Reborn in 2011, 985 missing from two copies

Chapter 282 Hello, 2012! Strategy press conference!

Baidu Maps, which has 1700 million users, can be sold for million.

But Baidu Maps with 700 million users can only sell for to million!
"Mr. Qu, think about it carefully."

"Thank you, Mr. Ye, for your honesty."

Qu Xin left Tencent with a sullen face. The wind outside was very cold, and his heart was even colder.

Join forces with Xingyi Technology to block Baidu Maps, kill Baidu Maps, and annex Baidu Maps!

This is Tencent’s plan!

There is no possibility of peace talks or authorization of Baidu’s underlying map!
There is no point in talking about it again.

A lion never wants to be friends with an injured tiger, let alone help the tiger heal its injuries, or even let the tiger go. On the contrary, it just wants to eat the tiger!

The same is true for the current relationship between Tencent and Baidu Maps.

If Tencent buys more and directly becomes the largest shareholder, Siwei Group will not agree at all.

Back at the hotel, Qu Xin immediately called Li Yan: "Chairman, the conversation is over."

Why did Tencent only buy 10% of the shares?
It is because Siwei Group, the largest shareholder of NavInfo, holds 12.58% of the shares.

Deeply insulting!
"What a good Chairman Ma, he just doesn't give authorization and threatens to annex Baidu Maps! Arrogant, really arrogant!"

Therefore, there are currently three major factions, Baidu, Tencent, and Alibaba.

Therefore, Tencent was only given 10% of the shares, but priority was agreed upon.

Baidu's net profit in 2011 was only 66 billion yuan, which was more than one-tenth of 7 million yuan!
Qu Xin continued to persuade: "Chairman, it's okay to sell the Baidu map business to cash out now. Our technology is still there. Once we start building our own underlying map, we can make a new Baidu map at any time!"

Currently, only Tencent can acquire Baidu Maps!
Nothing more!

Even if they sell stocks and raise funds again, they must first ask Tencent. Baidu has no chance at all.

"What's the result?" Li Yan became nervous. He was lying if he said he didn't expect it, but he also knew that there was a high probability that it would not get better.

Tencent holds 10% of the shares and is the second largest shareholder.

In the past life, there were four major Internet factions: Baidu, Tencent, Alibaba, and Toutiao (ByteDance).

"This..." Qu Xin was silent for a long time and said: "Chairman, Baidu Maps is not sold to Tencent, and no other customers have bought it."

"This..." Li Yan was silent.

It can be said that Baidu Maps can only sell itself to Tencent at the moment.

"Okay, Baidu Maps can be sold." Li Yan breathed a sigh of relief: "But it cannot be sold to Tencent! This is the bottom line!"

At the very least, all Tencent-based companies will use NavInfo’s new underlying maps in the future.

However, Xingyi Technology has a more perfect Amap navigation than Baidu, and there is no need for Baidu Maps at all.

Similar to Qu Xin's reaction, Li Yan was furious: "If you don't sell it, you can't sell it!"

Besides, 7 million is not a small amount of money!
Instead of waiting for Baidu Map users to disappear and become worthless, it is better to sell it now and exchange it for money!
With this money, Baidu can integrate resources to develop other businesses!
Even Baidu would not take 700 million and take it seriously.

Toutiao will not be established until March next year.

And these are all available on Baidu Maps!

As for bypassing Tencent and investing in NavInfo... this is unrealistic.

Li Yan's mouth twitched: "..."

Qu Xin sighed: "Chairman, there is no way. Without the underlying map data, Baidu Map is just an empty shelf and cannot be used at all. Now Baidu Map has lost 300 million users. If this continues, there will be fewer users and it will be worthless. Still It’s better to take advantage of the current number of users and sell it at a high price. With this money, we can also develop other businesses!”

What’s more, the current Internet, like that of later generations, is divided into factions.

Stopping losses in time is also a great wisdom.

And although Tencent is the second largest shareholder, it has absolute say.

The current Baidu Map is only an upper-layer application. If you buy Baidu Map, you still need the underlying map data.

With the support of Tencent, NavInfo can develop better and will not offend Tencent for the sake of Baidu.

"The result was not good. Tencent refused to authorize and proposed to acquire Baidu's map business for 7 million!"

