Reinventing the Millennium

Chapter 635 Powerful Person (Two in One)

When the liquid crystal alliance headed by Samsung surfaced, the number one player in the reserved plasma camp finally became eager.

Panasonic has conducted internal discussions and studies, and believes that this is a bargaining chip for the Chinese side to lower prices.

And, they are willing to admit the pressure brought by this kind of chips.

Leaders, cities, market demand, TV alliances and BOE, Changhong, which publishes patents for free, and a swearing trader, considering such factors, Panasonic does not think that Samsung and the others can overtake them, and still believes that both parties are sincere .

It's just that what lies in the middle now are some cooperation conditions.

Panasonic increased its efforts and slightly changed BOE's change of heart, but in a blink of an eye, BOE took these to talk to Samsung and them, so as to promote the LCD Alliance to continue to enter the market.

Up to now, whether it is BOE or the TV alliance formed by the domestic "Eight Heroes", they are deeply aware of one thing. What a single company is facing is the blockade of foreign advanced technology, but this group of foreign people needs the domestic market. cut costs.

When one or several enterprises are organically combined with the domestic market, the active and passive situation changes.

On the afternoon of May 5th, Samsung, LG, Sharp, Chi Mei and BOE signed a letter of intent for cooperation, which can be regarded as a preliminary stage of achievement.

It does not have legal force, but from the standpoint of both parties, it contains trade-offs and bindings that are almost identical in interests.

BOE made a request for secrecy, but only at night, Wang Dongsheng, Ni Runfeng, and Fang Zhuo almost all received bombarding contacts from Panasonic, mentioning the progress of BOE and the LCD alliance.

Yoichi Morishita, chairman of Panasonic, expressed extreme shock.

Makoto Miyamoto, Panasonic's senior vice president, expressed extreme pain. Compared with the head of the company, he vaguely felt that the direction of things had changed fundamentally. .

That night, Fang Zhuo, Wang Dongsheng, and Baxiong from domestic TV held a meeting to summarize the staged situation.

Because they are all heads of enterprises or high-level executives who are close to the highest decision-making, everyone has experienced this period of tension, and they speak casually and frankly.

"Although the letter of intent has been signed, Mr. Wang still can't relax. This group of people may not set up traps at any time. BOE has to be more vigilant."

As the leader and trader, Fang Zhuo's mission is almost over, so this meeting can be regarded as the last open and honest meeting. His first thing is still to remind BOE of its position.

This kind of cooperation can be combined because of interests, and it is bound to end because of interests.

Samsung, LG, Sharp and other companies, none of them are fuel-efficient lamps.

Wang Dongsheng nodded in agreement and said: "Yes, it depends on the signing of the letter of intent in the afternoon, and Panasonic knew the news in the evening. This must be the meaning of one of the four families or the whole of them. This news should be used to consolidate cooperation and let us and Panasonic Total showdown."

Everyone in the conference room can clearly understand this point. Although the LCD Alliance needs the Chinese market, they have no less calculations and considerations in their hearts.

"The progress of the current cooperation is not only because we are all united, but also because the LCD team has a large-scale demand, and the Samsung team has a temporary coaching change." Fang Zhuo didn't organize his words today, and said what he thought, "The one from Samsung Lee Jae-yong has something, but not much, and we can’t underestimate the Samsung behind him just because he is greedy and aggressive.”

"The same is true for other companies. This time, BOE may make some breakthroughs. However, everyone here, you are all direct competitors of Samsung, LG and other companies."

"Competition in the TV industry is not to be taken lightly at all."

Fang Zhuo gave a kind reminder.

Li Dongsheng of TCL said: "The road is long and the competition is still severe."

Fang Zhuo thought about it, and said something close to impossible: "For a while, we have been facing foreign competition. To be honest, if we can compete in our own country, we should fight less price wars and more. Fight value."

The eight heroes of the TV company in the conference room all showed subtle smiles, hehe, haha, hehe.

It is true that one yard is equal to one yard, and that we work together to open up the key upstream of the industrial chain. It is also true that the fierce competition that I will kill you and you will kill me.

Fang Zhuo could see everyone's expressions at a glance, and didn't say much.

In the end, there was only one thing left.

He pondered for a while, and said with a smile: "BOE's breakthrough this time cannot be separated from the unity of everyone, and to a greater extent, it cannot be separated from our domestic economic development. Otherwise, the future prospects of the market will be affected. Can't be expected by others."

