Reinventing the Millennium.

Chapter 592 Conspiracy (Two in One)

Ten publishing houses jointly voiced their condemnation of the book price war launched by e-buy for destroying the good order of the industry.

Behind this statement is the emissary from Dangdang. Besides, whether the industry order has been disrupted... It seems that there is also a little bit of it. Because of the promotional efforts, the purchases of e-buy are suspected of colluding.

As for how much impact other offline channels really have, as far as the current ratio of online and offline revenue is concerned, it is a bit too much to say that it is unfounded, and it is very appropriate to use it innocuously.

The time of the two consecutive phone calls was very close. It is not clear whether the publishing house is targeting the competition these days or the joint statement of the publishing house. If it is the latter, the response is too fast, and someone may have called in advance.

"Mr. Shi, I will go to the capital the day after tomorrow, so you and I will go to the General Administration to meet the leader."

Fang Zhuo called someone first, and it was Shi Tao, the director who was still working at Amazon.

Later, he asked the secretary to reorganize the opinions discussed in the legal affairs. Regarding Dangdang's abuse of market dominance, um, because there is no "Anti-Monopoly Law", so this is to report to the "Price Law" and the "Anti-Unfair Competition Law". ", and the applicable terms consider "unfair price behavior", such as "colluding with each other, manipulating market prices, and harming the legitimate rights and interests of other operators or consumers."

Regardless of whether you can make such a judgment, at least you can have something to say when you interview.

In the end, Fang Zhuo contacted the executives of the book business group and asked them to contact the well-connected publishing house in Shencheng to make a statement. By the way, he also sent three or four representatives to the capital to attend the appointment of the superior department. talk.

Xiong Xiaoge in the office looked at Boss Fang's orderly arrangement, and couldn't help but ask, "Boss Fang, did you make preparations in advance?"

"Isn't it a little bit?" Fang Zhuo was turning his own brother's number in his mind, not planning to contact the old bear, and said with a smile, "Tell me, what will happen to the edition office? How to characterize this competition?"

Xiong Xiaoge thought about it for a while: "What can I do? The two of you are posting money for promotion by yourself. What's the big deal? Maybe it's because the public opinion of e-commerce is easy to ferment, so the publisher wants to talk to you."

The book offline market is a silent majority.

"The 1000 million US dollars may not be able to be spent anymore, even if it is spent, it cannot be spent against Dangdang like this." Fang Zhuo estimated, "If the edition office makes a move, there must be a result, otherwise it will not look good."

Xiong Xiaoge felt in his heart that this matter would not be so motivating, but that the amount of "opening bonus" was a little bit more. In the past two years, the competition of home appliance chains has also been fierce, and they did not welcome the higher-ups as quickly as Dangdang and Tesco. meddle.

He didn't continue to talk about this matter, believing that Fang could always solve it correctly.

"The ones you mentioned during the year..." Xiong Xiaoge is concerned about this now, since he wants to cooperate, he has to know something first.

Fang Zhuo glanced at the time, sat down again and made a pot of tea, frowned and said, "Considering the project cycle, those companies may not be easy to pay for now."

Xiong Xiaoge let out a "hmm", not only because of this factor, but also because the situation of paying the money last time made people feel uncomfortable.

He took a sip of tea uncomfortably, and continued to listen.

"Ice Core is progressing well now, and it is already on the eve of mass production and receiving orders, but in terms of how fast it develops, there is a big gap between us and the original SMIC." Fang Zhuo sighed, "The main reason is the lack of people. Come on, I really see a massive talent gap.”

It's not just the semiconductor industry, just look at the fact that Dangdang has been poaching people this year, and Qingzi is in a hurry.

"A few days ago, Mr. Qiu talked with me about this engineer. There is a great demand for ice cores, whether it is daily work or technology research and development." Fang Zhuo was a little helpless, "But the professional construction of domestic universities takes time, and the cultivation of talents It takes time, and I even set up scholarships in Shencheng Semiconductor-related majors with Yike's hands, but they couldn't form combat effectiveness immediately."

Xiong Xiaoge generally knew the situation, and said with a smile, "Let's dig."

Fang Zhuo nodded: "Yes, that's what I told Mr. Qiu. A talent is like water in a sponge. Squeezing it may not be enough, but it can relieve it to some extent."

Xiong Xiaoge felt that Boss Fang couldn't hear the sarcasm, or he was laughing at himself.

He lit a cigarette and suggested, "Let's talk about business, let me hear what kind of bad water is in your belly."

Fang Zhuo resigned himself, and said nonchalantly: "Ice Core still needs money to develop. I thought about it. The clothes are not as good as the newcomers. They have already understood the ice core, and it is better to communicate with each other."

