Chiang Chao-tsung

Chiang Zhao-Cong, affectionately known as Ming Huo, was the patriarch of the Chiang family and the father of the prominent Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek. Born in Xikou, Fenghua, Zhejiang, he was thrust into a position of responsibility after the death of his father, Chiang Siq-ian. Taking charge of the household, Ming Huo skillfully managed the family’s business affairs for several years, playing a crucial role in enhancing the Jiang family's wealth and status within their community. He was not alone in his endeavors; he had an older brother who shared the responsibilities of family management, contributing to a legacy that would resonate through generations.