"But beyond that, I also have to say, well, I have to say, Changhong made a huge sacrifice in the process."

Ni Runfeng felt the eyes of other companies looking over, and his face remained unchanged.

With the signing of the letter of intent between BOE and the LCD Alliance, this is to completely abandon the plasma route, which also means that Changhong's 298 patents are close to being scrapped, and what about the other TV Qixiong?
What did they pay for?
They didn't pay extra for anything above average.

From this point of view, it is easy to be indignant.

From this perspective, this is Changhong’s betrayal of the scientific researchers in his own company.

The people here are in charge of the company, or are the right-hand man of the top leader of the company, and they all have a strategic perspective and thinking, so they also have respect for Changhong's actions this time.

But respect is all respect. If you change your own company, you can't make the same decision even if you have plasma patents.

Those who are more sensitive, such as Li Dongsheng and Zhou Houjian, can better understand that this is not only the sacrifice of the company, but also the individual.

Fang Zhuo continued: "I admire Mr. Ni very much, and I also talked to him about Changhong's sacrifice. Mr. Ni and Changhong didn't make any demands on me because of this sacrifice, neither from the perspective of me nor from the perspective of business competition. Maybe talk about the preferential treatment for Changhong in the competition."

He was silent for a few seconds, and said calmly and even coldly: "This is unrealistic."

The expressions of the people in the conference room didn't change. Although it sounds a bit cruel, can it prevent Changhong from doing anything in the market competition?

Even, if Changhong's patent announcement triggers corporate turmoil, it may face increased competition.

Fang Zhuo slowed down, and then said: "Maybe what everyone doesn't know is that besides Mr. Ni's decision in Changhong's actions, Mr. Zhang of Meiling also played a big role. He doesn't need to talk about it, but I can't. "

This time, except for the two parties involved, the other seven looked over in surprise.

It turns out that Changhong's published patent also has Zhang Xuebin's advice?

Zhang Xuebin resisted the urge to sip tea, feeling ashamed in his heart, Mr. Fang's words were not true, and he hadn't played any role at all. This was all arranged by Mr. Fang and Mr. Ni, but... the words now are also about these two Follow-up arrangements.

"As you all know, the relationship between Meiling and Changhong, Mr. Zhang has just arrived in Meiling, under such circumstances, I think it is very courageous for him to dare to make suggestions that are more beneficial to the overall situation." Fang Zhuo raised his voice, "We Don't talk about those market competitions, just show your heart to heart, so you have to thank him, right?"

"Whether it's Mr. Ni or Mr. Zhang, whether it's Changhong or Meiling, market competition belongs to market competition, but personal evaluation, no matter what the occasion, to be honest, don't we have to give others a correct evaluation?"

Fang Zhuo looked around to confirm that everyone had received his gaze.

Compared with the brutal market competition, this requirement is within the scope of ability, no, it can be said to be easy.

Comparing your heart with your heart, digging out your heart, is this a thing?

Gotta be a little human.

Zhou Houjian, chairman of Hisense, took the lead in responding: "Mr. Fang, where is this? I have always admired Ni. Changhong is also the big brother of our TV industry, but Mr. Zhang is really indifferent to fame and fortune this time. If you didn't shake it out ,I really do not know."

He looked at Zhang Xuebin again, and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, this idea of ​​using free patents to build a business ecosystem is unusual."

Zhou Houjian gave a thumbs up.

Li Dongsheng, the head of TCL, also said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, in my opinion, you should not go to Meiling, you should come to our TCL. Mr. Ni was quick at the beginning, otherwise, I would have to go to Xiangjiang to invite you!"

Zhang Xuebin nodded with a smile.

Anyone can say nice things.

The atmosphere in the conference room became heated as everyone spoke one after another.

Fang Zhuo drank a couple of sips of tea, and his eyes met those of Ni Runfeng who was also smiling. Well, after experiencing the struggle with the LCD Alliance, it is relatively easy to get everyone's human touch.

The warm atmosphere did not end with everyone's compliments to Mr. Ni and Mr. Zhang. With Fang Zhuo giving up his speaking role, the leaders of this rare company that competed with each other but could sit down peacefully discussed the LCD market. rapid development.

The second half of the meeting was held as an industry meeting.

