Kong Xiangxi, an outstanding figure in the long history of the mainland, has been admired for his outstanding contributions in both the political and business circles. This discussion will provide an in-depth understanding of his later life, with a particular focus on the changes in his thoughts and life since his 80th birthday.
80th birthday
In 1960, Kong Xiangxi celebrated his 80th birthday, which was hailed as the most glorious moment of his life. There is a great deal of concern and respect for this incident. On the same day, major museums exhibited a group of precious pictures: Kong Xiangxi was wearing a dress and glasses, sitting on a chair, although his face was old, but he was still refreshed; On his left and right sides sat his daughter Kong Lingyi and son Kong Lingkan respectively. The Christian chose traditional Chinese customs as his birthday celebration as a sign of auspiciousness and blessings. The famous painting of the Qing Dynasty "Birthday Picture" is hung in the hall, and the lit red candles add to the festive atmosphere. The stories told in these photographs paint an emotionally rich and complex picture.
Lonely old ageAlthough he was a leader in Jin businessmen and was prominent and famous in the political arena, Kong Xiangxi was still troubled by loneliness in his later years. Watching other people's families share time together, the smiles of the children made him feel endless loneliness and loss. Kong Xiangxi's childless continuation of the incense undoubtedly exacerbated the pressure and pain of his later life, and regret and distress often accompanied him. Although the four children have experienced ups and downs in their lives, they have not been able to achieve the family happiness that he hoped would have for his children and grandchildren to be close to his knees.
However, just as Kong Xiangxi was in trouble, the light of hope quietly came. In 1964, Kong Lingjie's foreign wife was pleased with his son Kong Deji, a news that brought new vitality to Kong Xiangxi's life, and his promotion to the role of grandfather made him even more satisfied. Kong Deji's birth inspired Kong Xiangxi's determination to regain his strength, and made him feel anticipation and joy again in his old age.
Kong Xiangxi, one of the most important figures in the Republican period, became famous for his in-laws with Soong Ailing and Chiang Kai-shek. While he has made outstanding achievements in the political arena, he is also a leader in the industrial industry, involved in many fields, and built a business empire of the Republic of China. However, his path to wealth accumulation was not flawless, especially during the Anti-Japanese War, when he took advantage of the country's difficulties for personal gain and left a disgraceful mark on his career.
The focus of family lifeDespite his success in politics and business, the focus of his family life was on his four children. The eldest son, Kong Lingkan, was addicted to luxury and held many extravagant feasts, which were wasteful but no one inherited; The second daughter, Kong Lingwei, is strong and independent, but she never marries and has no queen. The eldest daughter, Kong Lingyi, is virtuous and dignified, but she has been infertile for many years and cannot continue the incense of the Kong family. Only the second son, Kong Lingjie, is fortunate to have children, but he is not confused when he enters the age of his father, and the number of children is quite limited.
The bloodline will be brokenIn 1967, Confucius's descendants, Kong Xiangxi, lamented the decline of the family, and compared it with the vigorous family, he couldn't help but sigh: "The Kong bloodline is like the sunset!" This sentence contains his deep anxiety and grief about the family legacy. Although Kong Xiangxi worked hard all his life, he failed to make the family prosperous, which is a pity.
Kong Xiangxi lived in seclusion in the United States in his later years, rarely participated in external affairs, and there are not many rare photographs, so his later life can only be glimpsed from the photo of his return to Taiwan Province after his 80th birthday. These historical photographs show the twilight of this prominent figure of the past, as well as his life course and historical imprints.