Chapter 244 Testing the Waters of B2B

Compared with Jobs, Gates can naturally see more information on the technical level. The former is ignorant and fearless, and only thinks that I can make a better product than this, while the latter knows the technical background and plans. to gain a foothold on this new platform.

But no matter how hard they racked their brains, the vision and ability of Jobs and Gates were only limited to their respective hardware and software fields, and could not be compared with the combination of software and hardware created by Tang Huan. A series of major practical functions are the best annotations for this approach.

Seeing that the interface that Gates was staring at was out of his mind, Tang Huan couldn't continue to accompany him. After apologizing, he went to prepare for the UK itinerary.

During this period, he called Lin Qingxia to ask if he could go with him, but Lin Meiren simply replied, "I'm busy, don't try to coax me to be your companion anymore, and you will never be fooled."

"You can't guard against me." Tang Huan hung up the phone with a proud smile, came to England alone, met Stephen Hawking, and presented him with a special second-generation Fangyuan computer.

Tang Huan has never forgotten his origin, so he is very interested in concepts such as black holes, time and space, dimensions, string theory, time travel, and parallel universes. Curious, but it is a pity that the other party has some difficulties in communicating because of ALS. The second-generation Fangyuan computer sent this time can be regarded as helping others and helping ourselves, and it is the best of both worlds.

Hawking and Tang Huan hit it off, because although his condition is not as serious as it was decades ago in his previous life, he can move completely in a wheelchair. Slurred when speaking. Often a person close to the wife is needed to act as an interpreter. Only then can they communicate smoothly with outsiders, but Tang Huan is an exception. When they met for the first time, the two could communicate freely without resorting to a third party. Tang Huan also told a few jokes, which made Hawking very happy.

People have a common problem, the more they are used to things. The more he will not cherish, Hawking's subtle desire for equality is beyond the comprehension of outsiders.

Tang Huan instructed Hawking on how to input letters, select words, and finally let the electronically synthesized voice of the Fangyuan computer read the words aloud, or output the content through the printer.

"Stephen, at present, you can only control the input through the primitive way of fingers. After I have researched results in infrared rays and even brain waves, I will make improvements. In addition, the size of the computer will definitely be reduced accordingly." Tang Huan Committed with a smile.

He didn't fire empty cannons. Before coming here, a research group on infrared communication has been set up, and the initial goal is the remote control of the TV.

At this stage, the infrared remote control has not yet been fully popularized. In the original time and space, after Woz left Apple, he developed a universal remote control.

For this new tool,

Hawking got started quickly, and happily typed a greeting "Hello, Tang", and let the speech synthesizer read it out.

After hearing that it was a typical American accent, Hawking was slightly taken aback.

"This speech synthesizer is a ready-made functional module provided by a third-party manufacturer. After returning to the United States, I asked the other party to find a way to come up with a British accent." Tang Huan said with a smile.

"Don't bother, it's already great." Hawking liked this second-generation Fangyuan computer more and more, and he didn't take this little flaw into his heart at all.

Tang Huan tried to use this method to discuss interesting and profound cosmic topics with Hawking, and in the process, Hawking gradually learned all the operations.

"I hope that with this tool, it will be more convenient for you when writing articles." Tang Huan left after encouraging Hawking to write "A Brief History of Time" without any trace.

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In addition to sending the Fangyuan computer to Hawking, Tang Huan also wanted to discuss a cooperation project with Michael Aldridge of Li's Voice, Li's TV parent company.

The business scope of Li's voice is so wide that people don't know how to evaluate it. It is currently actively expanding the field of e-commerce under the leadership of Aldrich.

According to the way of sales organization, there are three types of transaction activities, ,, b2b, the famous examples of the former two are Taobao and Jingdong in the original time and space. As far as the current environment is concerned, it is not yet possible to promote electronic The conditions, however, --- b2b, in developed countries such as Europe and the United States have already begun to explore early.

Naturally, this b2b is not the b2b based on the Internet in the original time and space, but b2b in a broad sense. The development motivation comes from large-scale manufacturing industries such as automobiles. It focuses on the establishment of inter-enterprise networks and the stability of the supply chain system, thereby ensuring market Sales.

Aldrich combined television, computer, and telecommunication network technologies. Compared with Fangyuan Computer, the teleputer he invented is obviously a little limited in functions. So after visiting the United States, he plans to introduce Zheru’s technology to b2b among e-commerce terminals.

Tang Huan is very interested in this proposal. As long as he participates, he will at least have the opportunity to sell the ERP solution on the Fangyuan computer platform to corporate users. The profits in this are huge.

Listening to Tang Huan's explanation of the technical implementation, Aldrich was very happy, "Tang, with your joining, the functions of the terminal have been significantly enhanced, so we can do more articles."

"That's natural. My second-generation Fangyuan computer can be said to be the best personal computer in the world." Tang Huan couldn't help feeling a little complacent.