Moreover, Tencent’s investment in NavInfo has underlying map data, but Tencent’s upper-layer map application soso is not powerful. It still lacks users and high-quality upper-layer applications!

Feeling insulted!

Currently, NavInfo's largest shareholder is Siwei Group, holding 12.58% of the shares.

NavInfo has newly introduced Tencent Capital and fully joined the Tencent family, which has many benefits.

But he had to admit that Qu Xin was right.

It can be said that Baidu has no choice.

And Tencent also needs users and upper-level applications of Baidu Maps to compete with Amap!
Li Yan thought about this clearly, took a deep breath, and closed his eyes:
"You can sell it, but there are two conditions. First, 7 million is not enough, we need 10 billion."

As for the underlying map data, it still depends on Amap and NavInfo, that is, Xingyi Technology and Tencent have the final say!

There are still more than 40% of the shares in the circulation market, and the remaining major shareholders only have a few points.

The simplest thing is, once there is a conflict between Tencent and Siwei Group, will those small shareholders support the giant Tencent or Siwei Group?
It must be Tencent, everyone knows how to hold on to others.

"Second, after annexing Baidu Maps, Tencent Maps must give Baidu a permanent license so that Baidu can also develop O2O and other businesses!"

Qu Xin's eyes lit up: "Wonderful, in this way, we can use Tencent Maps to do O2O, and even develop AI driverless cars. At the same time, we will acquire companies with Class A surveying and mapping qualifications, lay out our own underlying map business, and wait for Baidu's underlying After the map is made, a new Baidu map will be launched to completely replace Tencent map!”

"Yes, that's the strategy." The corners of Li Yan's mouth rose: "Penguin is trying to steal the money from the bottom of the cauldron and take advantage of it, so I will build the plank road openly and infiltrate the warehouse secretly!"

Both sides have revealed their cards, and they are mainly engaged in a conspiracy!
"Chairman Yingming, I will go to Tencent to have another discussion!"

With that said, Qu Xin came to Tencent headquarters again.

Seeing Qu Xin leave and come back, Ye Yu was in a good mood: "Mr. Qu, have you changed your mind?"

Qu Xin sighed: "I just discussed with Director Li. In principle, Baidu Maps can be sold to Tencent, but it will cost one billion, and Baidu must be licensed permanently. Of course, Baidu will pay the licensing fee!"

"This..." Ye Yu was silent, the other party's conditions were too high.

One billion is not a big problem, it is still in Chairman Ma’s plan.

But permanent authorization is a bit overwhelming.

"What? Tencent can't even agree to such a simple condition?" Qu Xin asked coldly.

"No, I can fight for the funding issue. But for the permanent authorization, I..."

Seeing Ye Yu's tangled look, Qu Xin snorted coldly:
"This is Director Li's bottom line and Baidu's bottom line. If you can accept it, then sell it. With Baidu Maps and the integration of SOSO and NavInfo's new underlying maps, Tencent Maps has a bright future. If you can't accept it, forget it. Baidu is considering selling to Xingyi Technology. Xingyi Technology has already acquired AutoNavi. Once it acquires Baidu, it will completely monopolize the navigation market!”

Threat, naked threat!
Sure enough, Ye Yu's expression changed drastically and he said quickly: "Mr. Qu, don't worry, this is a big matter. Give me some time. We have to hold a board meeting to discuss it."

"Okay, I'll wait for your results!"

Qu Xin said as he left Tencent headquarters.

Ye Yu immediately approached Chairman Ma: "Chairman, Baidu is willing to sell, but it requires one billion and a permanent license. Of course, Baidu will pay the license fee."

"Permanent authorization?" Ma Dong's face turned cold: "This is not a question of money, but a question of strategic layout! Once Tencent Map is authorized to Baidu, Baidu can continue to do O2O, e-commerce, and grab Tencent's It’s a market!”

"The man named Li is such a shrewd calculation!"

Ye Yu also sighed: "And they threatened to sell it to Xingyi Technology if we don't agree!"

Xiao Ma's face changed drastically: "With Amap, Xingyi Technology will be completely invincible if it annexes Baidu Maps. Tencent Maps will be finished by then and cannot be beaten at all. Baidu Maps must not be allowed to sell itself to Xingyi Technology."

