Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 286 Secret mission and team real estate

The strongest evidence, of course, is that Bush Jr. made grammatical and pronunciation errors and incoherent performance in various public speeches, which became the subject of ridicule on the TV talk show "Saturday Night Live".

But in fact, Bush is not the first US president to suffer such critical treatment.

Regardless of Bush Jr.'s IQ, there is no doubt that his EQ is absolutely sufficient. You must know that both Bush Sr. and Bush Jr. have attended the same university—Yale University for two generations, and both are members of Skull and Bones.If people are really idiots, they won't be able to play.

Of course, although the media hasn't revealed it yet, Tang Huan knows that Bush Jr. did have some criminal records during the period between his military service and his marriage, including "drinking too much" and living a dissolute life. He was also arrested in Maine for drunk driving, fined $150, and had his local driver's license suspended for two years.

But this is not a sign from another aspect that Bush Jr., who came from a famous family, was quite real in his life when he was young.

At the very least, Tang Huan is very casual in the process of interacting with Bush Jr., and he doesn't need to deliberately maintain the so-called etiquette of the upper class.

The same was true for the other party. Tang Huanzheng was talking to John Roach when he rushed into the office.

So, Tang Huan simply asked someone to find two bottles of red wine, turned the official business negotiation into a relaxed party chat, and also called in Don French and Steve Leininger, two other important people from Radio Shack.

When the former was working as a purchasing manager, he was touched by the Altair computer of MITS, and began to design similar products by himself, and tried to persuade John Roach to let Radio Shack enter the field of personal computers.

The latter is a technical expert dug from National Semiconductor Corporation. Under strict cost constraints, he developed a cheap personal computer like the TRS-80.

In fact, how could Radio Shack not know about the dismissal of TRS-80 series computers in the industry and the unceremonious title of "junk".

John Roach and others tried to reverse this public image, but they were powerless because the parent company Tandy did not agree to invest too much resources.

Although the sales of TRS-80 series personal computers seem to be quite active in the market, their profits are really not satisfactory, accounting for a small proportion of Radio Shack's total revenue.

And the TRS-80 series of personal computers, priced at a few hundred dollars, is a well-deserved bargain in the microcomputer market, but it is almost the most expensive item on the shelves of Radio Shack.

The data on the report is not good-looking, and the risk is still so great. Naturally, the immediate bosses do not want Radio Shack to get bogged down in the fiercely competitive personal computer market, and it is better to return to the old business.

You know, as early as the mid-1970s, the number of Radio Shack branches exceeded 3000.

Although most of them are small in scale, their layout has reached the grassroots level. The general public is basically used to buying what they need in Radio Shack, and the overall sales and profits are not bad.

The differences in business philosophy prompted Radio Shack to switch to the embrace of the new owner, and Tang Huan also understood what these people wanted.

In fact, in the original time and space, after the IBM-PC went on the market, the TRS-80 and other miscellaneous troops could not hold on for two or three years. Even if the computer was designed according to the IBM-PC standard, it would not help. Industry cannot always be in the frontier era.

Therefore, it is impossible for Tang Huan to continue wasting resources on the inherently deficient TRS-80 series computers as Radio Shack wished.

Of course, this true thought will not be directly manifested in the specific statement, he took a roundabout route.

"For the software application of the TRS-80 series computer, I will specially arrange Zheru engineers to provide upgrade support. At the same time, it should be feasible to design a network adapter to provide an expansion function connected to the second-generation Fangyuan computer. Steve Leininger, You go to Zheru headquarters in Silicon Valley to take charge of this."

Between different sensibilities, Tang Huan limited the follow-up resources of the TRS-80 series of computers to the level of software functions and limited new hardware features, and at the same time transferred away Steve Leininger, the technical core figure of the TRS-80.

Perhaps, Silicon Valley is the real place where this talent can be used, and the other party happily agreed.

"When I passed by several Radio Shack branches, I noticed a common interesting phenomenon. Many children who are very curious about electronic products gather there to play, and even wait until their parents come to pick them up before leaving." Tang Huan The subject turned around and said.

"I will let the following rectify these irregularities." John Roach quickly replied.

"No, that's good." Tang Huan waved his hand, "I suggest that we set up a small display center in each branch of Radio Shack, so that users can learn about our products, such as the second-generation Fangyuan computer and Xiaobawang game console."

John Roach and the others nodded in understanding. They understood that Tang Huan bought Radio Shack for the purpose of having a huge and complete sales network. Now it is natural to take some actions to quickly take advantage of this advantage.

"In addition, the VCR sales and leasing business will also start soon, and the source of movie video tapes will be provided by MGM and United Artists. Don French, you need to go to Hollywood to learn more about this matter."