When he said this, he asked: "Old Xiong, now I will give you IDG a chance to withdraw your shares and leave with the money, are you willing?"

Xiong Xiaoge's heart moved, and he pondered for a moment: "I voted all the way. IDG has a certain scale and can be patient."

At the beginning, due to changes in SMIC, the future of the money just invested was uncertain. One of Fang Zhuo's measures to stabilize people's hearts was to agree on an exit mechanism and sign a VAM agreement, so that several companies could have the most basic income.

Five years, 50%.

You can choose to quit or continue to wait for listing when it expires.

Seeing that it has been a year and a half, Ice Core is actually making good progress. It has completed the equipment procurement and technology introduction. It has invited Hu Zhengming, a technical master, and has successfully overcome the risk of mass production. The formal operation is about to begin.

The money invested by Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, IDG, and DCM has increased in value to a certain extent.

In this case, from Xiong Xiaoge's point of view, he neither wants to spend any more money, nor does he want to let go of opportunities that may bring greater benefits. The money has already gone through the process and invested, so let's just let it go.

"I believe they think so too, and the money cannot be paid at 50% for early redemption and withdrawal," Fang Zhuo said.

Xiong Xiaoge couldn't help but sneered: "Then what do you want to do? Do you really think that everyone is doing charity? No matter what you say, if you don't pay, what can you do?"

He'd like to hear what bullshit he can do.

"Purchasing equipment is not an easy task. We exhausted all means to obtain the license. It is also the second fab with a license in the mainland. The US side will review the situation from time to time." Fang Zhuo suddenly mentioned the previous work.

Xiong Xiaoge frowned and said, "Well, what then?"

"Semiconductor is too difficult, I don't want to do it anymore." Fang Zhuo said.

"Using your withdrawal to force people to submit? Do you really think they have suffered a lot and haven't guarded against it?" Xiong Xiaoge asked.

"It's not that I quit to force people to submit. It's that Shencheng's state-owned assets intend to buy my ice core shares at a good price. Or, Luzhou state-owned assets are also fine, anyway, they are state-owned assets." Fang Zhuo corrected his remarks.

Xiong Xiaoge was stunned.

For a moment, he linked this statement with the equipment purchase license Mr. Fang mentioned just now.

Why can't domestic fabs before SMIC and Ice Core buy good equipment and technology?
It is precisely because the state-owned assets are too heavy. When it comes to SMIC and Bingxin, the shareholders have many world-renowned investment institutions. Without this layer, it is absolutely impossible to obtain permission.

Once the largest shareholder of Ice Core changes to state-owned assets, what will the prospects of this fab be like?

Likely to repeat the same mistakes.

One more thing, once such a thing happens, can the help of the ice core be pinched together?
Xiong Xiaoge knows that Mr. Fang doesn't understand technology, but he understands business. Are good friends like Changhong, Meiling, and Konka Bing Xin's good friends or Mr. Fang's good friends?
This time point in the middle of the year is also very particular. Once the ice core has expanded production and has a stable production capacity, how can there be a good appreciation of the shares in hand, but this is just about to be mass-produced or has just been mass-produced. What consequences will the sudden change cause?
No one can tell.

The issue of trust here also involves differences in ingredients.

Xiong Xiaoge substituted himself as the investor, ah no, he was really the investor!
His hands were shaking with anger.

"Disgusting! Disgusting! Disgusting! Bah, it's so disgusting!" Xiong Xiaoge scolded Fang Zhuo angrily.

Fang Zhuo looked at the old bear strangely: "Hey, we are in the same group."

You old bear is sitting in my office, drinking my tea, plotting my plan, why suddenly you are so lofty.

Xiong Xiaoge adjusted his mood and exhaled: "Mr. Fang, for a person like you, I really want to splash this cup of tea on your face!"

Fang Zhuozai looked at the old bear carefully, and asked, "Will you vote for IDG after you pour the tea?"

Xiong Xiaoge closed his eyes, don't expect Boss Fang to feel ashamed.

He opened his eyes and sighed: "Boss Fang, why bother dragging me into the water? Why don't you tell me, if you act like this, I, IDG, may be forced to submit."

"Because I regard you as a friend." Fang Zhuo said sincerely, "Old Xiong, do we still need to talk to each other in recent years?"

Xiong Xiaoge replied soberly, "Speak."

He put the teacup heavily on the table: "Boss Fang, don't do this, I'm afraid."

"Okay." Fang Zhuo shrugged, "Anyway, I regard you, Old Bear, as a friend. The employer still needs someone of its own."

This is why you are looking for me!

For some reason, Xiong Xiaoge thought of Shenxin Kechuang Wang Fengyi who used to sit next to Mr. Fang.