"Yes, this is Li Yan's conspiracy! Threaten us!"

Brother Ma took a deep breath and felt a little aggrieved: "Fuck! Thief Li is still a thief, he is really good at scheming. In such a desperate situation, he still managed to kill me. I had to give in at the crucial point! Ridiculous, How outrageous!”

This is the current situation. In order to prevent Baidu Maps from selling itself to Xingyi Technology and monopolizing the market, Tencent must acquire Baidu Maps.

If Tencent wants to win Baidu Maps, it must accept a harsh treaty of permanent authorization.

"I'm so good at playing bad cards, Li Yan, you're so good!"

"Made!"

Brother Ma was so angry that his original good mood of annexing Baidu Maps was gone.

Now it's like eating a plump fish and getting a fish bone stuck in the throat!
However, Xiao Ma is not someone who compromises easily:

"Ye Yu, don't rush to settle this matter. You can continue to talk to Baidu. One billion is no problem, and authorization is okay, but it can't be permanent, up to three years!"

Ye Yu's eyes lit up, and he instantly understood what Brother Ma meant: "With three years of authorization, Baidu does not have map guarantees in the future, so it does not dare to launch O2O efforts."

"Yes, that's what it means."

Subsequently, the two sides started a new round of negotiations again.

"What? Only authorized for three years? That won't work, at least six years!" Qu Xin said coldly.

In three years, Baidu was unable to build its own underlying map.

But six years is almost enough.

By then, it won’t matter if Tencent cuts off the authorization for the seventh year, Baidu will start building its own underlying map.

"Six years? Too many!" Ye Yu retorted decisively, thinking to himself:

"Baidu wants to build plank roads openly and cross Chencang secretly. After six years of authorization, they can make their own bottom-level map! Isn't the ban in vain?"

On this issue, the two sides communicated for an entire afternoon, but there was still no result.

Baidu didn't want to back down, and Tencent didn't want to grant a six-year license, so the negotiations were in a stalemate.

Xingyi Technology.

Jian Ziyan approached Wang Yi: "Chairman, Tencent and Baidu are negotiating to acquire Baidu Maps, and they seem to be in a stalemate."

Wang Yi asked Jian Ziyan to arrange for people to keep an eye on the actions of Tencent and Baidu, and Jian Ziyan always kept it in mind.

Wang Yi thought for a moment: "Tencent's acquisition of Baidu Maps is to integrate resources and fight against Amap!"

"Yeah, what should we do? Should we take action in advance and win the Baidu map?" Jian Ziyan asked.

Wang Yi thought for a while: "No, let's give them a critical blow at the official New Year's Day Water Cube press conference. By the way, let's release the news and say that Amap has made big moves!"

"Okay, Chairman!"

Maps cost a lot of money but generate little revenue. They are mainly of strategic significance and do not require many opponents at all.

Wang Yi is ready to smash the plate, and every one of them will be killed!
As for the method of smashing the plate, it is also simple.

Originally, Wang Yi planned to officially announce free navigation, but this is a bit radical at the moment, and the development of Xingyi Technology is currently short of money.

So Wang Yi launched a new strategy: launch a lifetime membership for a limited time, and enjoy permanent free navigation for 200 yuan!
Download and register to chat, and you will get 100 yuan back after using it for half a month!
Equivalent to 100 yuan, enjoy Amap navigation for free forever!

Nowadays, navigation fees are charged. Amap’s monthly subscription is 108 yuan, Baidu’s monthly subscription is yuan, and Kaili’s monthly subscription is yuan!
Amap Navigation is the best navigation, and it also provides free navigation for 100 yuan forever. Compared with other merchants, it’s almost like giving it away for free!
In this way, it is bound to capture a large number of users in a short period of time and increase Wang Yi's income.

Coupled with cashback activities, it can greatly increase the number of users who can chat!

At least tens of millions of AutoNavi users will choose to download and use Chat for the sake of 100 cashback!

Once you use it for more than thirty days, you will become completely accustomed to using Changliao and recommend it to your relatives and friends.

What's more, after Wang Yi's acquisition, AutoNavi added some new updates and fully upgraded it in accordance with Wang Yi's requirements, making it far ahead of Baidu Maps.

