Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 981
Atlanta, which hosted the [-] Summer Olympics, is the largest city in the southern United States.

Therefore, Americans often use Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, which is about [-] kilometers south of downtown Atlanta, as a transfer point for domestic long-distance travel, and its passenger transfer volume ranks among the best in the world.

Since many big names in the IT industry came to Atlanta to watch the "Super Bowl", there were quite spectacular business jets parked at the airport.Many pilots are busy preparing to respond to the take-off request of their bosses who attach great importance to time.

However, these pilots are destined to have a rest tonight.Gein, they received phone instructions one after another to leave Atlanta tomorrow.

At the same time, airlines have received notices to cancel tickets.

The top circle of the global IT industry, which has collectively temporarily changed its schedule, has moved to a conference room in the Georgia Dome, and has spoken to Louis Gerstner, chairman of the Zheru Management Committee, and John Fenyuan, CEO. Chambers and Brad Swahlberg, CEO of Zheru Software, inquired about what kind of intention Mr. Richest wanted to convey in the words he said to the media before.

Unspokenly, everyone's concern is whether Tang Huan really wants to weaken his huge influence in the IT industry by abolishing his martial arts.

If so, that day is about to change!
John Chambers smiled wryly: "As I recall it now, Tang did express this intention in exchange for the Department of Justice's withdrawal of the antitrust lawsuit against Zheru Software."

Everyone looked at Louis Gerstner and Brad Swahlberg again, but the two shook their heads slightly, unwilling to say more.

As a result, the conference room, where the CEOs were seriously gathered, fell into silence.

Everyone is wondering if Tang Huan "retires from the rivers and lakes", is it equivalent to removing an unreachable mountain from his head, and ushering in a new world of development.

The secret is here.

Otherwise, if a CEO is randomly picked out here, they are all princes, why would they waste their time willingly waiting here!

Not long after, the richest man finally walked in.

Looking around at the people with different thoughts, Tang Huan said: "I'm sorry everyone, I just wanted to invite everyone to enjoy a wonderful game, and at the same time take this opportunity to exchange ideas about the development of the industry, but I didn't expect it to delay you precious time."

IBM CEO Peng Mingsheng said a few false words, it doesn't matter, etc., and then changed the subject: "Tang, how did I hear that you told the reporter that you want to retire?"

"I do." Tang Huan nodded frankly, "The monopoly case between the United States of America v. Zheru Software Company has been going on until now. Under the pressure of politically correct anti-monopoly, Zheru Software Company has nowhere to go. .In fact, everyone knows the crux of the matter even if they don’t say it out loud. I’m willing to use my influence in the industry in exchange for Zheru Software’s not being split up.”

Palmisano sighed, "Actually, just like IBM did 20 years ago, try to wait as long as possible. The government has changed, and the turning point may come soon!"

Tang Huan smiled openly, "It's a blessing that the industry survived the 'Year [-] Bug', but for Zheru Software, it has also used up an excuse for delay."

"And the delay in the monopoly case between the United States of America v. Zheru Software Company has invisibly allowed the Department of Justice to carefully collect more evidence."

"More importantly, the anti-monopoly fine issued by the European Union has also left Zheru Software Company with no excuses."

"This time, the Department of Justice is not in a hurry to restart the monopoly case of the United States of America v. Zheru Software Company, but largely waits until February 28th and February 29th, the last time when the two 'millennium bugs' may break out. After the node is over, it is obviously going to be a one-off battle."

"Under such circumstances, I can only use my withdrawal to express most sincerely that Zheru Software does not want to monopolize in its heart, and I hope that the Ministry of Justice can look at the status quo of this natural monopoly with a new perspective."

Seeing what Tang Huan said so brightly, all the CEOs at the scene sighed sadly, like "the government brutally interfered with the freedom of the market" and "the encounter of Zheru Software Company today foretells the ceiling of other companies tomorrow." and so on.

Tang Huan, who had a panoramic view of all this, knew that most of the people in front of him were secretly happy in their hearts, and he was glad that there was a big mountain missing from his head.

However, Tang Huan did not show the slightest displeasure on his face, but continued earnestly: "I will not participate in this year's Zheru Spring Developers Conference."

"It's just that I want to tell everyone that the new century has come, and the changes in the rules of the game caused by the booming Internet are also profoundly changing the living environment. I hope you think twice before acting."

"Finally, I wish you all the best!"

While Tang Huan clasped his fists and bowed, the warm applause lasted for a long time, and the cable news network, which was licensed, recorded this moment in history.

Tang Huan waved his hand and left with a calm expression.

