Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 364 A Shrewd Couple
Looking at the vigorous Tang Huan, Ted Turner said with admiration: "I heard that Fangyuan Computer will be listed at the end of this year and early next year. By then, there will be an IBM on the West Coast."

"It's not that exaggerated." Tang Huan smiled and waved his hands, "Actually, the development prospect of CNN is also extremely bright."

"Then express your detailed opinion." Ted Turner, who was scratched, urged.

"I'm an outsider, so I don't dare to talk nonsense." Tang Huan pondered for a while, "I'm optimistic about the network of the TV network, or I'm interested in all networks."

"Is it the same as your purpose of acquiring Pacific Bell?" Ted Turner asked curiously.

Tang Huan nodded frankly, "My opinion is that TV networks and telecommunication networks will provide some of the same functions in the near future."

Ted Turner's father who committed suicide was very strict with his teenage son, so Ted Turner grew up in a special environment, and his temperament became more withdrawn.

But the more out of gregarious people are, the more they talk when they meet people with the right temper.Now, Ted Turner is like this with Tang Huan.

Obviously, Tang Huan's own aura is much stronger than Reagan's buff effect "Great Communicator", which really wins over Ted Turner.

After the matter was almost settled, Tang Huan hurried to the next stop, Wal-Mart's headquarters in Arkansas.

After trying Tang Huan's suggestion, Sam Walton benefited a lot from the company's management.

First of all, judging from the actual application performance of Fangyuan Computer, the stability of this hardware platform is no worse than that of the products of established computer companies headed by IBM, while the capital investment in procurement costs, system maintenance costs, etc. is relatively reduced. a lot.

Secondly, Zheru's database and information management system are increasingly showing its strength. Its in-depth multi-dimensional data mining function surpasses the simple traditional report analysis methods too much, such as the sales status and future of various commodities. Data such as trends and various cost calculations can always be fed back to Sam Walton at the fastest speed, allowing the hardworking founder to reduce the number of visits to various branches by driving a private jet with confidence.

It can be said that Tang Huan is gradually replacing traditional computer companies such as IBM and becoming Wal-Mart's largest application solution provider.

Another thing I have to mention is that the idea of ​​Sam's Club Store that Tang Huan proposed to Sam Walton proved to be amazingly powerful in attracting customers. Although the sales profit was greatly compressed, the sales contributed made Wal-Mart It attracted the attention of Wall Street, and the stock price began to rise continuously.

The main purpose of Tang Huan's visit to Wal-Mart headquarters this time is to inspect his own technology and products, and what kind of practical assistance it provides for this model customer.

Among the welcome staff, Tang Huan saw a Caucasian woman in her 30s, and couldn't help being slightly taken aback. Isn't this the US First Lady Hillary Clinton in the original time and space?

"Don, this is Ms. Hillary Rodham, director of the company." Sam Walton introduced enthusiastically.

"No, please call me Hillary Clinton." During the pleasantries, Hillary Clinton made a point of correction.

Hearing this, Tang Huan's heart moved slightly, and he muttered to himself, "The Clintons are competing for the governorship of Arkansas, and a new round has started."

As early as 1978, Bill Clinton, who had served as Attorney General of Arkansas for two years, won the title of "the youngest governor" at the age of 32 and won the position of governor of Arkansas.

However, Bill Clinton's first term as governor was difficult, and he had to face many difficulties.

So, in the midst of great opposition, he made various reforms.Such as the unpopular motor vehicle tax.

In addition, the then president, Jimmy Carter of the Democratic Party, insisted on setting up refugee camps in Arkansas regarding the establishment of Cuban refugee camps. As a result, voters were disgusted and the Democratic Party's reputation in the state was reduced. Big fall.

To add to the confusion, in 1980, some unscreened Cuban refugees managed to escape from prison.

As a result, after the expiration of the first governor's term in 1980, Bill Clinton lost his re-election campaign and was replaced by Republican Frank Durward White--Frank Durward White.

After stepping down, Bill Clinton, in addition to calling himself "the youngest former governor" for self-mockery, focused on reflecting on his failure in political career, so he began to repair the relationship with the state government.

More importantly, he tried to forge new relationships with powerful business interests.

As Bill Clinton's most important insider, Hillary Rodham is also reviewing her own gains and losses.

Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham are the most representative couple of American elites, and they have their own careers.

Hilary Rodham is a strong woman. To give the most obvious example, she became a partner in the famous Ross law firm and earned more than her husband.

Out of her own political needs, Hillary Rodham, the wife of the governor, refused to change her husband's surname during Bill Clinton's first term as governor. Many controversies.

The education reform presided over by Hillary Rodham was also scolded by the state people, who called her the most vicious woman, and it was said to have set a fire in Bill Clinton's backyard.

Seeing that the time came to 1982, the biennial election for the governor of Arkansas began again, and the ambitious Clintons also took action.

Hillary Rodham, who had learned the lessons of the past, changed herself, took her husband's surname, and became Hillary Clinton.Publicly rebranding herself as the wife of a more traditional political figure.

It can be said that this can be regarded as a landmark event. After Tang Huan secretly verified it, he understood what would happen in the future.
This year, Bill Clinton was successfully elected, and the terms of the Arkansas governor's term were revised and extended to four years. He was re-elected for 4 years until 10, when he defeated George H.W. Bush, who had done nothing economically, and successfully ascended to the throne of the US President.

In fact, this year's Arkansas governor's election, the situation is very favorable for the Clintons.

When Frank White defeated Bill Clinton in 1980 and took office, he immediately abandoned Bill Clinton's previous reforms, repealing the widely opposed motor vehicle tax.

Although these measures won the hearts of the people, Frank? White later used the usual tactics of Republican politicians.