"Recently, the company's investment in a laundry factory in Canada is not going well. The board of directors has already begun to discuss the issue of shrinking the business. There are three Australian consortiums, and they are also interested in the TV of Xiangjiang Li that you mentioned." Orr was in a good mood. Derich, confided a piece of news that Tang Huan was most interested in.

"Since there is competition, it depends on each other's financial resources." Tang Huan pondered for a moment, and slowly said referring to the information in the original time and space: "Li's Yingsheng holds 61.2% of the shares of Li's TV, I am willing 120 million Hong Kong dollars for the entire purchase. Of course. This is only a preliminary offer.”

"Young billionaire. He really has the courage to do things." Aldridge laughed.

"It's not that exaggerated. If you lions speak loudly, you will also scare me away." Tang Huan smiled and reminded the other party.

Li's TV, a money-losing product, was just an ordinary subsidiary to Li's Voice. After a casual chat, the two of them turned the topic back to e-commerce cooperation.

After determining the general framework, Tang Huan, who deeply missed the original time-space Internet, couldn't help talking about the mountain according to this goal in the next time.

Of course. In Aldrich's view, these views are insightful predictions of industrial development. He sincerely admired, "What is the structure of your head, how can you have such a wonderful idea, and it sounds very real."

Tang Huan laughed, and said to himself that the conversation is almost over, so I won't fool you, and go to Paris to see Christina.

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It has to be said that people's physiques are really different. Also pregnant, Lin Fengjiao has always been peaceful. The Queen of Ships suddenly had a severe reaction to her pregnancy. She could no longer stay in the noisy England and hid directly in Paris. The news about my aunt came to boost sales.

Originally, Tang Huan thought that when they met, Christina, who had been tortured enough, would lose her temper, but on the contrary, the other party was lying lazily on the bed with a gentle and calm expression.

"It looks like you're in a good mood, and you haven't been spoiled by the naughty baby in your stomach." Tang Huan joked.

"Of course, I can overcome no matter how difficult it is, because the doctor confirmed that I am also pregnant with twins." Christina proudly stretched out two fingers and shook them.

"Really?" Seeing Christina nodding her head in confirmation, Tang Huan couldn't help raising her eyebrows.

Is this a coincidence, how come there are two twins in succession? It's unscientific. Could it be that this mass production mode is related to the fusion of two Tang Huan with the same name after time travel, or the many copies of memory in the mind played a role?

"What's wrong, isn't it good?" Christina scolded.

"Of course, it's just a little accident." Tang Huan laughed, and stopped exploring this kind of question that is destined to be unsolvable. "In this case, you should pay more attention to regulating your body and mind, and don't fluctuate too much." Eldest, temporarily restrain your former eldest lady's temper."

"Don't worry, it's not so easy to make me angry now." Christina waved her hand grandly, "Do you know how prosperous our new business is, the Xiaobawang game console and Fangyuan computer are sold out, and you are located in Asia The factory must be working overtime day and night."

At this time, Fan Ning, the housekeeper, handed over a document, including a sales report. Tang Huan directly looked at the most critical data, and found that the monthly sales of Fangyuan Computer in the entire European market had exceeded 10,000 units. Large customer groups include schools, official institutions, and various small and medium-sized companies.

"Your subordinates are very good." Tang Huan commented, he would not naively think that as long as the product is good enough, he can easily achieve this result.

"That's because I know how to employ people." Christina affirmed herself without humility. "Honey, we should consider setting up a factory in Europe."

"Let's go directly to the second-generation Fangyuan computer production line, but it will take a while for the process to mature and optimize. But the Xiaobawang game console can start immediately." Tang Huan pondered, "Have you selected the production base? Taxation, manpower and other factors Under the constraints, don’t end up calculating, the cost is higher than the cost of Asian factories.”

"The preliminary selection is made, and it's in Greece." Christina nodded, "I've been approached there, hoping to settle in a high-tech project."

Tang Huan suddenly realized that this business was not only due to commercial interests, but also related to Christina's layout to consolidate the family's position in the local area.

However, Greece's official management system has always been underestimated. Otherwise, after decades of time and space, the economic crisis would not be so serious.

At present, Ireland is probably the most famous place in Europe that is relatively friendly to high-tech investment, and Apple is considering building a factory here.

For these subtle differences, Tang Huan didn't want to bother with Christina who was pregnant. Anyway, she had the backing of her family. You can directly crush all kinds of small difficulties.

"That's it. It's settled. The specific matters. Leave it to the subordinates, and you don't have to worry about it." Tang Huan reminded the female ship queen.

"Then how long can you stay with me in Europe?" Christina asked coquettishly.

"Stay until the dex starts next month." Tang Huan rubbed his brows, and after some calculations, he made a decision, which made Christina smile with joy.

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When Tang Huan stayed in Paris, he didn't do anything with Christina all day long. Apart from the remote control company, he just inspected the high-tech industrial park in France.

but. A report from Zhu Bangfu came from Xiangjiang, which made Tang Huan feel a black line in his head.

