In the thousands of years of history of our country, there have been very few emperors over eighty years old. Xiao Yan, Emperor Wu of Liang Dynasty in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, lived to be 86 years old; the second was Empress Wu Zetian, who died at the age of 82, and Emperor Qianlong, who was 89 years old and was the longest-lived emperor in Chinese history. There is no one else outside. In the rare seventy years of life, not to mention living past eighty, even being fifty or sixty is already pretty good.
Qianlong was a famously lustful and sensual emperor. Not only did he own three palaces and six courtyards, and the beauties in his harem were all as beautiful as flowers, he also visited the south of the Yangtze River many times, leaving behind countless romantic and voluptuous wives. Stories and legends. Qianlong was naturally romantic. Since he came to power, he would collect a large number of beauties from the people every year. His harem was really full of beauties. You must know that if a person indulges in excessive sexual activities, his life span will be shortened, but why did Qianlong still live a long life?
Although Qianlong indulged in sensuality, his work and rest were extremely regular, and his rest was not affected by his greed for beauty. A work and rest schedule is followed throughout the year without interruption. Go to bed early at night and get up on time around five o'clock in the morning. Although a fixed biological clock cannot affect the length of a person's life, it is of great benefit to the body.
Qianlong was also very particular about the convenience of his diet. He had a special liking for the water from Yuquan Mountain in Beijing, so all the water he drank when he was in the palace was transported from Yuquan Mountain. When out on patrol, as long as the journey is not too far, someone will specially deliver water for Qianlong to drink. The diet is mostly light and pays attention to nutrition.
Qianlong had a wide range of hobbies, including archery, horse riding, and boxing when he had nothing to do. At a glance, they are similar to today's square dancing ladies, they all pay great attention to their physical exercise.
The ancients used calligraphy as a way to keep fit, which has a history of more than 2,000 years. The reason why practicing calligraphy can help you keep fit is because you need to meditate and concentrate before avoiding it, and don't let your mind relax. When waving the brush, you should be upright and calm, concentrate on it, and do it in one go. Kangxi once personally guided Qianlong to practice calligraphy, and taught that practicing calligraphy is the foundation of health.
In addition, Qianlong really liked traveling, to the point of being a little crazy. No other emperor made such frequent tours as he did. He made six trips to the south of the Yangtze River and three trips to Wutai. He visited famous rivers, mountains, and ancient temples all over the country. When going on a cruise, you are less bound by palace etiquette and more free. The open and quiet place in the wild also makes people relaxed and happy.
The Qianlong period was the most glorious event in the Qing Dynasty. The previous presidents accumulated a large amount of wealth and the country was relatively stable. This also prevented Qianlong from having too many internal and external troubles. I pay more attention to maintaining my health, so it is normal for me to live longer.