……

In the next few days, major mainstream media rushed to report this sudden event.

The headline of the "Wall Street Journal" is very powerful, "The new era of IT after Tang has come!" "

The "New York Times" analyzed: In recent years, Lady Luck has no longer favored Tang.Tang's IT kingdom was deeply involved in the anti-monopoly vortex; even, a very important elder in Tang's family passed away.Tang, who was once known as the strongest man of the century, may be disheartened, and he can't even do it anymore!
The San Francisco Independent, the largest Chinese newspaper in the United States controlled by Fang's Newspapers, published a sad headline: "Heroes also have their twilight."

On the cover of the latest issue of "Time" magazine, there are two photos of Tang Huan in early [-] and early [-]. Under the detailed comparison, people can see that Tang Huan's temples have appeared Huafa.

"The 45-year-old Tang has experienced too much, and now he is finally tired!" "Time" magazine said sensationally.

The "New York Post" sarcastically compared: The Oakland Raiders won, but its owner lost.

The "New York Daily News" broke the news: The intelligence collected from various sources shows that Tang is indeed reducing his influence in the IT field by selling his shares in the IT company.

According to a senior person on Wall Street, as early as a few months ago, Tang submitted relevant documents to the Securities and Exchange Commission and entrusted Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America to conduct the transaction.

The reason why the reaction of the capital market was mediocre and the media was slow to understand was that the transaction was limited to institutions, and the traditional large groups on the East Coast of the United States, including Citigroup and Morgan, became the most important buyers.

As for the scale of the transaction, it can only be described as amazing.

In order to show that reducing his influence in the IT field is not empty talk, Tang sold almost half of his net worth, which is roughly equivalent to the 737 billion US dollars involved in the ExxonMobil merger approved by the European Union and the US Federal Trade Commission last year. three times.

Specifically, in this huge and unimaginable transaction, Tang sold all the shares in Fangyuan in his own hands to show his separation from the personal computer industry; and the shares of Zheru Software Company, he only had 5.00% left in his hands About; As for other shares, it is not clear yet.

In addition, Tang personally confirmed that the hundreds of billions of dollars gained from this transaction will not fall into his personal pocket, but will be donated to the Shennong Foundation after signing an agreement early.

The "New York Post" was furious when they saw that the rival in the same city was so predictable, and hurriedly concocted another article, "Farewell, Tang, the richest man's position is not guaranteed".

It seems that the rhetoric is still "false", and the "New York Post" continued to publish reports: Tang bid farewell to IT. Another brainstorm, the California High Speed ​​Rail, also fell into operational difficulties due to the California power crisis, environmental protection and other reasons.

……

The news of Tang Huan's retreat from the Jianghu has occupied the entire February of the US and even the global media, even thinking that there is not enough time.

There is no other reason, this really means that an era is coming to an end!
Removing Tang Huan, the insurmountable mountain, seemed to free the entire IT industry from the long-standing oppression, and then rejoiced with unprecedented vitality.

The Nasdaq index, which best represents the prosperity of the high-tech industry, has stepped on the scale line of [-] points like a wild horse after reaching the level of [-] points. Amidst the cheers, they ran towards the [-] point.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is also in full swing, and it seems that the prediction that it will reach [-] points in the next few years has really been confirmed.

Under such circumstances, Tang Huan's retreat from the world seemed to be a great joy.

……

At this time, Tang Huan, who is still enough to be called the richest man, is cultivating himself in "Chang'an City", as if he was washing his hands in a real golden basin.

The actual situation is of course not like this. Tang Huan has been paying close attention to the changes in the current situation.

He is only 45 years old this year. He is in his prime at the age of ninety-five. How can he live in leisurely life? This is just another starting point.

Tang Huan just asked the Shennong Foundation to allocate one billion US dollars for the environmental protection of the canal dug in the Kela Isthmus.Siam, the saddest protagonist in the Asian financial turmoil, completely knelt down in front of the richest man!

The time has come to mid-March, according to the original historical trajectory of time and space,. The COM bubble should have burst.

However, the current Nasdaq index, not only still shows no signs of falling, but also happily goes straight to [-] points.

Tang Huan, who was watching coldly, couldn't help frowning.

Is this because my "butterfly effect" is too strong and the "positive energy" I bring is too much?
Since the bubble has not yet burst, how about poking it, will it burst?

Tang Huan's profound eyes fell on the report documents on the table.

After February 28th and February 29th, the last two possible times of the "Millennium Bug" outbreak, passed safely, the monopoly case of the United States of America against Zheru Software Company was finally restarted.