In this way, both AutoNavi and Changchao will see a surge in users, and Wang Yi will also be able to make a lot of money.

Baidu Maps and Tencent Maps are very sad.

Not only is the map business a tragedy, even WeChat has to be stolen by Changchao!

Since the war with WeChat is inevitable, Wang Yi chose to take the initiative!

Soon, a piece of news shocked the entire Internet:

[Xingyi Technology’s New Year’s Day strategic conference will be held at the Water Cube! 】

[There will be big changes on the Gaode map! 】Looking at this scene, Xiao Ma fell into deep thought:
"What is Wang Yi going to do? Is it possible that Gaode will lower the price to 30 yuan and work for Baidu?"

"If this is the case, then if we acquire Baidu Maps and launch a new Tencent Map, we will have to reduce the price accordingly!"

"Just messing around!"

Then he called Ye Yu: "Put off the negotiation with Baidu until after New Year's Day, and then wait and see what Gaode will do."

"Okay!" Ye Yu responded.

Originally, the two parties were almost in talks, and finally agreed on a five-year licensing agreement, and were preparing to sign a contract.

But now, everything will be decided after Wang Yi plays his cards.

In this regard, Qu Xin was helpless and could only sigh: "I feel like I'm going to be led by Wang Yi again!"

As soon as the news of the press conference came out, the entire network was looking forward to Xingyi Technology's New Year's Day press conference.

But Wang Yi ignored this and came to Xingyi Media instead.

Ye Changpeng smiled and said: "Chairman, Xingyi Video has been developing very well recently. Currently, the number of Android users has exceeded 2000 million, and the number of PC users has also exceeded 1500 million. The total number of users has exceeded 3500 million!"

Xingyi Video gives you membership upon signing in, which has really attracted a lot of users.

These days, free is the best thing!
"It's a pity that it was blocked by Baidu, otherwise the PC version would probably have exceeded 20 million users!" Ye Changpeng said with emotion.

Baidu's ban has had a huge impact on the spread of Xingyi Video.

But Wang Yi didn't care: "It's okay, the Xingyi Video App for PC and IOS is ready and will be released on New Year's Day!"

"This is great. Once the PC and iOS apps are released, Baidu's ban will be meaningless." Ye Changpeng said with a smile: "And next month we will have two blockbuster new dramas "Cliff" and "Cliff". "Northern Ireland" will definitely increase the number of users."

Wang Yi is not so optimistic: "The current 3500 million users are attracted by signing in and getting memberships. The memberships will expire next month. It's hard to say how many people will be willing to pay to become members by then!"

"Yes, this is a problem." Ye Changpeng frowned slightly.

No matter how many free users there are, the revenue generation for the video platform will be very limited.

What really matters is the number of paid members next month. This is the fundamental thing.

After all, Xingyi Technology spent a lot of money to buy the rights to the TV series.

"The key is to focus on content and quality. Only when there is enough exclusive content and good enough quality can we attract more paying members!"

Wang Yi looked at the catalog of Xingyi Video's solo dramas next year and frowned slightly:

"We have prepared so many TV series, which is enough for the time being. But animation is not enough. One "Xia Lan" is too little."

The members attracted by TV series are actually not long-lasting.

Many people come just for a popular drama. Once the drama is over and they are not interested in the next drama, they will no longer renew their membership.

But anime is different, especially the exclusive annual anime.

It is broadcast every week all year round. If you want to follow it, you have to directly arrange an annual membership!

This is the underlying logic behind video membership.

In response, Wang Yi looked at Ye Wenpeng: "How is the recruitment of animation people doing?"

"Chairman, Ruo Sen's manpower has doubled, and we are currently accelerating the production of "Xia Lan". The efficiency has been greatly improved, and four episodes can be reset a week. We can also use half of the people to produce a new 3D anime!"

Ye Changpeng said: "In addition, according to your instructions, we have recruited some outstanding original animators and other elites to set up a 2D animation department, and we can also launch a 2D animation. We are currently drawing the comics of "The Patriarch of the Demonic Way"."

Wang Yi was very satisfied: "Very good, let Ruo Sen's people continue to work on "Xia Lan" first, and after New Year's Day, some people will be allocated to work on new 3D animation. As for the 2D animation department, we will directly launch "The Patriarch of the Demonic Way"!"

