After divorce, I can hear the voice of the future

Chapter 821 Lu Liang's Plan

"The 16000-point mark is about to be breached."

"Is there really no one coming to save us?"

Although the Nikkei index did not fall as much as yesterday, the market was in dire straits, even more so than yesterday.

Sometimes the difference between despair and even greater despair is only 1 percentage point.

Just then, as the Nikkei index was about to fall below 16,000 points, Tianxing Financial made its move.

The group's official website has continuously disclosed thirteen important announcements, revealing that it has acquired stakes in thirteen Japanese companies, including Sumitomo Mitsui and PayPal, involving more than US$650 billion.

If we consider the acquisition of shares in thirteen companies as a single project, then the amount of capital involved in this project has set a new historical record.

The previous record holder was Microsoft, which spent a whopping $625 billion to acquire Blizzard.

Now that record has been broken.

A thunderclap rose from the ground.

His move was earth-shattering and shocked the world.

It also represents Lu Liangchao's oath to the world.

He came to conquer this market.

"Holy crap, holy crap. I knew it! That was the perfect moment."

"Can any experts help analyze this? I can understand Tianxing Financial's acquisition of shares in Sumitomo Mitsui and PayPal, but what about Hokkaido Electric Power, Tokyo Telecom, and Yokohama Water Resources? What kind of small, insignificant companies are they?"

"Although I don't understand Ryoko's thinking either, let me correct you, these are not small companies. TEPCO's market value of $285 billion is after a round of sharp decline, so is it considered a small company?"

“Hokkaido Electric Power has $80 billion, and Yokohama Water Resources has $65 billion. No matter how you look at it, they can’t be considered small Kara.”

The news quickly sparked heated discussions among people around the world, given that $650 billion is equivalent to over 4400 billion yuan.

It's worth noting that Lu Liang founded Tianxing Auto when he was so optimistic about the development of the new energy industry at Dongda University and personally got involved.

Back then, acquiring stakes in 18 new energy-related companies only cost around 130 billion yuan, which is less than 20 billion US dollars at the current exchange rate.

Although the funds that Lu Liang could mobilize back then and the funds that Lu Liang can mobilize now are not on the same level, a difference of three times the amount of funds is still too much.

Meanwhile, at Jiali Primary School in the mountainous area of ​​Guizhou.

This primary school has recently become very famous, and even leaders from the city and province have been paying close attention to its developments.

Because Ma Yun, the founder and former chairman of Ali Group, who was once known as "Father Ma" and whose Weibo account is now called "Rural Teacher," came to this primary school to teach English.

When he learned that Tianxing Financial had acquired stakes in thirteen Japanese companies, apart from Sumitomo Mitsui and PayPal, the rest were all utility companies related to water, electricity, and telecommunications, Old Ma was speechless for a long time before sighing, "He has finally taken this step."

"What is President Lu's purpose in doing this?" Guo Changguang asked, frowning.

As a mentor, friend, and benefactor, he also accompanied Ma Yun to the mountain village primary school to represent the kind-hearted people in society and contribute their love.

Ma Yun did not answer immediately, but instead asked, "Mr. Guo, do you know when Ali started to be under close scrutiny by regulatory authorities?"

"I don't know," Guo Changguang shook his head.

Ma Yun sighed and gave a bitter smile: "If my judgment is correct, it should start from 16."

In his retirement days, he has been reflecting.

why?
Even though I know it's taboo, there has to be a cause, process, and result.

After much thought, Ma Yun remembered the summer of 16.

That year, 4G signals began to spread throughout the country, mobile payment became popular, and the market size expanded rapidly.

To improve user experience, Alipay has begun to integrate with all available financial projects.

We are determined to make Alipay a ubiquitous and indispensable application that people can use anywhere in the world as long as they have it.

That year, in a public speech, he declared with great enthusiasm: "Alipay is meant to become the people's water, electricity, and gas!"

Ma Yun said this, and Alipay did it.

As a result, I began to have extensive contact with public welfare projects, such as public transportation, subways, water bills, electricity bills, and gas bills.

The funds paid by the public are not directly connected to the water and electricity companies, but will remain in Alipay for a period of time.

According to Ma Yun's plan, these funds will be frozen for half a month to a month, just like Taobao's e-commerce funds.

During this period, if user complaints or negative feedback arise and the company fails to handle them in a timely manner, then fines will be imposed without hesitation.

