as quickly as possible. However, behind this seemingly perfect life, there are huge hidden dangers. Due to living in the palace for a long time, Li Xuan lacked exercise, and his body gradually became weak. And the food in the palace, although rich, is often too oily and not good for health.
What's more, Li Xuan's daily life is full of pressure. Not only does he have to deal with heavy government affairs, but he also has to be on the lookout for power struggles in the court. These pressures kept Li Xuan's spirit in a tense state and could not be relaxed. In order to refresh himself, he had to rely on drugs and alcohol. However, these drugs and alcohol further damaged his body.
In addition, Li Xuan's private life is also extremely luxurious. He has many beauties in his harem and indulges in indulgence. This excessive indulgence not only drained his energy, but also caused his body to gradually collapse. And his children also fought fiercely for the throne. These fights not only exhausted Li Xuan, but also further aggravated his condition.
Finally, in a sudden plague, Li Xuan's body completely collapsed. He lay on the bed, looking back on his life, and couldn't help but feel emotional. He understands that the reason why he ended up like this is precisely because he pursues power and enjoyment too much, and neglects physical health and spiritual cultivation.
Li Xuan's story is not unique. In ancient Chinese history, many emperors died young for similar reasons. Although they have endless wealth and power, they cannot escape the arrangement of fate. The reasons for this may be boiled down to the following:
1. Excessive pursuit of power and enjoyment. Emperors are often caught in a whirlpool of power and enjoyment. They sacrifice everything, including their own health and lives, in order to maintain their power and position.
2. Lack of exercise and exercise. Life in the palace, while luxurious, lacked opportunities for sports and exercise. The emperors lived in this environment for a long time, and their bodies gradually became weak and unable to resist the invasion of disease.
3. Excessive mental pressure. The emperors not only had to deal with heavy government affairs, but also had to be on the lookout for power struggles in the court. These pressures keep their spirits in a constant state of tension and unable to relax. This prolonged state of tension can cause great damage to the body.
4. Excessive indulgence in private life. Emperors' private lives were often extravagant and indulgent. This overindulgence not only drains their energy, but also causes their bodies to gradually collapse.
Through the story of Li Xuan and the analysis of these reasons, we can see that the reason why the average life expectancy of ancient emperors was not because they lacked material conditions, but because they pursued power and enjoyment too much, and neglected physical health and spiritual cultivation. This historical phenomenon has brought us a profound warning: while pursuing power and enjoyment, we must not ignore physical health and spiritual cultivation. Only in this way can we truly enjoy life and have a longer life.