Reaching for the stars with one hand

Chapter 173 The Hertz Controversy 5
Xiaowei left Hertz, he really wanted to see Gao Ping.

Gao Ping used his means to steal his business. He thought it was something worth celebrating and wanted to chat with Gao Ping.

It's a pity that Gao Ping has left the city of Si, and came to Phoenix, the desert city where you can also see huge cacti.

He first called a group of vice presidents of the company, then he called his family members, and finally, he called Zhang Yong.

"Mr. Gao, how is your situation?"

Gao Ping laughed on the phone, "I guess Xiaowei is looking for me, but unfortunately, I really don't have time to wait for him, and there are too many things to deal with. I have never been a person who likes to be angry and vindictive. But this is still I was actually very happy when I punched Xiaowei. If the time was not tight, I would really like to see Xiaowei's face..."

"I have two gains this time. First, even if Hertz wants to sell the high-precision department, it will not be too fast. We have time to deal with all related matters. Second, in the communication with Hertz, Zhonghe has already obtained Absolutely leading, I have bound all their businesses. We are the agent of their boards, and we are the exclusive cooperation in precision agriculture. Even if they sell publicly in the future, we must be the first choice.”

"Congratulations, President Gao. Is there anything I can do?"

"There is indeed something that needs your help. I will not return to China for the time being, and will stay in the United States for a while. I'm not sure how long it will take, but it may take a few months."

"What are you going to do?"

"Transnational acquisitions are not that simple. Our understanding of American laws and business regulations is very superficial. I need to organize a professional legal team in the United States. Also, we may need the intervention of overseas capital. I will stay in America takes care of these things."

"You should keep Holden's phone number. You can continue to deal with him. He is a profiteer, very treacherous, but he can be regarded as my friend."

"Okay," Gao Ping was very happy, "Horton's ability is unquestionable. I am very satisfied with what happened last time. He helped the best."

"However, Mr. Gao. Aren't you afraid of doing useless work? In the future, if our conclusion is not to buy, or Hertz changes its mind and doesn't sell it, your layout may be useless. I believe that the cost will not be too low."

Gao Ping said without hesitation: "If you really want to go international, you have to pay a price. Even if this acquisition fails, Zhonghe still needs such an international legal team. I think clearly, there is no problem with this matter."

Zhang Yong nodded secretly, "President Gao's courage and vision are admirable."

"I've heard a lot of compliments, but this is the first time I've heard a sermon from you. My suggestion, you should say such things less and do more useful things."

"You're right, what do you want me to do?"

"I just had a conversation with the company's top management. Hertz products need to be digested as soon as possible, and several departments are moving quickly. There is also the most popular driving school intelligent driving test system. I have also arranged a research and development team and a sales team. Simultaneous docking. Hertz’s products are formed, and the system integration part is modeled on the system made by Mr. Peng. We will have what the compass has soon.…”

"In terms of product and technology, you have experience. If we need help, I will let them contact you. But this is not your most important thing..."

Gao Ping suddenly changed the subject: "Zhang Yong, did you provide Huatai Dongfang Shangda's handheld RTK?"

Zhang Yong smiled wryly: "You should say that I used to provide it. But it's not my technology, it's Mag's ODM, but I made a transformation and redesign. It's a pity, no matter for Mag or me, this It's a good business. But it can't match the strength of SKydon."

"Zhang Yong, there is no wasted energy in the world. All your experiences are beneficial to you. Now Hertz also has a similar GNSS tablet. I talked to him about ODM cooperation with China, and they agreed. You have Mag The basis of the product, I now ask you to help me with this matter. The same approach, Hertz's technology, to make a satellite navigation tablet product for GIS collection. I think your team will have an advantage over Zhonghe. May I?"

Zhang Yong didn't evade, but he didn't show too much emotion, "Since it's the same thing, even if it's difficult, I can handle it, no problem. It's just that I didn't expect that I would be able to do such a thing once I left Mag. I Need to see your agreement with Hertz to make sure everything is legal."

"Yes, the relevant parts of the agreement can be sent to you soon. But you are too careful, I am not as capable as you, if it is not legal, how can I get the technical information. You handle it, I will arrange Mr. Huang of our Shanghai company is in charge of this matter, and I have already told him that if you have something to do, you can contact him."

