Chiang's father contracted a serious illness and suddenly the 11 year old boy had to shoulder the responsibility of providing for his family. Carving seals and copying books in calligraphic script, the young Chiang was able to eke out a meager living.
先是父親重病，家中事業亦陸續停頓，一家人的生活，竟全靠他為人刻印、刻碑、抄書來維持。