Reborn in 08, a heretical cultivator starting a business

Chapter 187 The terrifying backing of future technology, even BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent) is no match for it!

Taobao Mall President Zhao Deyu also felt a chill run down his spine:
"What's even more critical is that even if many rural users don't shop on Vipshop now, it doesn't mean they won't buy from it in the future!"

"Seeing my neighbor shopping on Vipshop, others also know that Vipshop has a wide variety of good products, delivers to your door, has fast logistics, and is several hundred or even thousands cheaper than in stores!"

"Once this impression is formed, it becomes uncontrollable, and sooner or later they will ask someone to place an order and become a Vipshop user!"

Taobao president Ning Fengze nodded repeatedly:

"They'd line up early in the morning for just a few eggs. They can save hundreds or even thousands of yuan buying appliances through Vipshop. It would be strange if they didn't ask someone to place an order through Vipshop!"

"Wang Junshan's strategy of promoting home appliances in rural areas is no less effective than the warehousing and logistics competition, and may even be more terrifying. It's definitely the ultimate killing move!"

"After all, the competition in warehousing and logistics mainly affects urban areas. There is already less online shopping in rural areas, so the impact is not significant."

"But this wave of home appliance subsidies for rural areas directly impacts townships!"

"This is dangerous!"

"Once people in rural towns all think Vipshop is good, then there's really no point in having Taobao Mall!"

Jack Ma's expression was grave:
"Wang Junshan first used logistics and warehousing competition to overwhelm us in the city."

"Then, by leveraging logistics and warehousing infrastructure and strategically partnering with local governments, we successfully secured the only online pilot platform for the 'Home Appliances to the Countryside' program!"

"Furthermore, by leveraging the only online pilot platform for the 'Home Appliances to the Countryside' program, we will focus on rural areas, letting rural users know that Vipshop offers affordable shopping and excellent service, making Taobao Mall unable to catch up!"

"Wang Junshan's plan is meticulously crafted, with each step building upon the last, completely shaking the foundations of Alibaba's e-commerce business and jeopardizing the future of Taobao Mall!"

"What a deep scheme!"

"What a ruthless move!"

"We really underestimated Wang Junshan!"

“We previously thought that Wang Junshan’s goal in vertical e-commerce was to target smaller platforms like Dangdang, Redbaby, JD.com, and Newegg.”

"Now it seems he was just pretending to be weak to take advantage of others!"

"This kid came here for Ali from the very beginning!"

"We aim to become the number one e-commerce leader in China!"

Upon hearing this, everyone broke out in a cold sweat.

But upon closer reflection, it seemed to be true, and they all began to speak up:
"At nineteen, to have such a deep plan is truly terrifying!"

"After this wave of rural appliance sales, smaller platforms like Newegg, Dangdang, and JD.com have been completely eliminated. They have no chance of selling 3C products or large appliances. But it's also difficult for us at Taobao Mall."

"Wang Junshan is truly a master strategist, winning battles from afar!"

"We must regard Vipshop as our number one enemy, far greater than Paipai.com."

"That's right. Faced with such a formidable enemy, we must do everything in our power to crush Vipshop, otherwise Alibaba's future will be uncertain."

"Yes, while Future Technology has no capital or backing, let's crush them!"

"We can target Wang Junshan directly and kill him. Then Future Technology will be finished, and Vipshop will be ruined!"

"Smother them?" Jack Ma laughed. "Who told you Vipshop doesn't have any backing?"

"Vipshop has a powerful backer?" Several executives were bewildered: "Could it be that Tencent invested in Vipshop? We've never heard of that."

"I've never heard of foreign capital investing in Vipshop..."

Jack Ma sighed: "Tencent didn't invest in Vipshop, and neither did foreign capital. Wang Junshan has changed his approach and found new allies."

"Chairman, do you mean that we can bind more than a dozen local state-owned assets supervision and administration commissions through the Future International Warehouse project?"

Jack Ma nodded: "That's right. Future International Warehouse has already signed agreements with twelve cities, which are located in twelve first- and second-tier cities."

"They all provided 500-800 acres of industrial land for the future international warehouse project, guaranteed loans of around 400 million yuan, and offered interest subsidies and various preferential policies..."

"It can be said that these twelve first- and second-tier cities have already formed a strategic partnership with Future Technology and Vipshop!"

"With the completion of the international warehouse and the successful development of Vipshop, it can generate an enormous GDP for twelve first- and second-tier cities, create a large number of jobs, boost urban economic recovery, and generate substantial GDP. It will also be a significant achievement for the government!"

"All investments in the twelve first- and second-tier cities are worthwhile, the guaranteed loans are also without any problems, and Future Technology will be able to repay them as promised."

"But if we get rid of Wang Junshan, Future Technology will fall apart, and all ten international warehouse projects will have to fail!"

"Vipshop is going to go out of business too!"

"Even if the local government takes over and builds the international warehouse, if Vipshop goes under and there aren't enough orders, the international warehouse will continue to lose money and become a liability for the local government!"

