Winner Takes It All, Resurrection 2009

Chapter 695: If you don't see the mountains, they will come to you

Li Zehua was not mentally prepared for Mr. Zhang's sudden visit and could only respond accordingly.

But although Mr. Zhang came prepared, he still couldn't come up with a perfect solution. Unable to break the impasse, he could only pretend that he didn't care about anything and continued to test the waters.

The two groups have their own characteristics and are both indispensable key enterprises in the industry. The mainstream view above tends to be that the two groups are close and go hand in hand, and have high expectations for this.

Therefore, the higher-ups were very hesitant about Qingyun’s request to take control of ZTE (Qingyun is ZTE’s largest shareholder), because they were worried that Qingyun’s entry would hinder ZTE’s future development.

Instead, they are worried that Qingyun will do too well and come into direct competition with Huaban, and that once they start competing, they will have no way back. Just look at the vast Americas to see that Qualcomm has tried every means to get rid of Lucent, dismembered IBM and Motorola, and is wary of all emerging rivals.

Nokia and Ericsson in Europe are fighting each other, and Huaban is suppressing ZTE and Datang intentionally or unintentionally. Countless bloody lessons have told everyone that this market is destined to be a winner-takes-all market, without any warmth at all.

Originally, they tried to bring the two companies together to establish deeper cooperation. After all, Qingyun’s core business is not in the telecommunications field. However, with the release of the 15-year plan for intelligent manufacturing.

All those in the know have understood that this is Qingyun’s core business. It is a pure manufacturing group disguised as an Internet and financial company.

No wonder they are naturally repelled by European and American capital and are close to the University of Tokyo. It turns out the root of the problem lies here.

An absolute insider who is completely tied to the economy of Dongda University and cannot do without the other. Whoever comes to power will support Qingyun in achieving its established strategic goals.

After all, Li Zehua has creatively proposed an industrial fund holding model, in which state-owned enterprises and state-owned assets hold the majority of shares and enjoy the greatest development dividends, fundamentally eliminating the possibility of parting ways.

As the management team in charge of holding shares on behalf of others, Qingyun Group ensures the stability of its core positions while exercising considerable autonomy and giving full play to its flexible and changeable advantages.

That is, it has the support of state-owned assets, but is not restricted by rules and regulations (state-owned assets hold the majority of shares, but as long as Qingyun's business audit does not reveal any major problems, they cannot directly interfere with its operations, not to mention that one-third of the shares are privately held by many large groups).

Through option rewards, the management is highly tied to its own interests, providing them with unlimited positive motivation to develop the company; at the same time, there is no room for them to take advantage of the opportunity to seek personal gain and hinder their development.

After all, Li Zehua is the big boss. If anyone dares to poach people unscrupulously, he would really dare to send them to Africa to fill the gold mines. Even if they run to the ends of the earth, he will bring them back and get rid of them.

Unless he has selfish motives, the problem is that as a super-rich man who controls trillions of wealth, he also has a bunch of very profitable businesses.

How stupid must he be to part ways with his core base just for a little profit?

(An enhanced version of American Uncle Ma, bringing his own food and working hard.)
So it is right to support Qingyun, but is there anything wrong with the question Huaban?
However, the distribution of benefits is ultimately a hurdle that cannot be avoided. Whoever takes the lead will inevitably be dissatisfied. There are limited resources, and who doesn't want to develop better and compete for greater voice?

Ultimately, this issue still has to come back to the person involved.

Mr. Zhang didn't know how to break the deadlock.

Li Zehua did come up with something new, but before he knew how to do it, he took the initiative to ask, "What does President Ren think?

I heard from you that Mr. Wang from Pengcheng is here too. This is a huge sin on my part. I don’t know how we can meet again in the future.

I also ask Mr. Zhang to say a few good words for me. I was young and ignorant, acted rashly, and did not communicate with the local authorities in advance, which caused misunderstandings. I will reflect on this."

Hey, he said a lot of nice things, but he didn't mention any corrective measures. Mr. Zhang was so funny that he almost laughed at him. He pointed at him and said, "You are so cunning. You should apologize yourself.

However, Mr. Ren did raise a few specific requests. You can use them as a reference and tell them how to respond.

I don't have any preconceived position in my attitude. As long as we act within the rules, no matter who wins or loses, the higher-ups will accept it."

After hearing this, Li Zehua breathed a sigh of relief, and the worry in his heart was immediately relieved. He was afraid that the higher-ups would try to tie Qingyun's hands and feet and force him to continue cooperating.

In this way, raising a tiger as a threat will inevitably lead to endless troubles. Now that he has received a clear attitude from Mr. Zhang, he immediately seized the topic and refused to let go, "I know that Uncle Zhang has always been very righteous...

