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 has big ears, broad heart and fat body, and her healthy breath is incomparable to those concubines with well-off families.
More importantly, the old lady is extremely optimistic and loves sports at ordinary times. After Qianlong ascended the throne, the old lady went out to play with her every time she went out for a patrol. Before the old lady died, she caught up with Qianlong for four southern tours, and never left behind. Most notably, at the age of 85, I can still climb Mount Tai in good health.
Gan Long completely inherited the genes of the old lady's strength and longevity, and never had a serious illness in her life.
One more thing, you may be a little surprised. Qianlong's imperial life is very self-disciplined, and few emperors can compare with him in self-control. Gan Long knew how to control himself all his life. He doesn't like drinking, and he doesn't overeat. He doesn't have the trouble of alchemy and longevity that emperors often have. According to records, even if a festival celebration banquet is held, Qianlong always stops at sunset and never holds a banquet.
People's life is actually a long process of doing things. The same is true of Qianlong's handling of things. He has always been methodical and not impetuous.
Regarding health care, Qianlong once said, "Things are not chaotic, and eating less and getting sick is not invasive. These two words are a good way to nourish the heart and strengthen the body. There is no other way to maintain health. " "
For Qianlong's healthy and regular lifestyle, the North Koreans once described it like this: "The emperor sleeps and eats, and gets up at four o'clock and Mao's. After breakfast, he first looked at foreign affairs, then introduced ministers and ministers to make decisions with him, and stopped at noon. I don't even care about official business after dinner, sometimes I read books, write poems, and sleep at night. " I don't drink alcohol all my life, and I don't like the smell. I eat it every day, but after a few spoonfuls, my physical strength is strong. "
Third, he is diligent in exercise, good at riding and shooting, and keeps hunting all his life. Gan Long was born good at sports, with excellent agility and balance. He quickly mastered all kinds of weapons and rode and shot martial arts, which was second to none among the Qing emperors.
There is a huge bear skin on display in the Forbidden City. The bear killed by Gan Long is clearly marked below, which shows Gan Long's physical quality.
According to statistics, during the Qianlong period, there were as many as 52 kinds of auspicious activities, including going to Rehe Summer Resort and Mulan Autumn Festival twice a year on average.
Life lies in sports, and Qianlong has been practicing this all his life.
Fourthly, Qianlong's diligence is also an important factor in his longevity and his later years.
According to the world epidemiological research, 5% of people over 65 suffer from dementia, and the number of people over 85 increases to 20%. In his later years, Gan Long was proud of his achievements and called himself a "perfect old man". It was not until he was over 80 years old that he obviously suffered from Alzheimer's disease, which is actually very rare.
Don't underestimate Ganlong's diligence in writing poems all his life, which lasted more than 30 thousand days. Apart from his childhood, he could write poems for 30,000 days, and wrote 4 1863 poems in his life, with an average of more than one poem a day.
We laugh at the fact that most of Qianlong's poems are running accounts, but this persistence is really commendable. It is impossible to say that Shi Quan's old man regards poetry as mental health care.
Fifth, Qianlong lived in luck all his life, and this vigor is also very beneficial to his longevity. Finally, what is the 80-year-old Qianlong described by foreigners?
According to research, Gan Long's height is not high, which may be between1.66m and1.68m..
Rectangular face with the same word, with a small eagle hook on the nose, neither fat nor thin, with eyes full of gods.
In July of the fifty-eighth year of Qianlong, the British mission arrived in Chengde, where it met the emperor who was "going to China".
Magal said in his memoirs, "I looked at him quietly. He was really an old man." The appearance is similar to that of an elderly gentleman in China, and his spirit is quite vigorous. An 80-year-old man looks like a 60-year-old man. "
Another foreigner, Barrow, told a more vivid story: "The 83-year-old Gan Long has no signs of aging, but he has the appearance of a 60-year-old man, who is strong and energetic." His eyes are dark, his eyes are sharp and his nose is hooked. Even at this age, his face is quite rosy. I estimate that he is about five feet nine inches tall and his back is very straight. Although he is not fat or strong at the age of 83, it is not difficult to see that he once had a strong body. He is full of energy, and his life's efforts have not weakened him. Like all Manchu Tatars, he loves hunting and never misses the exercises held every summer. "