Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 421 The company that bought you is helping you
Although he knew that Tang Huan still had huge digital music ambitions after laser discs and MIDI, Yaskawa Hideaki did not cater to him, but directly expressed his opinion, "I'm afraid it's difficult. Kawakami Genichi is called Yamaha The Supreme Emperor has already retired, but he came back the year before last and resumed his duties as president. This shows how strong his desire to control Yamaha is."

"You are right to worry." Tang Huan smiled playfully, "However, I heard that Genichi Kawakami, who is nearly [-] years old, insisted on making a comeback, which not only caused public outcry, but also brought a lot of confusion to Yamaha. "

Kawakami Genichi’s father, Kawakami Kaichi, was the third president of Yamaha. He succeeded his father in 1950 and became the fourth president of Yamaha. Since 1975, he has successively handed over the power in his hands.

During the more than 20 years when Genichi Kawakami was in charge of Shuaiyin, Yamaha has developed very rapidly. Its musical instrument products range from the original organ and piano to electronic organs and wind instruments, and it has become an important participant in the formulation of MIDI standards.

Similar to Tang Huan who set up training and certification centers everywhere in order to promote his Zheru software and Fangyuan Computer, Kawakami Genichi set up a special foundation to promote his own musical instruments, popularize music education, hold music competitions, and sign singers to win popularity.

The music competition that Celine Dion participated in in Japan this time was handwritten by Yamaha. Miyuki Nakajima may be the most familiar singer among the singers he trained.

Genichi Kawakami became Miyuki Nakajima's bole, just a small episode in his later years of work.

The biggest change he brought to Yamaha was diversification. In addition to designing and manufacturing Yamaha motorcycles in 1955, he also set foot in sports, resorts, semiconductors and other industries.

It is precisely because of these achievements that Genichi Kawakami was touted by the Japanese media as Yamaha's "Master of Revitalization", and his authority in Yamaha is evident from this.

The main reason why Genichi Kawakami returned to the arena after his official retirement was that there were obvious differences within Yamaha on the issue of heirs.

Therefore, in June 1980, Genichi Kawakami dismissed the fifth president, Hiroshi Kawashima, and kicked this disobedient puppet away. He took the throne again and became the sixth president. His eldest son Kawakami Hiroshi succeeded him as the seventh president, clearing away various obstacles.

It is true that Japan is accustomed to family inheritance in enterprises, but it is also necessary to pay attention to strategies and methods. At least face must be passable, and Kawakami Genichi’s brutal and domineering methods, he did not even care about covering up, which naturally attracted media discussion. one after another.

When discussing MIDI industry standards last time, Tang Huan visited Yamaha, which is now Japan Musical Instrument Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and noticed some unnatural atmosphere inside Yamaha.

Tang Huan already has enough capital, of course, there is no need to start everything from scratch, coupled with the principle of buying the best, he can't help but secretly think more and more about the industry in the field of Yamaha musical instruments.

"But with Genichi Kawakami's authority in Yamaha, some dissents can be suppressed." Hideaki Yaskawa reminded.

"Yamaha Engine Co., Ltd., which produces motorcycles, is the brainchild of Genichi Kawakami. We are only interested in Japan Musical Instrument Manufacturing Co., Ltd." Escaped smoothly."

"Epson, whose computer products are becoming more and more important, is no longer the ancestral industry of the Hattori family, but Japan Musical Instrument Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is the old line of Yamaha." Hideaki Yaskawa, who betrayed the Hattori family, smiled unnaturally smiled.

"Kawakami Genichi is a seasoned businessman, will he be obsessed with these false reputations?" Tang Huan frowned and pondered, "I heard that Yamaha and Honda have been fighting in the motorcycle field since 1979, and until now We have been fighting hard for four years, and it can be said that we are both losing and exhausted, both physically and mentally. This should be Yamaha’s weakest stage right now.”

In fact, in the field of motorcycle manufacturing, Honda and Yamaha engines, which are ranked first and second respectively, have been good friends for a long time.

As early as World War II, Yamaha Engine Co., Ltd., which was still the engine department of Japan Musical Instrument Manufacturing Co., Ltd., cooperated with Soichiro Honda's Tokai Seiki Company a lot when producing propellers for Japanese fighter planes. The third president of Yamaha, Kawakami Kaichi He also has a lot of connections with Soichiro Honda.