Guo Changguang's eyes widened, his eyelids twitching, and he swallowed hard, saying, "President Ma, is that really what you think?" Ma Yun nodded and calmly said, "From the perspective of the people, isn't this a good thing? In East Asian societies, the top leader often wields absolute power, yet no one can supervise them, down to the local village officials..."

"Be careful what you say," Guo Changguang quickly interrupted.

Ma Yun chuckled and said, "It's just that many plans hadn't even had a chance to be implemented before I became a rural teacher."

"Does Mr. Lu share the same thoughts as you did back then?"

Guo Changguang smiled wryly, not knowing what to say, and could only drink tea to ease the slightly awkward atmosphere.

It's fortunate that Lao Ma retired early; if he had waited until these plans were implemented, it's uncertain whether he would have been able to retire smoothly.

It's important to know that the University of Tokyo is particularly lenient towards businessmen, provided they don't cross the line. Even if they do, they are generally not held accountable if they realize their mistakes and correct them.

But Lao Ma's idea can no longer be considered crossing the line; rather, it's about turning the red line into his own.

It sounds nice to say that power is being regulated, but who can guarantee that it won't become a new form of power in the future?

Ma Yun smiled, neither confirming nor denying. Although his initial intention was good, he couldn't guarantee that it wouldn't change in the future.

He sighed and continued talking about Lu Liang: "President Lu's approach is more brilliant than mine, and Tianxing has more advantages than Ant Group."

Looking back now, he realizes that Ant Group made at least two mistakes. First, it shouldn't have chosen Southeast University as the testing ground. Second, it shouldn't have used ABS financing; it should at least have used some assets as collateral.

Lu Liang learned the essence and mysteries of Ant Group by feeling his way across the river, leaving nothing behind but the dross.

Due to some historical reasons, even if Hong Kong were to become Lujia Port, the authorities would not object; on the contrary, they would be happy to see a stable and prosperous coastal pearl.

Needless to say, in Japan and Korea, if Lu Liang were to make a name for himself in East Asia, the leaders above would give him a thumbs up, be proud of him, and protect him.

"President Lu, you're incredibly audacious. Aren't you afraid of provoking an international conflict?"

Guo Changguang gasped. If Lao Ma's idea was a youth version, then Lu Liang's plan was a Plus version.

Tianxing took over all of Ant Group's overseas business, which meant it had a market-tested overseas version of Alipay. It also held a large amount of cash, so it didn't need to use small funds to leverage large funds like Ant Group did, which would have drawn criticism.

Now they're acquiring stakes in so many hydropower and telecommunications companies.

If they disobey, we can throw money at them until they obey.

Judging from the current situation, Lu Liang's plan has a very high probability of success.

The rules have become so strict that they can no longer restrain his actions. If we want to stop him, we have to resort to means outside the rules.

Ma Yun smiled calmly: "Old Guo, have you been dealing with foreigners in Shanghai for so long that you've forgotten how powerful we are now?"

East Asia is known as the "monster country." Even the insignificant Philippines, which is only ridiculed as a monkey domestically, would be a formidable power in South America, Africa, or the Middle East.

Not to mention Korea, Japan, and even Thailand, so many countries with scarce land resources have come together, and after so many years, they have only made up about the southern dispute and the Diaoyu Islands dispute, but it has only been verbal and no real action has been taken.

Ultimately, it's because of the presence of the University of Tokyo that all evil spirits are suppressed. Especially the year before last, when they forced the US army to retreat in the south, they solidified their position as the big brother of East Asia with their strength.

Therefore, even if Lu Liang were to cause a huge disaster in this small territory, there would be no international conflict.

Even if there is any, it's limited to empty talk.

Just then, a child in a school uniform knocked on the door and said, "Teacher Ma, the class bell has rung."

"Oh right, I'm sorry, you go back to the classroom first, I'll be right there."

Without saying a word, Ma Yun began packing up her teaching materials.

At the same time, he said to Guo Changguang, "Mr. Guo, please make yourself at home, I won't see you off."

"Mr. Ma, are you willing to accept this?" Guo Changguang suddenly asked.

When Ma Yun talked about Lu Liang and Tianxing's plan, her eyes were shining, a light that was different from usual.

It was very similar to when they first met 20 years ago, when Ma Yun told him about Ali's future plans.

"I have to go to class now, let's talk again next time."

Ma Yun smiled and walked away without looking back.

Whether he's willing or not is meaningless now; he's waiting for an opportunity to make a comeback.

If you can't wait, it's good to see Lu Liang, because Lu Liang is like his other self.

If Lu Liang's plan succeeds, it means that his idea was successful; he just chose the wrong place.

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