Emperor Xianfeng of the Qing Dynasty died at the age of 31, leaving many mysteries for future generations. The young emperor's early death not only deprived the Qing Dynasty of an effective ruler, but also brought his personal life and political decisions into the spotlight. So, why did Emperor Xianfeng die early?Let's take a look at what he did, and maybe we can find the answer.
1. Addicted to women, the body is empty
According to historical records, Emperor Xianfeng was the most obsessed emperor of the Qing Dynasty with women's sex so far. During his reign of eleven years, although he was diligent in political affairs, he was also extremely obsessed with women. According to historical records, he once blessed four women at one time, including the Yi Concubine Nala clan, the Yi Concubine Hesheri clan, the Mei Concubine Xu clan and the Xuan Concubine Nala clan. This kind of over-indulgence in women made his body gradually empty, laying the groundwork for his early death.
2. Lack of exercise and excessive drinking
In addition to indulging in femininity, Emperor Xianfeng also lacked exercise and drank excessively. He had a very irregular lifestyle, dealing with government affairs during the day and drinking and merrymaking at night. This unhealthy lifestyle has made his physical condition deteriorate. At that time, the medical conditions were relatively backward, so his physical condition deteriorated further.
Third, political pressure and exhaustion
As a young emperor, Emperor Xianfeng faced many political pressures. He inherited a Qing Dynasty with internal and external troubles, with peasant uprisings such as the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom at home and foreign powers. In order to meet these challenges, he has been diligent in political affairs, constantly carrying out reforms and adjusting policies. However, these political pressures left him mentally overburdened and exhausted.
Fourth, personal character, excessive anxiety
Emperor Xianfeng's personal personality was also one of the reasons for his early death. He was suspicious and indecisive by nature, and often hesitated about major government affairs. This personality made it difficult for him to make decisive decisions when dealing with political issues, which in turn led to chaos in the government. At the same time, his suspicious personality made it difficult for him to develop a sense of trust in his courtiers, which in turn led to brain drain and political instability.
5. Conclusion: The Revelation Behind Early Death
The early death of Emperor Xianfeng was not only a tragic event, but also provided us with many inspirations. First of all, we should focus on physical health and avoid unhealthy lifestyles such as over-indulging in femininity, lack of exercise, and excessive alcohol consumption. Second, we should learn to deal with pressures and challenges, especially in the face of high-pressure environments such as politics. Finally, we should cultivate a positive and optimistic personality and mindset to cope with various challenges and difficulties in life.
In short, the early death of Emperor Xianfeng was the result of a combination of many reasons. We should learn from his experience and focus on the cultivation of physical and mental health in order to achieve a better life. At the same time, we should also look at historical events and characters rationally, and analyze and evaluate their merits and demerits from a historical perspective. Only in this way can we better understand history, learn from its lessons and face the future better.