“What’s even more critical is those bank loans!”

"We have secured approximately 400 million yuan in loans across 12 international warehouses and 12 first- and second-tier cities, totaling 48 billion yuan in loans!"

"Add in the interest, and it's over five billion, all guaranteed by local governments!"

"If we kill Wang Junshan, Future Technology will collapse. When we can't repay all that money, the twelve first- and second-tier cities, as guarantors, will have to bear the burden!"

"Then we, Alibaba, as the instigator, have to bear the wrath of these twelve first- and second-tier cities, or rather, the wrath of twelve provinces and municipalities."

"Can Alibaba still handle this?"

"I reckon I'll have to run away, and you guys will all be safe and sound?"

"!!!"

Upon hearing this, the entire conference room fell silent.

All the senior executives were sweating profusely and felt a chill run down their spines.

Upon closer examination, Jack Ma wasn't exaggerating; it was simply the truth.

The simplest scenario is that if Wang Junshan gets into trouble, Vipshop will also get into trouble.

Twelve international warehouses went bankrupt!

For loans with principal and interest exceeding 50 billion, the local government must bear the burden!
They'll definitely crush Alibaba!
That's without a doubt!
Jack Ma sighed:
"Of course, there is another possibility."

"If we make a move against Future Technology, it won't be Future Technology or Vipshop that die, but Alibaba itself!"

Everyone was horrified, but upon closer reflection, it was hard not to agree:

"Yes, Wang Junshan is very good at leveraging resources. Through twelve international warehouses, he has strategically aligned himself with twelve State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commissions!"

"Through the international warehouse project, Wang Junshan has transformed from a businessman into a city development partner in twelve first- and second-tier cities!"

"We have capital backing us at Alibaba, including Yahoo and SoftBank."

"Wang Junshan may seem to have no capital behind him, but he actually has the support of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commissions of twelve first- and second-tier cities!"

"If they really fight, Ali will definitely be the one who dies."

"That's right, no matter how powerful SoftBank and its major shareholders are, they are no match for the twelve State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commissions!"

"The power behind them is terrifying; it's not just twelve first- and second-tier cities, but eight or nine economically strong provinces plus three or four municipalities!"

"And most of them are economically developed provinces, they'll definitely crush Alibaba!"

"Wang Junshan's move is brilliant. He strategically ties himself with the local State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commissions (SASACs). With twelve SASACs as their backers, who would dare to touch him?"

"Those who want to pick peaches should think twice."

"Yes, these days, the one who owes money is the boss!"

"Future Logistics owes banks over 5 billion yuan in debt. If Wang Junshan and Future Technology run into trouble, no one will stand for it!" "More importantly, Wang Junshan is now investing 5 billion yuan in logistics infrastructure and 4 billion yuan in Jeju Island to build a 1500-acre Future Smart Home. He is the leader of China's economic recovery and a pioneer in emerging from the financial crisis!"

"The whole country needs his positive image to give everyone confidence!"

"Make the public believe that the current economic crisis is only temporary. We will soon emerge from the mire, and there will be economic recovery, boosted consumption, and overall prosperity!"

"Anyone who dares to make a move against Wang Junshan and Future Technology at this critical juncture is going against the great rejuvenation plan!"

"They're just tired of living!"

"Not only is no one daring to do it now, but no one will dare to do it in the future."

"Wang Junshan's strategic alliances have incredibly powerful backers and involve far too many people!"

"Behind the twelve State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commissions are more than a dozen economically prosperous provinces and municipalities. Who would be foolish enough to try and reap the benefits?!"

"If BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent) isn't good enough, then other companies are even worse!"

"No one can change anything!"

"Under this strategic alliance, as long as Wang Junshan doesn't do anything reckless, Future Technology's Noah's Ark won't sink!"

Jack Ma sighed: "If we had struck when YouTuan Technology was just starting out and crushed them, there might still be a chance."

"Now, it's too late."

"Future Technology has over a dozen first- and second-tier cities, and even strong provinces, as its backers. We can't do anything about it; all our underhanded tactics are useless. We can only compete head-on!"

"But, Chairman, we can't compete head-on!"

Jack Ma's lips twitched: "!!!"

Their background and connections are incredibly powerful; we wouldn't dare use underhanded tactics.

We can't compete head-on!
Taobao Mall is currently at a complete disadvantage!

Vipshop's large-item logistics, with Haier RRS and future self-operated logistics, completely outperforms Alibaba in terms of timeliness.

For small parcels, SF Express's free shipping is fast enough now, and its self-operated logistics is also constantly developing.

Twelve international warehouses are under construction simultaneously and will be completed in less than six months!
Future Logistics is also constantly recruiting and expanding its workforce.

Central warehouses and regional warehouses in other cities are also being rapidly developed.

Some are leased, while others are purchased directly and renovated from old warehouses!
It can be said that logistics is constantly improving and developing in the future.