For example, employees of the power company are included in the committee that decides whether the power company will increase the fare.

For another example, a rule was passed that when teaching "Evolution" in the classroom, the same number of hours should be given to teach "Creation".

More importantly, during Bill Clinton's first term as governor, he set up some welfare facilities that were beneficial to the public, but they were completely canceled by Frank White, which immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of the state residents.

While their opponents frequently made foolish tricks, the Clintons were not idle. For example, Hillary Clinton, who continued her career as a lawyer, secretly established her own political power within the scope of her permission. She served as a director of Wal-Mart is an example up.

Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, both senior figures in the legal field, naturally know how to survive in this kind of collusion between politics and business. Although the Whitewater scandal that will happen in the future will cause a lot of uproar, the two of them still Safe and sound, you can see their skill.

Thanks to the many outside reports brought about by the star halo of the couple in the original time and space, and the fact that the two gave speeches everywhere and published books one after another to peddle their own success theory, Tang Huan knew little about Hillary Clinton's situation. At least, seeing the all-round beauty of this strong woman is as interesting as watching an actor perform according to a script.

There is no doubt that Tang Huan, who has several promising companies, fits Hillary Clinton's criteria for befriending business interests, although he currently has no investments in Arkansas.

You know, in the eyes of interested people, Tang Huan is not like what the media described. He is a Silicon Valley nouveau riche who started by selling video game consoles. IPO, became a billionaire, and now, has long kicked off Apple, calling the shots in Silicon Valley.

More importantly, Tang Huan, who is very popular, has survived several turmoil, which shows that he has established a firm foothold, and it is not an exaggeration to be described as a tycoon.

Hillary Clinton has been active in child welfare organizations since Bill Clinton's first term as Arkansas governor.

So, during the conversation, Hillary Clinton took an opportunity to interject her understanding and compliments of the Shennong Foundation, and openly raised charitable donations.

Obviously, this is Hillary Clinton's cheering for Bill Clinton's election for governor this year. Tang Huan, who saw this, readily agreed without hesitation, and signed the check in person, showing a bold demeanor .

In addition, Hillary Clinton's professional quality in law is worthy of recognition. As the company grows bigger and bigger, the legal risks it faces are getting higher and higher. Seeing the future energy of the other party, he sent an invitation to visit San Francisco and Silicon Valley and serve as a legal consultant.

Hillary Clinton readily agreed and became the No.1 female partner of Rose Law Firm, the third oldest law firm in American history, which gave her full confidence in her career.

After Hillary Clinton, who always unconsciously steals the limelight, left, Robson Walton, Sam Walton's eldest son, said with a smile: "Bill Clinton has a great chance of winning this term's gubernatorial election. ? Clinton will soon be First Lady of Arkansas again."

"That's right." Tang Huan didn't know how far the Clintons had reached in attracting local companies in Arkansas, so he didn't intend to get too involved, and quickly changed the topic to the focus of this trip, contacting them through a private satellite network system Feasibility of data flow in each branch.

In fact, Zheru has initially realized the technical solution and demonstrated it. Wal-Mart is mainly concerned about whether such an investment is worthwhile.

As for Sam Walton, who was so stingy that he was only willing to pay $5 for a haircut, Tang Huan was too lazy to lobby. Such an old man has a stubborn mind, and it is not good to talk too much. Dayton took himself to a Wal-Mart branch for a field trip.

In the mid-1980s in the original time and space, IBM, which had achieved great success from the personal computer market, accounted for 50% of its annual revenue from mainframes and minicomputers; 20% from personal computers; and 30% from others.

This "other" includes the printers, card readers and other equipment that Tang Huan saw at Wal-Mart. At present, in Tang Huan's industry, they are no less profitable than simple personal computers.

Tang Huan even personally operated the equipment produced by himself, and worked part-time at Wal-Mart for a while, experiencing the advantages and disadvantages of the products on the spot.

For a billionaire like Tang Huan, Robson Walton admired him for being able to go up and down like this.

"Entrepreneurs can do everything they want, isn't Mr. Sam the same." Tang Huan showed off his charisma.

However, Tang Huan did not perform for a long time before he received a notification that the high-end dedicated models of Fangyuan's personal computers, such as desktop publishing systems, were removed from the Ministry of Commerce's restricted sales list. Such a fast speed is enough to show that It is a bit modest for Li to hold a meeting to discuss with what he said at the beginning. The president's help is still very efficient.

At the same time, Tang Huan also received news of the failure of the military procurement competition, and was attacked by his opponent on the grounds that "the proportion of important parts supplied by the United States is too low", and finally lost.

"It seems that it is necessary to build a semiconductor factory in the United States with the same specifications as Fab1 in France." Tang Huan calculated depressingly.

Fortunately, things went well for Wal-Mart. Sam Walton quickly decided to build a private satellite network system, and Tang Huanbai was not asked to make a trip.

By the time Tang Huan returned to San Francisco after traveling around the eastern part of the United States, it was already March.

With the influx of personal workstations, network servers, supercomputers, notebook computers, and portable computers into Fangyuan Computer's product line, the company's operations will inevitably undergo tremendous changes.

For example, Fangyuan Computer needs to consider the same issues as IBM. Compared with the high profits of workstations and servers, the sales of personal computers are high, but the profits are limited and they occupy a lot of working capital.

Tang Huan held meetings for several days in a row to discuss how to allocate the company's resources in a reasonable way, lest the layout of the personal computer was completed, but in the end, like IBM, it made a wedding dress for others.

Another problem that has become increasingly prominent is that as the company globalizes, Tang Huan needs to include members in his advisory team who can provide more comprehensive advice on international relations.

While he was so busy, another bad news came from Japan, which surprised Tang Huan.

(End of this chapter)