After the end of World War II, Yamaha Motor continued to maintain a harmonious relationship with Honda. The fifth Yamaha president Hiroshi Kawashima, whom Kawakami Genichi drove away, was the younger brother of Honda's second president Kawashima.

However, in order to compete for market share, the two companies still went to the opposite side, just like the calculator war between Sharp and Casio.

How can this thing compare with Zheru's software, even if the backlog is a screw, it is bought with real money.

Therefore, Tang Huan even has reason to think that the Japanese Musical Instrument Manufacturing Co., Ltd., whose business ability has passed its peak in the 1960s and 1970s, is helping Kawakami Genichi’s Yamaha engine to accumulate strength, and it is a good deed without a name. Good man.

When he heard Tang Huan's conclusion that "this should be the weakest stage of Yamaha", Yaskawa Hideaki subconsciously straightened his waist, his eyes began to shine, because he tasted the hidden meaning in it - "soft If not, it will be tough."

When Epson successfully went public and began waving checks to acquire several companies that mastered technologies such as LCD and lithium-ion batteries, Hideaki Yaskawa became obsessed with this feeling of conquering cities.

He repeatedly reminded Tang Huan that it was not easy to acquire Yamaha's musical instrument business, and that he was doing his duty as a subordinate. But after the boss made up his mind, he was happy to enjoy the fun of charging ahead and killing all directions.

After Epson broke away from the control of the Hattori family, it really is that the sea is wide and the fish are flying, and the sky is high and the birds are flying.

Thinking of Yaskawa Hideaki here, he tentatively asked, "Then we should make a combination of soft and hard preparations to take down Nippon Musical Instrument Manufacturing Co., Ltd?"

Tang Huan nodded slightly and wrote a series of names on the note, "Go and contact these financial consortiums. After they reaped the benefits from Pacific Communications, they are still thinking about the upcoming listing of Fangyuan Computer shares. Now it is It’s time to step up and put some pressure on Yamaha.”

Yaskawa Hideaki bowed to accept the note, Hay finished, and then asked, "Then how does Yamaha do it?"

"Of course, it's the courtesy before the soldiers." Tang Huan smiled meaningfully, "I'm going to watch Yamaha's music competition, and if the opportunity is right, I'll chat with Genichi Kawakami."

……

After arriving at the concert hall, Tang Huan specifically looked for Deng Lijun and found that she was chatting happily with a Japanese woman of similar age, so he walked to the side and sat down.

Deng Lijun glanced at Tang Huan, pursed her lips and laughed, which aroused the Japanese woman's bewilderment, and asked in a low voice.

"Didn't you ask me about the songwriter of the song "The First Dream"? It's him." Deng Lijun smiled and gestured.

"It turned out to be Mr. Tang Huan, Teresa, please introduce me, please." The Japanese woman hurriedly asked.

"No problem." Deng Lijun nodded with a smile, turned to Tang Huan, and said seriously: "Mr. Tang, let me introduce to you. This is Miss Miyuki Nakajima, a famous talent in the Japanese music scene."

Tang Huan nodded suddenly, it turned out that this is the full-fledged singer-songwriter.

"It's a great honor. Miyuki appreciated my performances of "Drips of Dream" and "First Dream"..." As soon as Deng Lijun finished speaking, Nakajima Miyuki interrupted and added, "There is also "Blue and White Porcelain."

Tang Huan raised his eyebrows and muttered to himself, isn't it said that Miyuki Nakajima is good at sad love songs, why is she still interested in inspirational styles.

Just listen to Deng Lijun continue to say: "Miyuki hopes to adapt the Japanese version of "The First Dream", so she found me and asked for your opinion."

"I have no objection." Tang Huan nodded, and at the same time said in his heart, "It will be returned to the original owner."

"That's good. I'm planning to ask Michelle for a cover song in exchange." Deng Lijun let out a sigh of relief.

"Teresa, if it wasn't for the too many tasks assigned by the company recently and the annoying rules and regulations, I really want to compose a song for you right away." Nakajima Miyuki explained apologetically.

