Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 769: I haven’t seen him in person for more than a year

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After taking the initiative to meet several important people in one breath, it was time for others to visit Tang Huan.

The first visitor was Zou Nan, the director of Xiangjiang Branch of Xinhua News Agency who took office this year. One of his main purposes was to confirm in official form that Mr. Richest Man will attend the opening ceremony of the No.9 Asian Games on September 22 this year.

"I still have this responsibility." Tang Huan smiled confidently, "The trip to Yanjing in September this year will never be shaken!"

"Then I will report to the organizing committee and make preparations for the reception." Zou Nan immediately relaxed after receiving such an affirmative answer, and then tentatively asked if Mr. Richest Man saw his ex in the United States.

"He took the initiative to look for me, but I don't have time to entertain. I just asked my subordinates to write a check for his pension for the sake of getting acquainted." Tang Huan put down his glass and replied leisurely, "As long as he is like this, live It will be fine until 100 years old."

"That's fine." Zou Nan nodded clearly, and then asked: "Mr. Tang, do you have anything to say, do you want me to convey it to Yanjing?"

"Indeed." Tang Huan put away his legs and said seriously: "No matter what the reason is, China needs to develop pragmatically. I don't want to see the dynamic situation of the previous 10 years come to an abrupt end. The land that gave birth to us, We have missed too many opportunities for development. If we still do not rise up, those of us Chinese working overseas will never be respected by the first-class nations in the world. With our own efforts, we may be able to live well in peacetime, but once something goes wrong , will only become a punching bag for others.”

There is no doubt that Tang Huan has his own direct channel to Tianting, but Zou Nan's communication channel also needs to be paid attention to, which is a matter of form.

Zou Nan, who is also well versed in this principle, asked this question.He also said solemnly: "I will definitely relay Mr. Tang's meaning truthfully."

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After Zou Nan bid farewell and left, Wu Guangzheng came one after another.Based on the relationship between them, the visit and greetings to the richest man who came back from the Arctic scientific expedition had already been done, and he directly turned to the topic.

It turns out that the Hong Kong government has taken many actions in the field of radio and television. In addition to the third radio station and satellite TV licenses, it also plans to issue cable TV licenses later. However, there are strict restrictions on advertising, but because of this, competition The intensity is relatively weak.

Nowadays, traditional businesses such as real estate, ports, trade, finance, hotels, etc. can no longer satisfy the appetite of Hong Kong conglomerates, and they have turned their attention to telecommunications, media and other fields.

Take the telecommunications industry as an example. Before the "Black Monday" in 1987, HSBC used a trick to "take back local calls and long-distance franchise rights as soon as possible" against Qinhe Heung Kong Telecom. Huan's well-connected consortia were all thrilled, but Hong Kong Telecom, which had excellent performance, directly asked "how much can the Hong Kong government pay to take back the franchise", and the farce was over.

However, in the field of mobile communications, there are no such strict restrictions on exclusive rights.

Since 1983, Xiangjiang Telecom established Communication_Services_Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xiangjiang Telecom, Communication Services Limited, or CSL, which launched several mobile phone service brands including "Mobile" and became the first mobile phone company in Xiangjiang. Three companies with a base in the paging business have entered the field.

They are Hutchison Telecom, Telecom and SmarTone.Among them, in terms of the order of operation time, Hutchison Telecom is earlier, with the company fleet as the main user; Xunlian Telecom is second, and the target customers are mainly bus fleets and other groups; SmarTone is setting up airs. Sun Hung Kai Properties and ABC Jiaxun, which operates the pager business, jointly invested.

In view of the fact that the maturity of the business prospects of mobile communications needs time to observe, and Heung Kong Telecom CSL has inherent advantages, the operations of Hutchison Telecom and Telelink Telecom are of the nature of testing the waters, and their actions can be described as cautious.

However, just the year before last, Xunlian Telecom was acquired by First Pacific Co., Ltd. of the Indonesian Lin Fengsheng family, and then launched a comprehensive mobile communication service. Since last year, it has been competing head-on with Xiangjiang Telecom CSL.

Although Qinhe Group is listed as the largest conglomerate in Hong Kong, the outside world has no regard for Tang Huan's management skills in traditional business. Except for a few people such as Bao Yugang who once saved a lot of money in the Wharf acquisition war, In addition, most of them focus on the perception of strong background, overwhelming capital, and inexplicable good luck.