At eleven o'clock at night, the meeting ended, and Fang Zhuo held a small meeting with Ni Runfeng and Zhang Xuebin in the room. The content of the discussion was the interviews with the TV "Six Heroes" and the head of BOE in the next few days.

Human touch has to be struck while the iron is hot, exaggerating Zhang Xuebin's evaluation in the industry and raising his personal reputation in the industry.

Otherwise, this smell may soon dissipate with the wind.

In the small meeting in the middle of the night, Zhang Xuebin and Fang Zhuo were mainly communicating and communicating, and they were getting to know each other better.

Ni Runfeng next to him observed for a while, and suddenly found that Mr. Fang was in a very different mood today.

"Mr. Fang, did your team win today or what, with a smile on your face all the time?" Ni Runfeng took a break to ask.

When Fang Zhuo was asked this question, he couldn't hide the smile on his face, "coughed": "The sales of Morningstar Semiconductor and TV Alliance are very good, and everyone is willing to try the chips designed by them on a small scale."

Ni Runfeng knew that Mr. Fang used this gathering of TV companies to get his hands on Morning Star Semiconductor.

In fact, he always felt that Morningstar Semiconductor was doomed since it got close to Mr. Fang, and this time it just picked the right time for everyone.

At this time, Zhang Xuebin said: "MStar's chip performance is not inferior to Philips and Genesis, and its services are far better than those two. Considering the high probability of rapid product changes in the LCD market, the value of services may further increase. .”

Fang Zhuo said with a smile: "I also think that Morning Star is very sincere in this regard. If there is a day to grow, it is best to maintain this service attitude."

Ni Runfeng followed suit and nodded.

Fang Zhuo sighed, and said another message calmly: "The ice core has started formal mass production."

Both Ni Runfeng and Zhang Xuebin were taken aback, the latter was in Luzhou, and the former also went to Luzhou for inspections from time to time, so they naturally knew better what the mass production of ice cores meant to each other in general, and that was the treasure Mr. Fang held in his hand !

"Haha, congratulations, congratulations, Mr. Fang." Ni Runfeng smiled.

Zhang Xuebin also said with a smile: "This is a small step for ice core, but it is a big step for our domestic semiconductors."

Fang Zhuo shook his head: "No, this is a small step for domestic semiconductors, but a giant leap for ice cores."

He added: "Although the production capacity is not enough, this is really a big step for Ice Core."

Ni Runfeng asked: "Why is there no news about Bingxin's mass production? If I don't ask today, when will I know?"

"The manufacturing process is backward, the yield rate is backward, and there is still room for improvement." Fang Zhuo smiled first, and then restrained his smile, "But Bingxin is indeed the second foundry in the mainland to achieve 130nm mass production. Considering the competition here, we will It's good to grow silently."

Ni Runfeng keenly extracted the key point in Mr. Fang's speech - competition.

This kind of competition has a precedent like SMIC in the Mainland.

He shook his head slightly: "That doesn't mean that there is no splash in the media."

"I'll get the order later." Fang Zhuo thought for a while, "I need to get some more money."

Knowing Mr. Fang's reputation in another field, Ni Runfeng smiled: "I have to have a drink today. If I don't drink a drink, I won't feel refreshed."

Zhang Xuebin got up and said, "I'll get the wine."

Fang Zhuo smiled and did not refuse.

The mass production is silent, and the drinking is lightly tasted.

The progress of the ice core silently moved forward on such a night.

……

5 month 25 day.

The TV Six Heroes have received interview invitations from Sina and other media, and the content is about their views on the TV market.

However, when the reporters arrived, they were all asked more questions about Zhang Xuebin's evaluation without exception.

I talked about it the day before, and a reporter came to the door the next day.

When asked about this, Zhang Xuebin really couldn't get rid of his feelings.

"Zhang is always one of the best managers in the industry. His contribution to Skyworth is obvious to all, and he is bound to lead the rise of Meiling in the TV industry." Li Dongsheng of TCL commented on competitors in this way.

"Zhang Xuebin Zhang is always a talent with a keen eye. I don't have much communication with him, but whether it is from the mouth of others or the few times we meet, he is a rare leader." Hisense Zhou Houjian praised his competitors.

"Mr. Zhang is undoubtedly a natural leader." Zhou Yunjie, vice president of Haier, commented.

Even competitors commented like this, so what a powerful person Zhang Xuebin must be!
This is the reporter's heartfelt emotion.

(End of this chapter)