He shook his head and said sincerely: "President Fang, Bing Xin's future is tied to him, so don't really quit."

Fang Zhuo smiled and said, "How is it possible? Old Xiong, you are worrying too much."

Xiong Xiaoge let out a "hum", now he just felt that nothing was safe.

The inconsistency is that Mr. Fang's false pretenses came true, and then he really took the money from the state-owned assets and left quickly.

"Old Xiong, don't think too much." Fang Zhuo looked at his old friend's expression and said with a smile, "Finding money to raise money is just a means, Bing Xin has no shape, I can't quit, I'm still waiting to talk to Taiwan. Remembered it."

Xiong Xiaoge said coldly, "Are we the ones who are not worthy of being the richest man?"

"Old Xiong, I don't like it when you say that." Fang Zhuo tapped his fingers on the table, "You are the wings of Ice Core. Once Ice Core really takes off one day, others will forget it. I will engrave it on the gate of our factory."

Xiong Xiaoge was too lazy to talk poorly: "Okay, it's a deal."

"Okay, it's a deal. Let's say that first, and we will adapt to the situation when the time comes." Fang Zhuo nodded.

Xiong Xiaoge: "..."

This is not a final word.

He didn't give up, he was silent for a while, and said: "Mr. Fang, I don't want to talk about your behavior style. I just want to say one thing. If it weren't for the fact that domestic semiconductors are really not easy, I would not help you anyway. "

Fang Zhuo said understandingly: "Okay, what do you want to eat tonight? I asked someone to find a chef for today's restaurant."

"Go to a good bar, if I don't drink some wine, I will feel bad." Xiong Xiaoge pointed at Sang and scolded Huai.

"No problem. After hearing what you said, Old Xiong, I suddenly became enlightened. No wonder I always have a conscience. It's because I often drink good wine and make up for it." Fang Zhuo laughed.

Xiong Xiaoge wondered, "For someone like you, why would Li Guoqing hire you?"

"Our e-buy is really a challenger. In two or three years, Dangdang will definitely have no problem in this market." Fang Zhuo shrugged, "Mr. Xiong, be sober, this competition will not be determined by what I do. Only by persistently bringing benefits to consumers can we win in this market.”

Xiong Xiaoge thinks this is very Bezos.

That night, the news from the publishing house and the publishing house spread, but it did not affect the banquet and entertainment that e-buy hosted for investors. Everyone ate, drank and chatted very happily. Yan Honglin and Ning Junxia hit it off right away.

And Xiong Xiaoge was very happy for some reason, and finally drank until he was drunk.

When the dinner was over, Xiong Xiaoge was supported by the vice president of his own IDG into the car, and suddenly put his hand on the rear door, looked in the direction of Hang Lung 23, and said indignantly: "Who can make ice cores? Only the fuck Fang Zhuo!"

"Mr. Xiong, Mr. Xiong, you drank too much, let's go back." The vice president carefully sent the president to the car.

Xiong Xiaoge grabbed the car door and stuck his neck: "I didn't drink too much! Why do you say I drank too much!"

The vice president said: "You insist on telling what everyone knows. Isn't that because you drank too much?"

Xiong Xiaoge sat in the car in a state of confusion, hiccup, I really drank too much.

The car drove away.

However, Fang Zhuo, who also drank, remained sober. He even called Shi Tao and others to discuss the impact of what happened during the day.

There is still one day tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow we will meet and have an appointment.

Fang Zhuo plans to take the flight tomorrow night, and he will contact Zheng Danrui Zheng Ge during the day. If he has nothing convenient, he has to consider the line due to the ice core.

Can not, can not do without.

The interview with the Publication Administration is very likely to bring the fierce competition between the two companies to an end, but after the temporary fierce competition fades away, long-term competition is an inevitable development.

Fang Zhuo does not intend to take back the tens of millions of budget of the book business group. Judging from the situation these days, the book business has performed very well in brand promotion.

However, after fighting against Dangdang's Xiaoxiao, e-buy should still focus on the overall publicity and 3C products.

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PS: A few years later, a new employee of Bingxin joined the company. He curiously asked his senior: "Why is the name of Xiong Xiaoge engraved on the gate of our factory?"

The senior replied: "I don't know either. Many people are curious, and people ask it every year. I have the honor to ask Mr. Fang this question in person."

"President Fang smiled and said to me, this is a secret."

The senior walked a few steps and added: "Oh yes, some people have asked Mr. Xiong, but they don't know what's going on. He keeps it secret."

"There are a lot of similar mysteries in our ice core, and what about ASML, anyway, just listen to it as gossip, don't take it too seriously."

(End of this chapter)