I don’t need to explain too much because I have a deep background. Although it is secretive, it can be regarded as understanding; the best example of how rich capital can overwhelm others is to use a lot of dollars to forcibly overwhelm Jardine who has repeatedly provoked; inexplicable good luck It is reflected in the fact that if it were not for the sudden arrival of "Black Monday", the Qinhe series might really be bitten to pieces by HSBC.

Tang Huan's title of the richest man comes from high technology, and Xiangjiang's side just listened to the wind and rain and recognized his ability in this area.But Xiangjiang, a small place, has never been able to have a high-tech existence worth mentioning, and then it is impossible to talk about competition with this Silicon Valley leader.

Xunlian Telecom, which has changed its face, also starts from this point, and wants to step on CSL of Xiangjiang Telecom with the attitude of crossing the river.

For a long time, the reason why Tang Huan has been diligently pursuing the application of his high-tech in Xiangjiang, Singapore, Funan and other places is because the market structure in these regions is limited, and it is relatively easy to summarize replicable templates and experiences to provide a large market like the United States. A reference for safe operation.

When Xunlian Telecom came with great momentum, it was when Xiangjiang Telecom CSL was planning to test the waters of 2G technology.So people who only heard the legend finally saw how Tang's high-tech kingdom taught the daredevils who broke into its territory.

Xunlian Telecom, which spent a lot of money, quickly piled up a batch of base stations and launched an extremely aggressive low-price promotion plan. However, after only a limited outbreak, it was spurned by users and fell into the quagmire. It was originally planning to make a blockbuster in Hong Kong. Lin Fengsheng was also caught in a dilemma. It was even rumored that he was going to sell Xunlian Telecom directly to his rival Xiangjiang Telecom CSL to stop the loss.

Those who have witnessed this scene, when intending to enter the field of TV, which Media Asia TV and TVB have jointly controlled for more than 10 years, are all thinking hard and trying to come up with the most perfect and feasible competition plan.

You know, not to mention that TV also belongs to Tang Huan's traditional territory, and the current stage is also the most active period for the application of various new technologies in this field, which is very likely to attract the other party's merciless attack.

Wheelock chose cable TV as its investment target, overriding satellite TV. It was due to the restrictions imposed by the Hong Kong government on many aspects including advertising, which made the project somewhat unpopular with investors. Tang Huan’s The heart of competition is also less, and the result is the same. The richest man is more interested in satellite TV than cable TV.

Under such circumstances, Wheelock made preparations with confidence, but the source of the program is a test of professionalism and accumulation. Wheelock cannot catch up with Media Asia TV and TVB in a short period of time, so it can only think about it. Ways to make up for shortcomings.

According to the suggestion given to Wu Guangzheng by his subordinates, "Wharf Cable TV Co., Ltd.", which is being established and perfected, plans to rebroadcast the channels of Media Asia TV and purchase the content produced by DreamWorks, and the news channel rebroadcasting will become more and more famous around the world. Coming to the big CNN show.

Tang Huan frowned and said, "Wharf Cable TV is so fully prepared, I'm really worried that it will disrupt the current relatively balanced situation of Hong Kong's TV industry."

Wu Guangzheng said with a smile: "The Hong Kong government is determined to issue the license, and if it falls into my hands, it will be much better than others."

"That's true." Tang Huan nodded. "There is no problem in buying Dreamworks' production content. TVB can participate in the auction, and Wharf Cable TV is naturally also eligible; I can also help coordinate the broadcast of CNN's programs; but the broadcast of Media Asia TV programs still needs to wait. Selina Chow will give you a professional reference."

"Then do it step by step, as long as you are not in a hurry to refuse." Wu Guangzheng said slyly: "I will appropriately lead these good news during the bidding process to improve competitiveness."

"You can do whatever you want." Tang Huan shrugged, and did not point out the reason why the other party was so keen on investing in the media. Just in early April this year, the third meeting of the Seventh National People's Congress passed the Xiangjiang Basic Law, which stipulated that the Chief Executive The resulting process naturally made some people with lofty ideals start planning early.It's just that the other party's own family seems to have made a foolish move...

Tang Huangang thought about this and heard Wu Guangzheng ask: "I heard a rumor that in order to save the confidence of Hong Kong's large capital consortium, the central government plans to set up an insurance fund in a third country so that each consortium can directly transfer assets to A third country to ensure investment confidence?"

"You are really well informed." Tang Huan smiled noncommittally.