"One more thing, Mr. Gao. What I do for Mag is free, but the boss and I have a legal settlement method. How can Zhonghe pay me for this matter."

Gao Ping laughed out loud, "As expected of the people Xiaowei took over, they can do things, but they must not suffer. No problem, you can communicate with Mr. Huang, Zhonghe may be more generous than Mag's French."

"Okay, let's hang up if we have nothing else to do. There are really a lot of things to do."

"Okay, see you back home. Also, I'm preparing for the acquisition of Hertz, but I hope to hear further confirmation from you and your brother."

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A week later, Gao Ping flew to San Francisco, and then drove to Holden Business by himself.

Horton spoke and behaved decently, "Mr. Gao, thank you for your generosity last time. It's an honor to finally meet you in person. Horton Business is looking forward to cooperating with a powerful company like you..."

"I can help you connect the team and overseas funds you need. This is the easiest thing for us. …"

"But there is one thing I need to make clear to you."

"Please speak, Mr. Huo."

Holden looked serious without any embarrassment, "Mr. Gao, my surname is Li, you can call me Holden directly."

"Oh, sorry, please."

"If your future goal is Hertz, there is something I must tell you. I have been to Hertz and talked to Anderson. But there has been no intersection for a few months. I don't know if your side will continue, so I Signed a short-term consultancy agreement with Anderson, who asked me to find suitable buyers in the Chinese market.  …”

"Because there is this agreement first, so if it involves the domestic part and the content related to this agreement, I will not be able to tell you."

Gao Ping smiled slightly, "What I want you to connect with is the overseas part. It seems that there is no conflict between you and Hertz continuing your domestic service."

"It's like this," Holden pointed to the calendar on the computer, "The agreement between me and Anderson didn't have any special results. In 37 days, it will officially expire. If you need it at that time, I will Confid to you the relevant information about China’s intention to acquire Hertz. It’s only 37 days, not too long. And Anderson and I didn’t sign any confidentiality period, so what I did was legal.”

"Well, Horton, I suddenly feel that our cooperation can be expanded. How about we sign another contract for the investigation of Hertz's domestic acquisition intentions? You decide the amount, and we can pay at any time."

"Mr. Gao is really happy, this is the best. In this way, after 37 days, I can tell you that besides Big Dipper, there is also Shangda who intends to acquire Hertz."

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A few months later, Gao Ping still stayed in the United States and did not return.

The director of the operation department of a transportation bureau in a northern city, several technicians, and several driving school principals gathered in a conference room.Li Mei, the sales director of Zhonghe, is introducing their intelligent test system and intelligent training system.

"Through the position and direction of the dual antennas, we can accurately determine the position and attitude of the car. This is a visual interface with a built-in map of the test ground and training ground. Without any professional knowledge, we can clearly see the driver's precise The driving trajectory, combined with the use of sensors, constitutes a very complete system.  …”

"Leaders, do you have any other concerns?"

The director waved his hand and asked Li Mei to sit down, "Thank you, Mr. Li. Everyone," he looked at everyone, "Do you have any questions or comments, do you need to communicate with Zhonghe's engineers?"

Everyone looked at each other, but no one spoke, and the director was obviously a little unhappy, "What? It's almost popularized in Central China, can't we even ask questions here?"

Finally one of the principals raised his hand, "Leader, which one is this that you introduced to us? It's not that we don't have any problems, but we have already asked the questions before. I also checked, and the plans of each school are similar. After all, it’s all these things. Put a receiver in the car, put two antennas on the roof, and then map the car and map the field. Isn’t that how it is...”

"The first two have already been tested in Jinghai Driving School, and the results are similar. The following ones will also be tested? Although I don't understand, I can't say much, but I guess the effect should be similar..."

"Since everyone is similar, the leader, don't ask us any more. You can talk to them about the price and service, and then you can make a decision. If you think... Mr. Li, Mr. Li and the others If this system is good, you can decide for them.”

The director's anger rose, "Stop it, when will this place become a place of one word. When it's time to make the decision, of course I will make the decision. But do you really have any opinions?"

The meeting room fell silent again.

The director sighed helplessly, and turned to Li Mei again.