With your special care, I feel relieved. I was worried that the higher-ups would blame me."

Mr. Zhang was helpless with this tough guy, so he simply ignored him and waited to see what tricks he could come up with.

Li Zehua was smiling all the time and was not serious. He was not sure what the other party was thinking. However, it was obvious that both sides were cautious and had huge common interests, so they would not fall out easily.

"Don't worry, Uncle Zhang. Qingyun will finish what he starts. I will hold a meeting to convey the instructions from the higher-ups and let go of all our strength to suppress the petals in all directions.

We are going to step up our efforts next..."

Mr. Zhang was stunned. He was not biased towards any one of them. As long as the winner followed the established goals and continued to firmly implement the smart manufacturing strategy, it would be fine. But at least he came in person, and the signal was very clear.

I just hope Qingyun can slow down a bit and not hit Huaban too hard. After all, this benchmark enterprise was developed under his leadership.

He thought to himself, "Did I not explain clearly enough, or is this kid pretending to be confused?"

But it was difficult to say it out loud, so he could only watch Li Zehua continue his performance.

It would be a waste of talent if the latter did not go to film. No one knows better than him what it means to pretend to be ignorant while knowing the truth. He also mentioned some ruthless moves that step on the offline line, as if he is ready to kill them all.

Mr. Zhang wanted to say something several times but stopped talking in the end. He also figured it out. There were a lot of people behind Qingyun who all had their own interests to consider, and the same was true for Huaban.

Mr. Wang from Pengcheng and Mr. Wang from Guangdong seemed to have come forward to mediate, but they did not speak out on key issues. It was obvious that they had their own tendencies in their hearts, and everyone could accept who wins or loses.

I just don't want to offend Huaban and avoid any subsequent resentment that might lead to irrational behavior. Since everyone agrees, it's better to suffer a short pain than a long one, so let Qingyun go ahead and do it.

The sooner the dispute is ended, the better it will be for the implementation of the plan. When Huaban was beaten to death, everyone came forward to earn a favor and preserve a trace of fire to restrain Qingyun.

In the future, as long as the government gives enough orders, it will be easy to keep Huaban alive, and Qingyun should not think of becoming arrogant and trying to completely escape control.

Unfortunately, both the upper class and the petals underestimated Li Zehua's vision. What did he want?
It's about integrating resources and maximizing benefits. Why does Qingyun go to great lengths to suppress Huaban?
Aren’t you just envious of the petals walking on the avenue?
Looking across the country, or even the global economy, there is no other scientific research enterprise as vibrant as Huaban!
This is by no means compliment or flattery, but the most perfect interpretation of human nature that all employees hold shares and share the benefits equally. It is a company with scientific research genes engraved in its bones, while earning excess profits through scientific research.

With employee stock ownership and employee dividends as the core driving force, it spurs one outstanding follower after another to crazy internal competition for their own interests, and to create new technological heights one after another.

Its huge success stems from this.

Li Zehua wanted to learn, but he couldn't, because his current superior status was partly due to the continuous success of Qingyun's business, and no one would be harsh on a successful person.

The other half comes from the strong support of investors behind the scenes who continue to enjoy the dividends of excess development. They include 1/4 of state-owned assets, 1/3 of major domestic groups, private enterprises, and individual investors with special resources.

They hold about 50% of Qingyun shares (most of them are industrial fund nominees. Although they do not have management rights, they have a say in the use of group resources and have very large powers of simplicity).

It is profitable and the huge future profits are tied to the Qingyun chariot, so he will do his utmost to support Qingyun and Li Zehua himself when any external party tries to target Qingyun or him.

They will all face counterattacks from the group of beneficiaries that have banded together. Just look at the large number of domestic and foreign super groups, large institutions, the top 100 private enterprises, and the list of outstanding individual investors.

Everyone knows that Qingyun has in fact surpassed the limit of being too big to fail and has become an existence that truly thrives with the country.

With the support of 1/7 of the group's top management talents and excellent backbone forces, Li Zehua's position is as stable as a rock. If he implements stock ownership by all employees in some important scientific research field.

First of all, those who are disunited and resentful are the people behind the scenes, because the bulk of the profits are taken away by countless ordinary people. What will they eat?
Although Li Zehua has invested huge amounts in scientific research, with no upper limit on funding, he has done his best to raise the status of outstanding science and engineering talents, and has arranged special treatment for them in terms of housing, money, and family members.

But in the final analysis, it is because everyone recognizes Li Zehua's business philosophy that technology is king. By building the Qingyun patent technology system, the group's core competitiveness on a global scale is enhanced, thereby creating greater value and allowing everyone to eat more.