"I am now the chairman of the board of directors of the Wharf Group. Of course I have to keep my ears open and pay attention to any signs of trouble." Wu Guangzheng smiled bitterly, "You must have heard that my brother-in-law, who is the chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, did He came up with a proposal to lease Hong Kong for ten years at a price of 100 billion Hong Kong dollars, which caused a misunderstanding from above and caused some of my father-in-law’s hard work to be wasted.”

Bao Yugang, who suffered from cancer, was really low on energy, and even had to give up his ambitions in the banking industry. He quit Standard Chartered Bank and left it to Qiu Tak-pa's family to dominate; and he only served as a consultant in his business empire. The eldest son-in-law, Su Haiwen, got Global Shipping, and the second son-in-law, Wu Guangzheng, got the most comfortable Wheelock.

It is probably because of this that Bao Yugang can no longer control the family members of each Lishantou like a man, which led to such a disturbance.

"Aren't you already separated in fact? You all live your own lives, so there's nothing to worry about." Tang Huan answered lazily, but wouldn't let go.

Wu Guangzheng was not so easy to dismiss, and asked persistently: "But I heard that Funan may become this third country..."

Tang Huan waved his hand and asked, "What do you think Qinhe is doing? Which big Chinese businessman in Xiangjiang has not been in one turmoil after another, betting on his superiors, and then speculating successfully. Now he is nothing more than a bargain hunter. Good opportunity, only those idiots who can't find food are restless and jumping up and down. Can't Li Bancheng's recent behavior give you a reference? If Wheelock's liquidity is a little tight, I can personally support it."

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In the conference room with a strong atmosphere, Li Junxia, ​​a brother of Xiangjiang police, is seriously arranging tasks.

At this time, a close friend came over and whispered a few words, and Li Junxia's face showed a rare joy, and immediately ordered: "Keep going."

Obviously, he has received good news.The mastermind behind the second kidnapping of Wang Dehui, retired police sergeant Zhong Weizheng, has been caught.Even though the scheming opponent cast aside everything, he still showed his flaws.

"Bah, a guy like you wants to play with the remote control thing?" Li Junxia, ​​who cursed secretly, continued to follow the instructions of the richest man in Tang Dynasty and planned the actions with a clear mind. His voice suddenly became excited: "Recently, there has been a lot of illegal activities in Xiangjiang. It is becoming more and more rampant, and even gun battles between gangsters and police officers often occur in downtown areas. We have encountered the most serious doubts, and this sweep is an opportunity to restore our honor."

"Once again, no one here is allowed to use private communication tools. Even if you go to the bathroom, at least two people must go together. If anyone is caught by me, you can figure out the consequences yourself."

Speaking of this, Li Junxia's face showed a somewhat cold look, "The Hong Kong government has reached an agreement with Funan to detain prisoners in a different place. I don't mind going to the trouble of sending the traitors there to enjoy the blue sky and clear water there without any modern pollution."

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Compared to the dignified and solemn atmosphere in the conference room, the atmosphere in a certain restaurant was extremely lively.Zhong Huagong, Zhong Huasheng, Zhong Huabo and other brothers sat together to drink and talk happily.

The topic they are talking about is that not long ago in May, when Laguna City was pre-selling uncompleted properties, the spectacular scene of eight hundred strong men rushing to the site and queuing up.

Located in East Lam Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Laguna City, jointly developed by Cheung Kong, Shell Petroleum and Hutchison Real Estate, has an extremely superior location, which makes the increasingly lawless and unsatisfactory community forces covet it, directing a funny story And ironic gangsters queuing up to speculate in real estate incidents.

Suddenly Zhong Huabo said carelessly, "Old Ten, since that Zhou Xingxing is so popular, why don't we just control it, so as not to be taken away by DreamWorks."

"The richest man hasn't been to Xiangjiang for more than a year, and you're in trouble?" Zhong Hua Gong said with a displeased look on his face, "We follow the rules. Everyone has a good face. If you rob someone else's artist, you'll be stabbed." It’s a hornet’s nest.”

Zhong Huabo laughed arrogantly, "The more you get involved, the more timid you become. Now that the sky in Xiangjiang is dark, the society is the world. We can speculate on real estate, so what's the point of robbing an artist..."

Suddenly, there was a commotion in the restaurant, and there was a stern voice: "The police department is in a special operation, please cooperate."

(End of this chapter)