"Mr. Li, you have also seen the current situation. If this is the case in the end, in the end, only a few of you can bid and everyone will fight for the price. This is definitely not what you want to see. So, let me ask a question, just one question."

"Director, tell me."

"What's the difference between your system and the others? What's special about you that others can't do."

"Yes, yes," someone immediately agreed, "Mr. Li, you can just talk about this. We have heard the whole system too many times."

A smug smile quietly appeared on the corner of Li Mei's mouth, and she said in her heart: "Zhang Yong, you are really there, and you guessed it right."

"Director, your question is great. We do have some differences from others."

Everyone cheered up, refocused their energy, and looked at Li Mei seriously.

"Everyone just paid attention to the installation part and software part on the car, so I feel that every one looks similar. But please pay attention to a few parts......."

"Do other companies need a base station to provide differential signals, and there are transmitting stations and receiving stations for data communication. Don't you think it is troublesome to set up a base station every time?"

One person raised his hand, "Mr. Li, a company I came to before said that there is no need to set up a station every time. You can fix a base station on the roof of the driving school to provide long-term services."

Li Mei smiled and shook her head, "Change the soup but not the medicine. Fixing it is also setting up a station, and fixing the roof requires infrastructure costs and power supply problems. A high-power transmitting station consumes a lot of power."

"I'm sorry, Mr. Li, I didn't understand. What you mean is that Zhonghe's system doesn't need a base station? Of course it's a good thing. However, I know a little about GNSS principles. Of course, compared with you professionals, The level must be much lower, please forgive me if I am wrong. Without a base station, how can you make a difference? Don’t tell me, your single-point accuracy can be satisfied.” This time it was a technician from the operation department .

"You are very professional, of course we do differential, but we don't need to set up base stations ourselves. This not only increases the user's cost, but also complicates the whole system. Our differential signal is built into the receiver, and it comes from the sky."

"Mr. Li, please explain a little more clearly."

Li Mei looked at everyone and smiled convincingly, "Have you heard of Zhongxun's services? Zhonghe is the first GNSS system in China with built-in Zhonghe service. We don't need a base station, and in any place, It can work normally. This is the location-based service that leads the latest concept in the world, and it comes from the Internet company.”

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Li Mei made a very successful promotion in the traffic management bureau, and it was also at this time that everyone heard the name Zhongxun for the first time.

However, the coverage of Zhongxun is not as powerful as Li Mei said. The so-called work in any place is just a vision.

To cover most of China's economic regions, tens of thousands of stations are probably needed, but today's Zhongxun only has a few hundred stations.But fortunately, there happened to be a few stations near the driving school in the suburbs of Beijing, which could provide services to Li Mei's system.

And Zhongxun's hundreds of base stations came from receivers designed by Zhang Yong himself, which Tang Liwei thought were ugly.

This is the secret that Mr. Zhao can't guess, and it's also a design that Tang Liwei doesn't understand.It is a simple hardware system, but coupled with powerful, well-designed, and friendly network software, it immediately forms a powerful system.

And the system of these hundreds of stations is enough to prove that Zhongxun's idea is feasible, and it does represent the future direction.

At the same time, the existing system also proves Liu Yining's ability to investors, not only the concept and technological ability, but also proves that Zhongxun has the ability to handle hardware.The accounts of Zhongxun clearly reflect the cost of the whole set of hardware.This is not a patchwork of two systems, but hundreds of base stations that can operate continuously. In front of this fact, Liu Yining doesn't need to explain too much.

The only dispute between Liu Yining and Zhang Yong was the base station antenna system.

In all his previous projects, it was NASA's choke coil antenna.There is no particular reason, because all the reference station network systems he has seen, whether it is the station built by Zhang Yong in the special zone, the stations built by SKydon in the whole country, and the thousands of equipment purchased by the engineering center, are all antennas of this kind.

A choke coil antenna costs more than RMB 2, which has exceeded the sum of all other expenses for each station.

"Zhang Yong, I need a domestic antenna, or not. It must be a low-cost antenna. Otherwise, Zhongxun will not be able to continue."

"Believe me," Zhang Yong said seriously, "we don't need choke coil antennas at all."

(End of this chapter)