"It's okay, I understand too well what it means to be in front of the company's arrangement, and the artist can't help himself." Deng Lijun patted Miyuki Nakajima's arm comfortingly, "Actually, it would be nice to be able to cover a song of yours."

Speaking of this, Deng Lijun sighed softly, "I will soon be 30 years old, and I suddenly feel a little bit. Maybe only Miyuki's music style can help me express my feelings."

Tang Huan was speechless when he felt the meaningful look in Deng Lijun's glance, and said in his heart, "I still remember this grudge!"

At this time, Nakajima Miyuki apologized and was called away.

Tang Huan coughed lightly, and said slowly: "I think the single "Hitori Get Started" released by Nakajima Miyuki in 1980 - "Used To Be Alone" is quite suitable for your requirements, even I already have one. The initial adaptation idea called "Wandering the Road of Life"."

"Really, then give me the manuscript later." Deng Lijun gave Tang Huan a blank look, "I didn't expect that you are quite familiar with Miyuki Nakajima's songs."

"If you don't dabble a little bit more, can you complete the assignment with you?" Tang Huan waved his hand and quickly changed the subject, "I came to you this time for another matter."

"What's so serious about it? Can't you make a phone call? Do you have to go face-to-face?" Deng Lijun, who was careless, was obviously shifting her attention to the upcoming singing competition.

"It's only clear when I explain it face-to-face, and it also allows you to make preparations in advance." Tang Huan answered in a low voice, and his eyes shifted there.

"Isn't it your plan to blame me for interrupting my thoughts a while ago?" Deng Lijun asked with a smile.

"Have you noticed that artists at this stage, if they want to further improve their career heights, often adopt the method of cross-border development." Tang Huan didn't answer the question, but said to himself, "For example Alan Tam, who is currently popular in Xiangjiang, has been advancing in both music and movies in the past two years."

"Don't you also want me to act in a movie?" Deng Lijun asked subconsciously.

"You guessed it right, that's what I was thinking." Tang Huan nodded, "If I remember correctly, you seemed to have filmed a musical "Miss Fan" in the early 1970s, and you have never been electrocuted since then. .”

"Yes, I remember that I was only 17 years old at that time, but now I am about to enter the age group of [-]." Deng Lijun, who was relieved from the memory, sighed.

Tang Huan complained loudly, "Can we stop talking about this. Besides, what's wrong with being 30 years old, isn't it still the prime of life."

"Think I'm holding a grudge?" Deng Lijun smiled, "That's easy, I can seriously prepare for the film, but the premise is that you will act with me."

"Of course it's okay. In the movie "Fang Shiyu", I was very successful as the chief helmsman." Tang Huan patted his chest happily.

"You didn't understand what I meant." Deng Lijun snorted softly, "I will play the heroine, and you will play the hero."

"Stop joking, aren't you embarrassing me?" Tang Huan felt as if his forehead was sweating.

……

Although Celine Dion is not very old, under Tang Huan's intentional cultivation, she is no longer that country girl. She has seen many big scenes, her psychological quality is extremely good, and she performed very well on the scene.

In the end, Celine Dion won the best song and best performer awards with her song "Tellement jai damour pour toi" - "I Love You So", which was regarded as an initial success in entering the world music scene.

When Tang Huan, Genichi Kawakami, Hiroshi Kawakami and his son walked towards the reception room together, Miyuki Nakajima, who was by the side, was very surprised, and couldn't help but turned to Deng Lijun, "Are Mr. Tang and Mr. Kawakami acquainted?"

"Actually, Mr. Tang's job is an engineer and a businessman, and writing lyrics and composing music is just one of his hobbies." Deng Lijun replied with a smile.

……

"Give up the nearly hundred-year-old business of making musical instruments, is Yamaha still Yamaha?" When Tang Huan revealed his acquisition target, Kawakami Genichi, who was in his seventies, asked forcefully.

"As far as I know, the Yamaha engine created by Mr. Kawakami is the biggest source of profit. Otherwise, it would not be possible to fight with Honda, which has always been a good relationship, in the market."

Tang Huan smiled faintly and continued unhurriedly: "The order volume of musical instruments of Nippon Musical Instrument Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has shown a significant downward trend this year. When I buy your company, I am actually helping you. Through this payment Deal, the mired Yamaha engine will undoubtedly receive strong support."

(End of this chapter)