Having all employees hold shares is simply putting the cart before the horse and going against the grain. If Li Zehua insists on having his own way, he will be deserted by his friends and relatives. At the very least, his personal position will be unstable and everyone will become alienated.

In serious cases, Qingyun’s promising situation would be ruined and he himself might even lose his life.

Therefore, Li Zehua will not act rashly, but will just seek the perfect balance between the two, and give the most preferential treatment to technical personnel without affecting the interests of the majority of investors.

So far, things are going very well. The technical R&D atmosphere at Qingyun is very good. Driven by interests, the technical staff have greatly increased their enthusiasm, their innovation capabilities have skyrocketed, and they have developed a large number of new technologies.

Looking around the world, it can be said that the group company is a first-class one that values ​​technology, invests in technology, and treats technology well, and it is very attractive to technical experts from all walks of life.

But this is not enough, because there are also incredible companies like Huaban in the industry, where 99.9% of employees hold shares. Regardless of the specific operations, the way resources are allocated on the surface alone is enough to crush all competitors.

The success of Huaban is first attributed to its solution of the core basic problem of development dividends and who the resources belong to! Secondly, it is the technological blowout that strengthens the competitiveness of the industry, making people of insight choose to support it involuntarily and escort its development.

Only after understanding the key to the most essential problem did Li Zehua go crazy and attack Huaban right from the start. He spent a whole year using massive technical services to lure Huaban into falling into the trap.

Using the remaining value of over 600 billion yuan in unexecuted contracts, they tied Huaban's hands and feet tightly, making it impossible for her to break free from control.

Now it is Li Zehua's turn to calmly make his move and make his demands. Huaban refuses to compromise or agree. The only result is a cut in cash flow and a bankruptcy liquidation crisis.

Although the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission will enter the market to support the bottom in the final stage, the petals will also have to pay a heavy price and shed a layer of skin before they can get out smoothly...

Li Zehua smiled throughout the whole process. "So there's no point in worrying, Mr. Ren. I will do whatever it takes until the petals are completely subdued."

Mr. Zhang rolled his eyes and let him figure it out on his own, then slowly spoke, "President Ren and I have known each other for nearly 20 years, and I know his character very well. So many people tried to interfere back then.

The situation may not be less critical than today, but he has never wavered in his determination. Perhaps your plan this time will become a stepping stone to hone his will, just like before."

Unfortunately, to Mr. Zhang’s disappointment, the other party refused to listen and did not give him any face at all.

"It doesn't matter!"

Li Zehua spread his hands, "We're just getting started.

Huaban’s business scope is nothing more than those few items. ZTE also has alternative technologies. The relationship between the three major operators and Qingyun is very good. Don’t forget that I am also a major shareholder of China Tower Group.

Using multiple approaches, although it is difficult to make the yellow and petals cooperate, as long as you put in the effort, you can always succeed in a few things and make it feel extremely uncomfortable.

As for overseas markets, let’s not talk about Europe and the United States for now. Huaban will forget about going to the relatively mature Southeast Asia. Anyway, Qingyun won’t allow it, but it insists on going. Don’t blame me if you can’t get the money.”

It is clear that they are using their dominant position in the market to give Huaban a fatal blow. They are disrupting internal market cooperation and blocking external market cooperation. Even if Huaban can get the order, it will definitely not get the balance.

Business competition is so cruel and unreasonable. Whoever is stronger has the final say.

Unfortunately, both sides of the hand are flesh and blood, and it is not easy for Tokyo University to come out and help one side. If things continue to develop in this way, the future of Huaban can almost be determined in advance.

Gone.

Mr. Zhang also figured it out. They had the strength, and it involved the future development of Qingyun Group and the future of the entire Dongda manufacturing industry. It was not reasonable for him to continue to interfere.

So he gave in a step and said, "You are right, but do you mind if I tell this to President Ren?"

After all, we have been friends for many years, and we are not plants or trees, so who can be heartless?

Li Zehua put away his smile and said in a deep voice: "It should be so. If Mr. Ren has any complaints, let him complain to me.

I have a clear conscience and should accept it calmly. "

Mr. Zhang didn't say much, he just picked out some key points, edited them and sent them to Mr. Ren. It was not that he didn't want to make a call, but he didn't know how to say it.

After receiving the message, the other party did not reply, nor did he insist, as if he had known the result.

Mr. Zhang sighed, "The national strategy does not allow for any personal feelings. It's just a pity that the company that I once supported and developed has come to this point without any guilt."

They are all smart people. It doesn't matter if they talk about it openly, because the result of his previous statement will not change. It's just a few words of emotion between friends.

Little did he know that this was what Li Zehua was waiting for. He said with a rather strange look on his face, "Actually, there are other solutions."