Unknowingly, Tang Huan removed two of Radio Shack's iron triangles.

He picked up his glass and took a sip, "In general, Radio Shack operates independently, but it must also actively coordinate with Zheru and EA's service centers in major cities. As for the current focus of work, it is to popularize radio Shack as soon as possible. Information Office."

Obviously, Tang Huan hopes that Radio Shack will follow the original business route of Suning and Gome in the time and space, and stop getting too involved in irrelevant business fields. The various products he has launched step by step are enough for them to keep busy.

After the spirited John Roach, Don French and Steve Leininger left, Bush Jr. joked, "Don, your computer is amazing. It can actually improve the efficiency of treasure hunting. Texas oil tycoon Jack Grimm plans to go to sea to find The Titanic returned without success twice. I heard that he is preparing to launch a third operation according to the high-tech search mode of your treasure hunting fleet."

"For ships that sank for different reasons, the wreckage and other traces formed on the bottom of the sea are also different. It is reflected on the computer, which is the programming of different mathematical models, and then based on the input data again and again, it gives results that are helpful for treasure hunting. That's what you call magic."

Tang Huan explained as far as possible, and then smiled playfully, "However, no matter how carefully prepared in advance, it depends on whether the goddess of luck will favor the treasure hunter."

"That's true. Treasure hunting depends more on luck than oil field exploration." Bush Jr. used his own experience to make a comparison.

"By the way, I will introduce a project from the military to your treasure hunting ship. Do you want to accept it?" Bush Jr. suddenly changed the subject and said in a low voice.

Tang Huan narrowed his eyes slightly. At first he thought that the other party was just here to make friends, but he didn't expect that there was another purpose.

"Is there any trouble here?" Tang Huan asked cautiously.

"You don't have to be so careful. You are just helping the military find two nuclear submarines that disappeared many years ago. All you need to do is sign a confidentiality clause and strictly abide by it." George W. Bush waved his hand carelessly, "The military mainly wants to survive. They want to see people, they want to see corpses, and they want to find out the truth about the crash, especially they are worried that the nuclear reactor in the submarine will fall into the hands of the Soviets."

"I was really taken aback just now. I thought I was going to be recruited to perform some dangerous mission." Upon hearing this, Tang Huan put on a relaxed expression and laughed, "I believe that the members of the treasure hunting fleet , I am very willing to accept this new experience. However, a deadline must be agreed in advance. You know, my fleet is also preparing to go to the Atlantic Ocean to find the Titanic."

After being slightly taken aback, Bush Jr. also laughed, "So, isn't Jack Grimm going to be disappointed for the third time? .”

"That's not necessarily true. In the final analysis, it depends on who the goddess of luck will favor." Tang Huan shook his head, but he was muttering in his heart. In the project of finding the Titanic, he can definitely find one. Those who want to gain prestige should wash up and sleep as soon as possible.

……

Bush Jr., who is quite influential in Texas, entertained Tang Huan warmly, and the shadow of some dandies loomed.

During this period, the two inevitably talked about business.

Because his family has a strong foundation in the oil industry, George W. Bush naturally inherited his father's business and became a partner or president of several companies.

"The overall oil market is not optimistic." Tang Huan shook his head. "As far as I know, the world's top oil tanker companies in Asia and Greece are all seeking industrial transformation because of this."

"In theory, it shouldn't be. The impact of the Iran-Iraq War on the world's oil supply relationship cannot be ignored." Bush frowned, somewhat puzzled.

Tang Huan smiled noncommittally, thinking that who knows, but the Soviet Union must have suffered the most. Without this important foreign exchange income, even buying food will become a problem in a few years.

If there is no shady secret here, it can only be explained by agnosticism.

Don't look at Tang Huan as a layman in the oil industry, but his rapid accumulation of wealth has been witnessed and admired by countless people. Bush naturally attaches great importance to his opinions.

What's more, in terms of Tang Huan's current business status, industry differences are no longer that important, that is, to the point where one method can do everything.

"Be careful with your business, or you'll have nothing to do." Bush, who struggled for a while, finally smiled freely.

Tang Huan pondered for a while, and said slowly: "You lost the election for the Texas House of Representatives before, which may not have nothing to do with your public popularity. Then you might as well take advantage of this dormant time to build your personal public image in order to make a comeback."

"Then what method should we adopt?" Bush Jr. asked with great interest.

"For example, you can start with sports and buy a major league team for fun." Tang Huan waved his hand, "Look at me, I already own three teams."