What can Alibaba compare itself to?

Once all twelve international warehouses are completed, small parcel delivery will be available within the next day or two, leaving Alibaba with no chance!
"There's no other way but to fully accelerate investment and integration of the four major express delivery companies (STO Express, YTO Express, ZTO Express, and Yunda Express) and speed up the construction of Cainiao Logistics."

Jack Ma said helplessly:

Even if you can't win in a head-on competition, you have to bite the bullet and compete.

This made Jack Ma very unhappy.

We're so passive, far too passive!
Alibaba has never felt so frustrated!

Unlike Alibaba's complete passivity and gloomy situation, Vipshop is making great strides!
With the efforts of college students, Vipshop's rural appliance subsidy program has become a huge success.

Orders in previously untapped rural towns have begun to surge rapidly.

It gets higher every day.

Fushou Village.

Mr. Zhang ordered a Little Duck washing machine on Tuesday, and Haier RRS Logistics delivered it on Wednesday. It was also 200 yuan cheaper than offline!
The whole village was thrilled!

Many people placed orders with Lao Zhang, or asked college students studying in other places or relatives to place orders on their behalf.

The recipient's mobile phone number is used for entry. After delivery to the door, verification with the household registration book is required to receive the subsidy.

All items are cash on delivery, so there's absolutely nothing to worry about.

Those who place orders don't bear any risk and are happy to do so!

No other reason than that every order comes with a diamond rebate!
All refunds will be returned to the account of the person who placed the order!
As a result, Lao Zhang's WeChat farm has been upgraded rapidly!

I was originally reluctant to subscribe to VIP, but I'm now subscribing for a whole year!
If you're hesitant to buy a Tibetan Mastiff, just buy it without hesitation!
As long as he takes on all the home appliance orders for the village, Lao Zhang will not only be the most enthusiastic person in the village, but everyone will also owe him a favor, and he will also receive a steady stream of diamond rebates!
For example, Lao Huang asked him to buy a TCL TV on Vipshop for 4000 yuan, and he directly gave him a rebate of 4000 diamonds!

And this was just one order.

If all five hundred households in the village placed orders with me, how many diamonds would I get back?
Old Zhang was excited and ran straight to the village committee to find the secretary:
"Secretary Lin, I have internet access at home, right? I can use Vipshop online shopping, which offers subsidies for rural appliance purchases. The products are genuine and cheap. I'd like to promote it and place orders for all the villagers for free!"

Secretary Lin was shocked: "Old Zhang, you have a high level of awareness, no problem."

"Come on, hurry up!"

Secretary Lin immediately turned on the loudspeaker.

Old Zhang cleared his throat:
"Ahem! Folks, I have some good news to tell you all."

"Buying appliances online at Vipshop is much cheaper than offline, and you can also enjoy the rural appliance subsidy program. The washing machine I bought was more than 200 yuan cheaper."

"The TCL TV that Huang Desheng asked me to buy was more than a thousand yuan cheaper."

"The Haier refrigerator that Sun Cuihua asked me to order is now more than 500 yuan cheaper!"

"Even the Galanz microwave oven that Li Laosi asked me to buy costs six or seven hundred yuan in the county town, but it's only 399 yuan on Vipshop after the subsidy!"

"All orders are cash on delivery, so you can rest assured. If you need anything, just come to my store and I'll place your order for you free of charge!"

"No commission, no price increase, I, Lao Zhang, am just doing a good deed by helping everyone place orders for free!"

The news caused an uproar throughout the village.

The neighbors discussed it together:

Is this a reliable plan?

"How can it be unreliable? My neighbor behind me had his daughter Qianqian buy a Midea air conditioner online from Vipshop, and it was a thousand yuan cheaper than in town."

"What? It's a thousand cheaper? Could it be fake?"

"Qianqian said that Vipshop only sells brand-name products, guaranteeing authenticity and low prices. All products are shipped and installed by the manufacturers. The goods arrived yesterday; Midea delivered and installed them. It's even written on the clothes."

"That's right, the Haier refrigerator that my family bought was also a gift from Haier."

"Then everything will be fine."

"Let's go check out Old Zhang's place. If it's good, we'll place an order too. Home appliances are cheap in the countryside. Let's buy what we need."

"Yes, we don't even have a refrigerator at home. We have to freeze our food at our neighbor's house during holidays, which makes me feel embarrassed. We really should buy one!"

"The Little Duck washing machine is really good, only 608 yuan, oh my god, it's so cheap."

"Exactly! If I had known it would be this cheap, would I have bothered getting sores on my hands from the cold?"

As expected, I witnessed everything firsthand. It was cash on delivery, handled by the brand's own logistics or Haier RRS Logistics.

The villagers were also very relieved.

In addition, the prices were indeed cheap, so everyone placed orders.

And there are many such people like Lao Zhang, they are found all over the country!

Although I feel bad about taking money when I place orders for others, the diamonds that come back all go into my own pocket!
(End of this chapter)