Why did Gan Long live so long? First of all, it has a lot to do with the mother's genes.
Niu Kelu, the mother of Qianlong, who was born in a civilian family, completely retained the fortitude and perseverance of the Manchu people who came out of Zhi Tao in Baishan Heishui. At that time, Kangxi met Niu Kelu and said that she was a "blessed person", which meant wealth, health and longevity.
There is a portrait of an old man named Niu Gulu in the picture of Yan Ning Xi handed down from the Qing Dynasty. The old lady's ears are big, her heart is wide and her body is fat, and her healthy breath is incomparable to those concubines who are well-off.
Gan Long was diligent in physical exercise, good at riding and shooting, and kept hunting all his life. Gan Long is naturally good at sports, with excellent flexibility and balance. He made good use of all kinds of weapons and was second to none among the Qing emperors.
A huge bear skin was exhibited in the Forbidden City, and the bear killed by Nai Gan Long was clearly marked below, which showed Gan Long's vigorous physical quality. According to statistics, there are as many as 52 lucky activities in Gan Long, including visiting Jehol Summer Resort and Mulan Qiudi. Counting it down, it averages more than twice a year.
Exercise brings health.
The Qing Dynasty was built on horseback, so emperors of all dynasties paid special attention to riding and archery. Gan Long is no exception. He loves sports very much. He practiced martial arts since childhood, and when 12 was brought to him by his grandfather Kangxi, he showed a quick response. Under the personal training of Kangxi, he learned archery for the first time and hit five arrows in a row, which made his grandfather overjoyed. He likes hunting very much and is also an expert in riding and shooting.
He has been active all his life, and he likes to travel in the mountains. He went there six times on his southern tour alone. Even in old age, we still attach importance to strengthening muscles and bones, relaxing muscles and activating collaterals.
Eating and drinking are extremely regular.
Anyone with strong self-control always leads a very regular life. Gan Long is such a person. He gets up before dawn every day, reads books, waits for the minister to go to court, and even reviews the memorial until late at night. Although hard, his sleep quality is particularly good. When he wakes up, he can always be revived with blood.
As an emperor, he doesn't indulge in debauchery. The diet is also moderate and balanced, eating more fruits and vegetables, tasting big fish and meat, chewing slowly and never eating seaweed.
The gene of Qianlong's longevity also came from his mother. Among the Qing emperors, the average life expectancy from Nurhachi to Yongzheng was only 54 years old, but Qianlong lived to 89 years old. Obviously, this is not the genetic father, but the mother. Gan Long's mother also lived for a long time. She lived to the age of 86 and remained healthy. Besides, the old lady likes to travel by mountain. Every time Gan Long makes a southern tour, she will go. It is precisely because of my humble background that I do more manual work, so I am in good health. Therefore, the longevity of Qianlong also comes from the mother's inheritance. Mother's physical quality is very high, and Gan Long's martial arts riding and shooting skills are also very high. Mother's longevity, Qianlong also inherited the mother's longevity gene.
In addition, Emperor Qianlong paid special attention to health preservation. Although he is a romantic emperor, he also knows that the dog's life is important. Unlike Xianfeng, in the face of countless beautiful women, he will die drunk in a gentle town. He also pays special attention to physical exercise, and his daily routine is special.