"it is good!"

Later, Wang Yi went to the 2D animation department, read the "The Demonic Patriarch" comic they made, pointed out some problems, and made some requests.

The theme of "The Patriarch of the Demonic Way" is still suitable for 2D. Of course, some scenes will be more effective when integrated into 3D.

Wang Yi still plans to make "The Patriarch of the Demonic Path" based on the 2D+3D model.

The novel "The Patriarch of the Demonic Way" is currently very popular, with average subscriptions exceeding 20, and it has already been out of the entertainment industry.

It brought millions of new users to Meiyou’s novels, and even Youwanwan became a god because of this book!
"According to the new requirements, let's make comics and animations of "The Patriarch of the Demonic Way"." Wang Yi instructed.

"Yes!"

At this point, Xingyi Video will have one more anime next year.

The launch of the comics and animation of "The Patriarch of the Demonic Way" will not only increase the number of users of Xingyi Video, but also increase the number of users of Meiyou Novel Network, and even increase the value of IP.

In two years, it can be made into a TV series and make more money.

Later, Wang Yi went to Gu Qing and handed over a document:
"Manager Gu, go and buy the copyrights of these novels! If you want all the copyrights, the price can be 300 million or even 500 million!"

"Okay, Chairman." Gu Qing opened it and was stunned:
"Zhu Xian", "Mortal Cultivation of Immortality", "Tomb Robbery Notes", "Ghost Blows Out the Lamp", "Fight to Break the Sky", "Cover the Sky", "Douluo Continent", "Swallowing the Starry Sky", "Celebrating More Years", "The General" night"……"

"Chairman, do you want to buy these? Some of them are still being updated!"

"Buy them all! It's okay if it's not finished yet, just buy it first. These themes are all suitable for IP adaptation."

Wang Yi knows how popular these novel IPs will be after they are adapted into animations and TV series!

For example, "The Legend of Mortal Cultivation of Immortality" and "Douluo Dalu" are not ordinary outings.

Once these copyrights are obtained, adult animation is made, and gradually launched, Xingyi Video will be basically invincible in the two-dimensional field!

Even station B has to step aside.

In the previous life, Goose Factory used these Chinese comics to cover the basics of station B!
These novels could be copyrighted for three to five million in 2011.

Six years later, the price of IP copyright has skyrocketed tenfold, and even 30 to 50 million yuan for one movie may not be enough!
You can only start in advance.

Especially when it comes to shorting Baidu, Wang Yi has abundant funds at the moment, so he can take advantage of it all at once.

As long as we get the copyrights of these novels, it won’t make much sense whether Qidian acquires them or not.

Instead of spending 5 billion to acquire Shanda Literature, it would be more appropriate to spend 100 to 200 million to buy the copyright directly.

After all, Meiyou already exists on the novel platform. Spending another 50 billion to acquire Shanda Literature doesn’t make much sense. It would be better to just buy out the copyright.

"I also bought the copyright of "The Three-Body Problem" and tried to get it for 1000 million!"

Wang Yi had previously asked people to acquire the copyrights of "The Wandering Earth" and other films, but "The Three-Body Problem" was bought by someone with a bigger appetite.

I hope I can win 10 million.

"Okay, Chairman, I'll leave now!" Gu Qing said.

"Thanks for your hard work."

"It's my job."

Gu Qing acted resolutely and took his people straight to the Magic City that day to negotiate numerous copyright acquisition issues.

If the copyrights of these novels were bought, it would be almost equivalent to emptying out all the essence of Shanda Literature in recent years!

After Goose Factory acquires Shanda Literature, everyone may be confused.

The main thing is to cut off the hair!
On December 12, Wang Yi went to the Water Cube for a rehearsal before the press conference.

Song Sining arrived early in the morning and was busy directing the rehearsal.

This press conference is very important. There is a lot of content released, and Wang Yi presides over it personally.

But he still called Song Sining.

After all, I haven’t seen you for a long time and I miss you very much.

The rehearsal lasted until about nine o'clock in the evening, and the two returned to the apartment.

"I'm so exhausted." Song Sining rushed to the imperial capital early in the morning. She was tired of traveling and traveling, and she was also busy rehearsing. It was really hard work all day long.

