In ancient times, the emperor was an enviable profession, and once he reigned in the world, he had supreme power, endless wealth, and a luxurious and noble life. According to statistics, among the more than 400 emperors in the feudal era, the average life expectancy was only 392 years old. This raises the question of why the emperors of the previous dynasties, who had the highest power, the best conditions, and the most abundant resources, had an average life expectancy much shorter than that of ordinary people. There are seven reasons for this.
Excessive indulgence was one of the main causes of the early death of emperors. Many emperors in ancient times indulged in excessive desires and used the power in their hands to choose harem beauties at will, which not only consumed physical strength, but also led to moral degradation. For example, Emperor Sima Yan of the Jin Dynasty recruited 5,000 stunning women from the south of the Yangtze River into the palace, and as a result, he lived to be fifty-four years old; Ming Wuzong Zhu Houzhao was overindulged in lust, and his life was fixed at the age of thirty. Indulgence not only depletes their physical strength, but also devastates their body and mind, causing their health to deteriorate.
Taking pills was also one of the important reasons for the early death of the emperor. Once the emperors have supreme power, they want to extend the term of their power indefinitely. Many emperors took pills, which led to the retention of mercury in their bodies, and eventually died of poisoning. For example, in order to pursue immortality, Qin Shi Huang Yingzheng was deceived in ** and finally lived to be fifty-one years old. This pursuit of immortality caused them to lose their minds in absurd fantasies, and finally paid the price of their lives.
The marriage of close relatives was also one of the factors that contributed to the early death of the emperor. In order to maintain the purity and nobility of the bloodline, members of the ancient royal family generally chose to marry close relatives. This led to the deterioration of genes, increasing the probability of sudden diseases and birth defects, thus shortening the lifespan of emperors.
The lifestyle of ancient emperors was also different from that of modern times, they ate unscientifically and often ate too much fish and meat, resulting in the political environment in which the emperors lived also had a profound impact on their lifespan. In dynasties with fierce power struggles, emperors often faced internal and external difficulties, and their lives were threatened at any time. For example, political turmoil such as the "Rebellion of the Eight Kings" in the Jin Dynasty and the "Rebellion of the Seven Kings" in the Han Dynasty led to the unnatural deaths of many emperors. In such a political atmosphere, the emperors had to always be on guard against possible defections and assassinations of their cronies, and this psychological pressure undoubtedly accelerated their aging and early death.
In ancient times, the level of medical care in society was extremely limited, and emperors often could not get timely and effective treatment when they were sick. The imperial physicians in the palace were afraid that they would be punished for misdiagnosis, so they adopted a conservative **, which led to many diseases that could not be effectively controlled, and accelerated the death process of the emperors. For example, Cao Cao suffered from a headache, which could have been surgically operated**, but due to the doctor's misunderstanding and the emperor's doubts, he finally missed the opportunity to **, hastening his death.
The lifestyle of ancient emperors was also one of the important reasons for their early death. They often stay up late to deal with government affairs, and their physical and mental health has been seriously damaged by long-term work pressure and irregular daily routines. For example, Emperor Yongzheng only rested for three or four hours a day, and a lot of time was spent on dealing with government affairs, which eventually led to the worsening of his lung disease and hastened his death.
In addition to factors such as excessive indulgence, taking pills, marriage between close relatives, unscientific lifestyles, high work pressure, accidental death, and limited medical conditions, the short life spans of ancient emperors also included the turbulence of the political environment and the backwardness of social medical standards. The combination of these factors eventually led to the early death of emperors, which became an embarrassing landscape in ancient history. Although ancient emperors generally lived shorter, there were a few exceptions. Among them, the most significant is Li Shimin, Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. Li Shimin was proficient in politics all his life, won the support of the people, and implemented an open and inclusive policy, which made the society stable and the people live and work in peace and contentment. Unlike other emperors, he paid attention to physical health, participated in daily morning exercises, maintained a regular schedule, ate lightly, and did not indulge in indulgence. During his reign, the empire reached its peak of power, the people lived in abundance, social order was good, and he himself lived a long and healthy life, dying at the age of eighty.
In addition to Li Shimin, there were also some emperors who were also representatives of longevity, such as the Qianlong Emperor and the Kangxi Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. They not only inherit excellent family genes, but also pay attention to health care, often participate in physical exercises, such as riding archery, swimming, etc., to maintain good physical fitness. They are also politically wise and wise, and have adopted a series of policies conducive to the development of the country and the nation, which have made the society stable and economically prosperous for a long time, and laid a solid foundation for their own longevity.
The short lifespan of ancient emperors was mainly due to a combination of factors, including unhealthy lifestyles, excessive indulgence, turbulent political environment, and poor medical conditions. There are also a few emperors who have achieved relatively long life through factors such as physical health, wise political decision-making, and good genes, leaving a glorious chapter in history. In the world of ancient emperors, the length of life often depended not only on the individual's living habits and political wisdom, but also on the situation of the times. Some emperors were born in troubled times, experienced wars, political turmoil, internal and external troubles, and struggled to live, so it was naturally difficult to live long. Other emperors were born in prosperous times, and the country and the people were safe, so they were able to concentrate on governing the country and enjoy a comfortable and privileged life, so they naturally had more opportunities to prolong their lives.
