giants of the era

Chapter 303 Is so expensive that you won't believe it!
After receiving the loan funds from Li Zetian, Sprint was full of confidence and finally acquired GTE for US$40 billion before Christmas.

As soon as the news came out, the industry was shocked, and Sprint was able to compete with seven small Bell companies in the local phone business!

"From now on, Sprint can greatly develop Internet access services!"

In the CEO office of Sprint, Li Zetian said solemnly, "Although the data transmission speed provided by the Galaxy-Model is only 2400bit/s, it is enough for computer users, such as browsing BBS, sending emails, and playing MUD. games, exchange information, transfer files, etc.”

MUD games are a general term for text online games, and they are also the earliest online games. They have no graphics and are all composed of text and character paintings.

Right now, the internet speed is just like that, it can only drive text, graphics and video are stuck to death.

However, for the "earth turtles" who have never played online games, it is already very fun.

For this reason, Flamingo can not help but develop many MUD games, and they are all very popular.

Li Zetian sometimes goes shopping when he has nothing to do, but he still can't bear to let him play MUD games from the 2016s as a person from 80.

The CEO of Sprint quickly responded, "Okay, Mr. Li, I understand!"

"Hmm..." Li Zetian nodded, and then asked, "Has the submarine optical cable been successfully built?"

"Yes, it has been successfully built. Sprint is cooperating with Hong Kong Telephone Company to develop international long-distance telephone services and Internet network access services!"

The word "Internet" came out of Li Zetian's mouth, and then spread to Sprint, and then spread to the outside world, becoming the new name of the Internet.

A gleam of joy appeared on Li Zetian's face, very satisfied.Hong Kong will be connected to the Internet so soon, much earlier than in previous lives.

"After the construction of the Asian submarine optical cable is completed, I think it is time to build a submarine optical cable from the United States to Europe." Li Zetian said thoughtfully.

"Mr. Li, the submarine optical cable in Europe really needs to be built, but the company has just acquired GTE, and the funds are tight, maybe it should be postponed for a year!"

Li Zetian waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about the funds. I will inject capital into Sprint next year to start the project!"

After the dividend at the end of this year, Li Zetian can get a lot of money again. Due to the crazy depreciation of the US dollar, the money will shrink seriously if it is not spent.

The "Plaza Accord" is also fucked up!
Up to now, the dollar has depreciated by nearly 30%.

That is, the original $100 is only worth $70.

Depend on! ! !
However, Li Zetian still feels a little fortunate in his heart. He has invested a large amount of money in Japanese real estate, and now he has made a lot of money.Sell ​​the real estate in the future and exchange it for yen, and then exchange the yen for dollars, wow, that can definitely be exchanged for a lot of dollars!
Seeing that Li Zetian is so rich and powerful, the CEO of Sprint didn't say anything. Anyway, the construction of the submarine optical cable to Europe is beneficial to Sprint.

After Li Zetian finished explaining the matter, it was already noon, and Li Zetian ate something casually at a nearby restaurant.Dongfang Yuqin was not by his side, and went to discuss with Sandy Weir and Jamie Dimon about establishing an umbrella insurance company.

Establishing an insurance company requires an insurance license. If you don't have one, buying an insurance company is naturally the fastest way, and there is a ready market and talents.

……

On the morning of December 12, Dongfang Yuqin returned to Li Zetian's home and told him that the umbrella insurance company had been established.

Li Zetian inquired for a while, and said no more.

Of course, if the fat and water don’t flow to outsiders, Li Zetian will let the company under his name help employees buy insurance from the umbrella insurance company~~
In a blink of an eye, another year will pass.

In early January 1986, the company's annual financial statements were sent to Li Zetian.

Dongfang Yuqin sorted it out, listed a table in order of revenue, and handed it to Li Zetian.

[Company Name] [Revenue] [Profit] [Market Value] (Unit: USD [-] million)

1. Gene Technology 514 84 1010
2. Flamingo 271 46 560
3. Apple 222 54 530
4. Intel 174 34 402
5. Microsoft 168 40 452
6. Disney 154 28 210
……

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"The price has risen so fast!" Li Zetian couldn't help sighing after reading the form.

Dongfang Yuqin smiled slightly and joked, "Mr. Li, it's a good thing you bought the Forbes Group a few years ago! Otherwise, the publication of these data would scare the kids!"

Li Zetian couldn't help but also laughed: "Be low-key, show off your wealth and be envied by others!"

Indeed, since "Forbes" magazine announced his wealth for the first time, Li Zetian hated it so much that he decisively sent someone to acquire it. Every year after that, Li Zetian still occupied the position of the richest man in the world, but his assets rose very slowly. People thought Li Zetian was worth less than 2000 billion US dollars.As everyone knows, there are already 4500 billion US dollars! ! !

"Mr. Li, the umbrella company got 71.5 billion U.S. dollars in dividends."

Dongfang Yuqin reminded that she knew that the dollar had been depreciating, and Li Zetian would try to spend the money.

Li Zetian took a sip of the apple juice and frowned slightly.

"The money must be spent as soon as possible, otherwise it will depreciate. Alas, I am probably the richest man in the world who worries about how to spend his money!" Li Zetian laughed at himself.

Dongfang Yuqin covered her mouth and chuckled, she had never seen Li Zetian so troubled.

Li Zetian looked up at her and asked, "Dongfang Yuqin, what do you think I'm going to do with this money?"

"Mr. Li, it's easy to spend this money for business mergers and acquisitions!"

"Well, that's true! Thinking about it this way, I suddenly realized that the money might not be enough..." Li Zetian's eyes lit up, he thought for a while, and said, "Recently, I have acquired several German companies. I think German companies work hard. He is down-to-earth and attaches great importance to technology development, so he has a good impression of German companies!"

"Mr. Li, do you want to buy a German company?"

"Well, yes, such as SAP, Bosch, Siemens, Bayer, BASF, BMW..."

After listening to what Li Zetian said, Dongfang Yuqin's sexy mouth opened, almost enough to stuff an egg into it.

Fortunately, SAP has the same business as Oracle, but its current scale is not large, so it is relatively easy to acquire it. As for other companies, it is not easy to acquire any of them.

"Take it easy, anyway, they will belong to me sooner or later! I want to buy the earth and become No. 1 in history!" Li Zetian said jokingly, "Okay, just kidding! Use it to develop the Internet. However, the acquisition of SAP should not cost much, and you can send someone to communicate with SAP to see if they are willing to accept my investment as a shareholder!"

"Oh!"

Dongfang Yuqin gave Li Zetian a white look with her big eyes, walked to the side and made a phone call, arranging for someone to buy SAP.

Li Zetian stood up, stretched himself, walked to the window, and looked at the sky.In fact, Li Zetian was not joking just now, he really wanted to win these companies.Physical technology is the foundation, and the Internet is a bit virtual.

(End of this chapter)