"Thank you for your hard work, Sining." Wang Yi stepped forward with a smile and handed him a glass of hot milk.

Song Sining looked at Wang Yi meaningfully: "You hosted this press conference yourself and even called me here. It's true."

Wang Yi smiled: "I don't have time to find you, so I have to let you find me. Today is the last day of 2011 and the first day of 2012. Let's celebrate the New Year together!"

"Bad guy!" Song Sining said angrily, are you calling me to celebrate the New Year?
Too lazy to expose you.

As for the New Year’s Eve party, more than a dozen satellite TV stations are still doing it these days.

Video platforms all cooperate with satellite TV to buy copyrights and conduct live broadcasts.

It won’t be until a few years later that several major video platforms will launch their own New Year’s Eve parties.

Wang Yi didn't need to worry about this, Ye Changpeng had already arranged it.

iQiyi bought the New Year’s Eve parties of 13 satellite TV stations, while Xingyi Video bought 15 TV stations!
Although I haven’t bought them all, I have already stabilized the market share of iQiyi and other friends.

In addition, Ye Changpeng also arranged a hot search: [Watch 15 New Year’s Eve parties, all in Xingyi Video. Sign in and get a free membership, a high-definition and refreshing experience! 】

This wave of operations has added millions of new users to Xingyi Video.

Without him, the New Year’s Eve party would have too much traffic.

What's more, Xingyi Video also offers free memberships upon sign-in, while platforms such as iQiyi require VIP to skip ads and watch high-definition videos.

As you can imagine, Xingyi Video became the most popular platform on the last day of 2011!

Wang Yi was very satisfied with Ye Changpeng's operation.

The magnificent 2011 has come to an end. A more brilliant 2012 has officially begun!
Early on the morning of January 1st, Wang Yi and Song Sining came to the Water Cube.

Media from all walks of life entered the venue one after another under the hospitality of Xingyi Technology staff.

Once Xingyi Technology’s press conference is officially announced, no matter how urgent it is, you have to rush there as soon as possible.

This has become a tacit understanding among various media.

Even if the schedules conflict, you have to give up other schedules and go straight to Xingyi Technology!

Ten o'clock in the morning.

The press conference was officially held, and Wang Yi walked onto the stage:
"Thank you all for coming to participate in Xingyi Technology's 2012 New Year's Day Strategy Conference! Thank you!"

"Wow!" Thunderous applause resounded throughout the Water Cube.

Everyone is looking forward to Xingyi Technology’s press conference.

"First of all, let me report to everyone about the situation of xphone 1!" Wang Yi waved his hand, and a picture of xphone 1 appeared on the big screen at the back:
"Since its release on December 1, xphone 12 has been deeply loved by users with its powerful performance, extraordinary configuration, excellent design, and epoch-making concept."

"In addition, our prices are relatively down-to-earth, starting at 3299, so they sold out!"

“We have 100 million in stock, but it’s not even enough to sell, not enough to sell at all!”

"In desperation, our factory has been fully activated and increased production lines, but it is still not enough. There are more than two million units of fully booked orders, and we can't finish them all. We can't finish them at all!"

"How do you say this? This is the trouble of happiness!"

"Hahaha!" Everyone present was amused by Wang Yi.

Rebus, who was watching the live broadcast, shed tears of sadness:

"Your Xphone 1 has been sold out and we can't finish it. We haven't even bought all the accessories for Xiaomi 1 yet, and you have bought all the Qualcomm processors! We haven't arrived yet!"

Wang Yi continued: "In desperation, we urgently asked BYD to do the manufacturing for us, achieving a dramatic increase in production capacity."

"Thanks to BYD and our Xingyi Technology factory, more than 300 million xphone 1 units were produced throughout December!"

"So far, within one month, the total sales of xphone 1 have exceeded 400 million units!"

"Thank you for your support!"

"What! Four million units!"

For a moment, everyone at the scene was shocked. Everyone watching the live broadcast was stunned. Even Rebus almost dropped his jaw in shock:

"Selling 400 million units of a mobile phone worth RMB to RMB per month in a month? That's crazy! Who can have such sales except iPhone?"

(End of this chapter)