A typical example is the Ming Dynasty's Chengzu Zhu Di and Yongle Emperor Zhu Di. Chengzu Zhu Di rose in the troubled times, experienced the battle of Jingjing, defeated the heroes, and finally ascended to the throne. After he unified the world, he suffered from internal and external troubles, frequently fought wars, and consumed a lot of energy, resulting in physical and mental exhaustion, and he died at the age of 58. On the contrary, after his grandson Yongle Emperor Zhu Di succeeded to the throne, the country was strong, the society was stable, and the people were rich. During the reign of Emperor Yongle, the country and the people were safe, ruled the world, and he himself lived a long and healthy life at the age of 69.
In addition to the political situation and personal habits, changes in medical conditions also had an impact on the life span of the emperor. The level of ancient medicine was backward, and many diseases could not be effective**, and many emperors died of some common diseases, such as infectious diseases, digestive diseases, etc. With the progress of the times and the continuous development of medical technology, many diseases can be timely and effective, so that some emperors can escape the threat of life and prolong their lives.
The longevity of ancient emperors was affected by a variety of factors, including political environment, personal living habits and medical conditions. In an era of stability and prosperity, an emperor who cares about his health and governs wisely often enjoys a long life, while in an era of turmoil and hardship, even the wisest and wiser cannot escape the fate of a short life. Even in such a vast history, there are still some emperors whose lifespans are amazing, they are either extremely long-lived, or their lives are hanging by a thread but they can turn evil into good fortune. These emperors seem to be different from ordinary people, and their life direction is full of legends.
In the long river of history, it is not difficult for us to find an emperor named Kangxi. Emperor Kangxi, the fourth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, whose longevity was inseparable from his political wisdom and health preservation. Emperor Kangxi devoted his life to the governance of the country, was proficient in government affairs, diligent in learning, and implemented the "Kangxi Wenzhi" and "Heshen Governance", which made the Qing Dynasty politically stable and economically prosperous. Emperor Kangxi paid attention to health care, advocated simple life, loved and traveled in the mountains and rivers, insisted on exercising every day, and regularly carried out physical exercises, such as horseback riding, archery, swimming, etc., and maintained a good physical condition. It was in his diligent government, love the people, and pay attention to health preservation that Emperor Kangxi lived an extremely long life, at the age of eighty-eight.
In addition to Emperor Kangxi, there was also an emperor named Qianlong, who was also a generation of Ming monarchs of the Qing Dynasty. Emperor Qianlong ruled for 60 years and was one of the longest-reigning emperors in Chinese history. During the reign of Emperor Qianlong, he devoted himself to reforming politics, developing the economy, and strengthening the military, and implemented a series of reform policies, and achieved great achievements. At this time, Emperor Qianlong also paid attention to health care, ate modestly, lived regularly, and carried out an appropriate amount of physical exercise every day to maintain a good physical condition. It was in his diligent government, love the people, and pay attention to health preservation that Emperor Qianlong lived extremely long, at the age of 89.
The life trend of these emperors tells us that longevity and health are not only determined by genetic factors, but more importantly, by personal lifestyle and behavioral habits. Through diligent government and love for the people, and attention to health preservation, the emperors not only prolonged their lives, but also made positive contributions to the long-term peace and stability of the country. Their stories teach us that a healthy lifestyle and good habits are essential to prolonging life and staying healthy. It is worth mentioning that Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty, had a completely different fate. Born in the last years of the Qing Dynasty, Pu Yi was the last emperor of China and the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty. Pu Yi's life was full of ups and downs and torture, and his fate can be described as a tragedy within a tragedy.
Pu Yi was born at the time of the fall of the Qing Dynasty, and he experienced a series of turbulent events in his life, such as the fall of the Qing Dynasty, the Xinhai Revolution, being deposed from the palace, being supported by ** to establish the puppet Manchukuo, the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the post-war trial. Especially during the Anti-Japanese War, Pu Yi was controlled by the Japanese army and became a puppet emperor, serving the Japanese involuntarily. After the war, he was tried in custody and eventually sentenced to a prison sentence and spent ten years of misery in prison.
The reason why Pu Yi's fate is so bumpy is closely related to his historical background, family factors and personal conduct. As the last emperor, Pu Yi carried too much historical baggage and political pressure, and he could not get rid of the shackles of history and change the trend of the times. Pu Yi's personal weakness, indecision, and lack of firm will also caused him to appear so small and powerless in front of the great wheel of history.
Although Pu Yi's life was full of setbacks and suffering, he also had nothing to offer. During his time in prison, Pu Yi reflected on his past, realized his mistakes and mistakes, and began to re-examine his life and values. He learned to be humble and strong, to cherish what was in front of him, and to regain hope and courage in life. Eventually, he walked out of prison and started a new life.
Pu Yi's life teaches us that destiny is not entirely in the hands of individuals, but even in the face of adversity and setbacks, it is important to maintain an optimistic attitude and persevere in pursuing one's dreams and goals. No matter what situation you are in, you must believe in your own strength, face challenges bravely, and keep struggling in order to get out of the predicament and meet a better future.
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