The second new project chosen by Xiangjiang's game development department is a milestone and masterpiece of Gu Long's martial arts novels - "Peerless Twins".

This work has been adapted into two films: "Jade Face Man" produced by Shaw Brothers in 1971 and "Peerless Twins" also produced by Shaw Brothers in 1979, directed by Chu Yuan and played by Fu Sheng as Xiao Yuer.

There are also two TV series: in 1977, it was filmed by Taiwan TV, Xia Lingling reversed Xiao Yuer, the twin brother Jiang Ming played Hua Wuque, and the unique real-life twin version of "Peerless Twins", and in 1979, it was filmed by TVB, starring Huang Yuanshen, Huang Xingxiu, "Peerless Twins" starring Mi Xue.

It can be seen from this that the influence of "Peerless Twins" is so great, and the game development department has taken great pains to choose this theme.

In order for Gu Long to escape the bloody disaster of Yinsong Pavilion in the original time and space. Tang Huan specially asked Zhu Bangfu to invite him to live in Xiangjiang for a period of time to give advice on game development.

But this process is different from the screenwriter of the film after all. In particular, he had to face a group of technical geeks all day long. Gu Long quickly lost interest in it. What's worse, after being teased several times by his friends, he couldn't wait to go back to Baodao to spend time and drink.

As the saying goes, Xiao He is the one who succeeds, and Xiao He is the one who loses. Gu Long's gang of followers of three religions and nine streams still dragged him back to the original historical development track.

As a result, on the evening of October 22, Ke Junxiong, Ye Qinghui, and Chen Wenhe went to room 212 of Yinsongge Hotel in Beitou to drink and have fun while Gu Long was in room 207.

Because Gu Long was unwilling to toast Ke Junxiong in the next room, he was deliberately stabbed by Ye Qinghui and Chen Wenhe to severely disable his right hand, making him unable to write.

Fortunately, friends around him helped fight and resist, Gu Long escaped, but still almost died due to excessive blood loss.

Tang Huan couldn't help but be annoyed by this. He was very concerned about this matter, but his arms still couldn't twist his thighs, and Gu Long still made a trip before the gate of hell.

This was too ironic, Tang Huan felt his face was on fire, but fortunately only he himself knew this secret, so it was enough to keep it in his heart.

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When the time came to November, the result of the American donkey-elephant war was finally announced. Among the 538 electoral votes, Reagan won 489 votes, defeating the current President Carter by an absolute advantage, marking that the entire Cold War era has entered a new stage.

Christina showed a rare understanding, and seeing that Tang Huan had not been in Paris for a short time, she urged him to return to the United States to prepare for the upcoming dex.

"I've made progress, I know I'm thinking of others." Tang Huanjia kissed Christina's forehead lightly and approvingly.

He already has a good understanding of the IT investment environment in France, and it's time to go back to the United States to do other things.

This time, Tang Huan chose to return to the United States after stopping in Xiangjiang, because Zhou Mi mentioned a situation to him, and Niu Bijian, the chairman of Jardines, suddenly took a so-called "serial boat" action, that is, through Jardines and Hongkong Land's strategy of holding each other's equity to ensure that Hongkong Land does not fall into the hands of others.

"When I secretly bought the shares of Jardine Matheson and Hongkong Land, I was always very careful. With the experience of Wharf last time, I am more familiar with it now. Why do I feel that the other party seems to have noticed something, so I did such a trick." Zhou Mi looked depressed.

"Thinking about it, it's not surprising. When we competed for Wharf, we hid in the dark, and Jardine would not find out, but after the charter king won, Jardine was able to find a clue through the flow of funds from the bank. Don’t forget, HSBC is powerful and omnipresent here in Xiangjiang.” Tang Huan analyzed calmly, “When Jardine noticed something was wrong, it would naturally take defensive measures in advance to avoid following Wharf’s footsteps. .”

"Then what should we do now, it seems that we have done nothing, and the funds are just being tied up like this?" Zhou Mi was very annoyed.

"Don't be impatient, we are not short of this money, just treat it as a long-term investment, let's settle down like this first." Tang Huan showed an intriguing look on his face.

At present, the "serial boat" method of Jardine and Hongkong holding mutual shares seems to be foolproof. In the original time and space, Niu Bijian, who thought he was safe and secure, will actively expand in the next time, and even buy one after another. As a result, during the economic crisis that broke out in 1982, the entire Jardine House was in a precarious situation, and finally Niu Bijian resigned sadly.

There is still more than a year to go, and there are still many opportunities to operate, so I can afford it.

At this time, the phone on Zhou Mi's desk rang. It turned out that it was Mr. Huo calling, asking where Tang Huan was at present, and Prince Fahd of Kuwait wanted to meet him.

"You are a man of three schools and nine schools, and you have a lot of friends." Zhou Mi joked, and handed over the microphone, "You can reply to him directly." (To be continued...)

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