Mr. Zhang looked at him puzzledly, "Don't even think about comforting me now. It's more important to do practical things. Everyone is waiting to see your actions."

"Don't get me wrong, I really do have some constructive ideas I want to bring up. I didn't have the chance before, but now the time is right."

Li Zehua came closer and lowered his voice and said, "Look, Huaban is developing well, and Qingyun is not at its peak, but it has a bright future. If there is a rash change, neither family will be happy.

But if one party is completely suppressed, the rest of the things will be easy to discuss. There are ready-made examples abroad, such as the merger of Citigroup and Travelers Group, and the merger of McDonnell Douglas and Boeing.

They have all merged to form the most powerful business group in the field. After integrating resources, they are invincible and unbeatable!"

Mr. Zhang was speechless. “Are you still thinking about acquiring Huawei? If it were so easy to convince Mr. Ren, he wouldn’t be the right person.”

"No, no, no, you misunderstood me."

Li Zehua shook his head for a while, and suddenly said solemnly: "No one stipulates that only the winner can annex the loser.

What if I say that Huaban should merge with Qingyun (telecommunications business and smart manufacturing business, in which Qingyun started too late)?

"Are you not joking?"

Mr. Zhang was so shocked that he stood up from the sofa, his face full of disbelief.

Li Zehua's words were like thunder in the clear sky, causing him to lose his composure instantly. "What kind of international joke is this? Don't talk nonsense. If it gets out, it will cause an uproar!"

Throughout history, the victors are kings and the losers are bandits. In Eastern thinking, there is no example of someone who has absolute advantage and surrenders to the defeated. Even if you occasionally encounter a weird one, it means you have been fooled.

As Li Zehua said it with such decisiveness and without any hesitation, there was not one person, no, not even one, who expressed his opinion in a very solemn manner.

Mr. Zhang has broadened his horizons today. His face is full of suspicion and his mood is uncertain. It seems that he is considering whether the person in front of him has a problem with his brain.

Li Zehua was certainly not joking, "Huaban's advantages are obvious, with a deep technical foundation, while Qingyun started late, although it absorbed some of the technologies of Lucent and Nokia.

But it will take several years to fully understand it, especially now that 4G network technology is mature and Qualcomm has a clear first-mover advantage. If we promote 4G on a large scale, we cannot avoid Qualcomm, Nokia and Petal.

As for 5G network, the most important helper for smart manufacturing, Qingyun is completely in the dark, otherwise it would not have asked for controlling stakes in Huaban and ZTE. I also know that it must be difficult for Mr. Ren to accept this now.

But it doesn't matter. For the next month, I will make him feel even worse, until he reaches despair. Only when he is afraid of losing something will he cherish his lifeline.

We might as well break up his base first, so that he can sit down and talk calmly. Mr. Ren is a technical expert as well as a businessman. Win-win cooperation is better than losing everything, right?
Even if he can't change his mind, there are so many top talents in Huaban who share the same shares, they will always be able to understand the situation. At worst, we can just find someone else to continue the cooperation."

Mr. Zhang suddenly realized, "You kid, I'm afraid from the beginning, you have been thinking of using the chicken to lay eggs and occupying the magpie's nest.

What a good plan!

When Huaban is dying and has nowhere to go, you extend an olive branch to him, and he has to agree even if he doesn't want to, whether Huaban will swallow up Qingyun or Qingyun will successfully take control of Huaban.

Anyway, the controlling rights will fall into your hands in the end. It’s a simple form, just a face-saving thing. Does it make any difference?
But I really want to know how you convince the people within the group. It is shocking for a successful person to commit himself to a losing side. Even if Qingyun successfully takes control, it will still have to give up a small half of its resources.

Those people, can you agree?"

"This is not difficult. The foundation of intelligent manufacturing lies in the organic combination of communication technology and high-precision and cutting-edge manufacturing. The two complement each other and are indispensable.

Communication technology is Qingyun's fatal weakness. After absorbing Huaban's joining, the market prospects will more than increase tenfold or a hundredfold. With the injection of Nokia-Lucent technology, Huaban's future will be smooth.

As long as we can obtain the right to formulate the international 5G universal standard, no one can stop our smart manufacturing strategy from being a complete success! "

Li Zehua is confident about this. "What's more, what is injected is Qingyun's weak point. A small part of resources can be exchanged for at least half of Huaban's shares. Its future value will far exceed this part of the investment.

Which investor would refuse an amazing return of 100% for 100% of hard work?

In the face of huge profits, mere reputation is not worth mentioning. As long as they can fully understand the importance of intelligent manufacturing, they will definitely not oppose it. "

(End of this chapter)