After such a long delay in the middle, the evidence researched by the Ministry of Justice is more sufficient. Just the accounts audited by Andersen, which is considered to be the improper subsidy of hardware manufacturers by Zheru Software Company, are full of more than a dozen suitcases.

However, the Ministry of Justice, adhering to the politically correct style, showed no sign of letting go of Zheru Software. In the first court session in early March, it submitted all the materials in one go.

In the upcoming third trial, it depends on the judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, Thomas Penfield Jackson.

David Boyce, the chief lawyer of Zheru Software's legal team, also confessed to Tang Huan, don't take chances this time!

At the same time, media like the "New York Post", which has been blackmailing Tang for more than ten years, gloated and shouted: "Tang's begging for mercy is doomed to be useless!"

"If you are prospered because of me, you should also decline because of me. Let's learn again and poke the bubbles so that everyone's dizzy heads can be sober." Tang Huan, who was too cold at the height, patted the table Documents, he said to himself.

Do what you want, Tang Huan immediately called Zhuang Menghua, Tang Wenmao and others, and said in a deep voice: "On March [-], the judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, the day Thomas Penfield Jackson announced the verdict, make A flash point for concentrated selling of shares of high-tech companies whose stock prices belong to the leaders."

Zhuang Menghua asked: "What if Thomas Penfield Jackson announces a good result that Zheru Software's monopoly will not be established?"

Tang Huan waved his hands indifferently, "It's not important anymore."

……

On Friday, March [-], [-], the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia was surrounded by media reporters.

In the afternoon of the same day, Thomas Penfield Jackson pronounced in court that Zheru Software was established as a monopoly.

Facing media questions, Brad Swahlberg, CEO of Zheru Software, said with a heavy face: "I feel very sorry for this result. As for Zheru Software, it will appeal to the Supreme Court. "

The Nasdaq index on this day originally rushed to 5882.52 points, but affected by this news, it finally closed at 5798.62 points.

Market analysts interpreted one after another: Little meaning, this is just a stock market correction.

Everyone felt that it was reasonable, and then the media said with emotion: It seems that Tang's retreat on his own initiative did not bring about a safe ending for Zheru Software Company.

In this hustle and bustle, Saturday and Sunday passed quickly, and a new trading day arrived.

On Monday, March 800, 4879, the stock market took a drastic change. The Nasdaq index plummeted more than [-] points unprecedentedly, directly falling below [-] points, and closed at [-] points that day.

At the same time, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which once reached 1 points, and the S&P 500 Index, which once reached [-] points, also fell to varying degrees.

What's happening here?
Wall Street, which was shrouded in a joyful atmosphere, immediately let out a series of exclamations!
Not to mention, there are indeed talents, and the "reason" was quickly found out-this may be related to the annual and quarterly reports released by various Internet retailers.

Last year in the United States was a hot year for e-commerce.Otherwise, Time magazine wouldn't have named Amazon's CEO, Jeff Bezos, Time's Person of the Year.

However, a fact shown in various annual reports and quarterly reports is a bit beyond people's expectations.

During the [-] Christmas sales season, almost every Internet retailer that seemed to be thriving was underperforming.

． The COM company has been burning money and robbing traffic for so many years. In fact, it has been implementing the same development routine, that is, to "be bigger" as quickly as possible, and then consider how to become "excellent".

Of course, there must be exceptions among the numerous companies. For example, Amazon, led by Jeff Bezos, does the opposite.

Now, the conclusions drawn from these annual reports and quarterly reports seem to be negating. COM company has tried and tested successful development experience over the years.

The somewhat confused investors immediately praised the analysis results as if they were grasping at straws.

It's easy to find the reason!
The choice of development path is inherently controversial, and this reaction of the stock market may be a kind of reactive self-adjustment.

On Tuesday, March 21, 200, the performance of the Nasdaq index stabilized, only falling by more than [-] points.

Well, sure enough, there are signs of stabilization!

On Wednesday, March 22, [-], the Nasdaq fell by less than [-] points.

Well, it's really steady!
On Thursday, March 23, 100, the Nasdaq fell more than [-] points.

OK, keep going!

On Friday, March 24, 400, the Nasdaq index suddenly suffered another convulsion, plummeting more than 4000 points, falling below [-] points.

People who were lucky enough suddenly discovered that funds and institutions with special codes had already begun to liquidate and flee.

The elites of Tiger Fund were sitting in the office, looking at the computer screen, and all of them were sweating.

Fortunately, not the last one to run.

(End of this chapter)