"I'm not as rich and powerful as you." Bush Jr. shook his head and smiled wryly, as if he didn't hear what was going on in his heart.

……

Soon, the military project that Bush Jr. contacted came with details. They wanted to search for two attack nuclear submarines that sank and disappeared in the 1960s—the Thresher Shark and the Scorpion. The purpose was to find out the cause of the accident, and Is it related to the USSR.

In fact, the military has already found a client named Robert Ballard, but the reputation of Fisher's treasure hunting fleet is too famous, so the military decided to add an additional insurance, so they found a middleman to explore tone.

Tang Huan readily agreed when he found that this task was really as Bush Jr. said, there was nothing tricky about it, as long as it was kept a secret.Forge a little incense, and when using GPS in the future, it will be more convenient, right?

……

After thanking Bush Jr. for his thoughtful hospitality again, Tang Huan set off for London, England to meet Charles.

Charles has thoroughly learned what it means to be fickle in a woman. He worked hard to introduce the real estate and team to Christina. Except for the latter, the former’s request was often changed inexplicably by the other party, which made the crown prince complain incessantly. , Don't you just want to earn a little agency fee, why is it so difficult.

However, it cannot be said that Charles has no other thoughts. Whether it is the cultural relics or the pure gold and silver wealth of the treasure that Christina discovered, he wants to keep it in England.

Charles' extra calculation is that if he can perfectly resolve this civil dispute that has caused the public opinion in England to hustle for a long time, it will undoubtedly greatly improve his public reputation, and naturally it will also make his upcoming wedding Ceremony, add luster and luster a lot.

As for the real estate and the team used for exchange, no matter who they belong to, these fixed assets cannot be released from the UK. It is nothing more than a change of housekeeper, and the other party has to invest extra money every year to maintain it.

Therefore, from a macro perspective, it is a sure profit but not a loss.

However, Charles, who had exhausted his tricks, couldn't stand Christina's confusion, so he had to repeatedly urge Tang Huan to come.

It's only when business talks between men can be done cleanly and without sloppiness.

Sure enough, after Tang Huan arrived, he acted vigorously and resolutely. His first stop was to Chelsea Club.

The owner of the team, Brian Mills, the representative of the Mills family, finally decided to let go, and after Charles' mediation, the members of the club's board of directors headed by Chelsea Viscount Charles Cadogan also stopped all kinds of noise and quiet. Waiting for a local tyrant to come and be the savior.

After walking around Stamford Bridge, Tang Huanxin said, it's really weird to be sitting on such a good piece of real estate, only to have it crippled by you guys.

You know, AC Milan, which I have been trying to get in my bag, doesn't have its own stadium yet.

After the matter is settled, recruiting a few real estate development experts from Xiangjiang to jointly use these resources will definitely be another good wealth preservation project, and it can also be used as a top social tool like Abu in the original time and space.

How miserable is Chelsea now?Let's put it this way, as long as you repay the bank loan and pay the salary arrears, Brian Mills is willing to let you become the new club owner.

In addition, the team is currently in a dangerous situation of slipping from the second division to the third division.

Why do the gentlemen on the board of directors like to debate endlessly and do nothing practically, so everyone can't play football on an empty stomach.

Now that Charles really created the conditions, Tang Huan didn't hesitate, and went straight to the essence of solving the problem.

First choice, Brian Mills has to hand over his controlling shares before making subsequent moves.

At this time, Brian Mills was still pretending to be good for the club, and the project of expanding the stadium that had been stopped was restarted and so on.

Tang Huan stretched out his hand impatiently, "Where are the share documents?"

Under pressure from America's richest man, Brian Mills kept his mouth shut, obediently signed, and completed the transfer of ownership.

With a wave of Tang Huan's hand, the entourage handed over a check to the bank representative who had been waiting eagerly by the side from the beginning to the end, and the other check was used by the club's treasurer to pay the salary.

Then, Tang Huan called all the directors, coaching staff, players, administrators, etc. together, and said a few words concisely, "I am used to speaking face to face, relegation is successful, and everyone will have a good life next season." , otherwise, you understand."

After getting in the car, Charles, who had already received the agency fee, praised with a smile: "What these people did before was really ignorant, but your way is straightforward. The eyes of the coach and players have become more vivid and less lifeless." .”

"Without their previous mediocrity, there would not be the results of the cooperation between Your Highness and me now." Tang Huan laughed loudly.

"Don, you don't seem to be interested in this team at all." Charles asked with flickering eyes.

"There are too many toys, so it's inevitable that we will lose sight of others." Tang Huan laughed.

We are not fools, and don't try to take the other person's temporary slow response as permanent stupidity.

(End of this chapter)