Rebirth of the Tech Madman

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After testifying in court at the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and finishing showing off cuteness, Tang Huan went straight to Silicon Valley One to clean his ears, flew across the Atlantic Ocean, and came to Paris, France, to watch the final of the 16th FIFA World Cup live. Leisure and relaxation, while also coming to Europe to deal with some must-see business.

As a result, the richest man had just heard a report on the current situation in Russia, and the assistant carefully sent a fax of a newspaper.

Tang Huan's complexion immediately turned from sunny to cloudy as he watched the U.S. Vice President Al Gore rant about the United States of America v. Zheru Software Company monopoly case.

The ship queen, Christina, took the fax and glanced at it twice, then cut it with disdain, Politicians can turn heads faster than us women!

Speaking of this, she teased her man again, By the way, I remember, didn't you say before that Al Gore is the US vice president who knows it best? But now, why did he suddenly have a relationship with you, an IT man? The representative of the field, the relationship suddenly cooled down and seemed to be turning against each other?

How would I know, why did he suddenly have a convulsion? The richest man said angrily, A representative in the IT field... That's why the monopoly case of the United States of America v. It’s like a maggot, you can’t get rid of it no matter what!”

The ship queen no longer flirted with Mr. Richest Man, but pointed to the core of the problem and speculated: As the saying goes, no profit can't afford it. Then, Al Gore should be doing it for some benefit, so he didn't hesitate to tear himself apart with you.

It's definitely a big idea to let the dignified Vice President of the United States ignore him. Tang Huan nodded in agreement, As early as January this year, it was rumored that Al Gore might represent the Democratic Party , to compete for the 2000-year U.S. presidential election. It’s just that he himself has never made any positive response to this.”

Now it seems that Al Gore should start preparations. Otherwise, he wouldn't need to go through the United States of America v. Zheru software company monopoly case to gain a sense of presence.

Christina hypothesized curiously: If Al Gore wins the next election, like the old US Vice President Bush ten years ago, what will happen to the United States of America v. Zheru software company monopoly case?

Of course it makes the situation worse. The richest man snorted, Some of my political consultants analyzed not long ago that Al Gore's political ideas are getting closer and closer to populism.

If he comes to power, he will only cut down the towering tree of Zheru Software Company for the sake of political correctness.

The ship queen blinked her eyes and continued to ask, What about Al Gore's political background?

In all fairness, the current vice president of the United States has accumulated remarkable achievements in all aspects. Tang Huan smiled wryly, Al Gore has won the trust of Bill Clinton and is the most important adviser to the White House. First lady Hillary Clinton has a rivalry.

From an external point of view, in addition to catching up with the big bull market, the unemployment rate of this term of the Democratic Party government has repeatedly set the lowest record in history. Bill Clinton will leave a considerable amount of government. rule the inheritance.

Christina thought for a while and reminded: I remember that TCI, the largest cable TV operator that almost bought Atlantic Bell, also fell into a monopoly dispute because of its overwhelming cable network. Its controlling shareholder and CEO John Malone was heavily criticized by Al Gore before he stepped down.

Tang Huan pondered: According to what you say, Al Gore has tasted the sweetness and gained experience?

So what? The ship queen smiled and said, Although John Malone is recognized as an extremely difficult business tycoon, you, the world's richest man, get along with each other for a long time, the more unpredictable you will be. .”

The richest man laughed out of the compliment, and held the ship queen's hand, I've been married for so many years, you still don't know my background?

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July 12, 1998

The final of the 16th FIFA World Cup was held in Paris, with the host team France playing against the Selecao Brazil team.

Because in the last U.S. Soccer World Cup, Mr. Richest, in order to have a good football market after the official operation of the Major League Soccer in his own sports industry, he quietly took Brazil, which had encountered the host U.S. team, The team was sacrificed in an upset so that the US team could play one more round. Therefore, in the final of this World Cup, there was no unprecedented gimmick of a showdown between the host and the defending champion.

If one less historical record is missing, Tang Huan has nothing to be ashamed of, because it is so worth it!

At the final stage of the World Cup in France, many statistics have been basically settled.

For example, the total number of spectators in the stadium was nearly 2.8 million, with an average of less than 44,000 per game. In contrast, the last World Cup held in the football deserted United States had a total of nearly 400,000 spectators. One million, almost 70,000 per game on average.

You know, this data is still gorgeously generated when the French World Cup has eight more participating teams than the American World Cup.

Leveraging this shareholder style, the American Major League Soccer market is booming. Although it is not as good as the Major League Football, Major League Baseball, and the NBA, it can be said to be popular and rich.

Besides, anyway, in the final of this World Cup, there will be similar unexplainable scenes.

It is nothing more than that the means and chips have been replaced by secret exchanges between countries. For example, France should be on the way to canceling the US$300 million debt to Brazil that cannot withstand scrutiny.

Face engineering is everywhere.

In the traditional sense, among the big countries in Western Europe, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy have long inlaid the jewel of the Football World Cup championship on their crowns, leaving only France that has not yet received such an honor.

From the perspective of those in power, if this territory can be filled in, the richness of political rewards is self-evident.

The Stade de France where the final was held was full of seats; French President Jacques Chirac, Joao Havelange who stepped down from the FIFA presidency this year, and the new FIFA president Sepp Blatter , the world's richest man Tang Huan and other heavyweights all appeared...

This grand event itself has already vaguely explained how much France is looking forward to winning the Hercules Cup tonight, and may even be ready to cheer.

Of course, the premise of any operation must have the corresponding strength to lay the groundwork.

For example, in the next Korea-Japan World Cup football match in the original time and space, amidst a lot of criticism, the Korean team that got rid of the Italian team and the Spanish team and advanced to the semi-finals, first of all, it is not mud that cannot support the wall, look The number of times people have reached the World Cup finals shows the problem.

In the final stage of this Football World Cup, the number of participating teams increased from 24 to 32, but the should come still didn't come!

Besides, the current host French team, although Thierry Henry and David Trezeguet are still inexperienced rookies, lack of top forwards to guarantee goals, which leads to the performance of the strikers, is not flattering; The midfield and defense are very strong. In the six games so far, not counting the penalty shootout against Italy, they only conceded two goals, the least number of goals conceded by any participating team.

With such a foundation, it is justifiable to say that the French team has long been a champion.

When Tang Huan greeted French President Jacques Chirac, he said honestly: I wish the French team a perfect victory tonight!

Jacques Chirac said with a smile on his face: Don, I'm really busy now. I will arrange a special time the day after tomorrow to have a detailed talk with you at the Elysee Palace.

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After the start of the much-anticipated final, the French team went against the expectations of many pre-match analysis experts. It was still the same as the previous games, attacking across the board, and the Brazilian team was a little confused. The two forwards Bebeto and Ronaldo could hardly touch the ball until the 24th minute when he made his first threatening attack.

Just when people still wishful thinking that the Brazilian team was controlling the rhythm, in the 27th minute, in the second match between France and Saudi Arabia in the group stage, Zida was sent off by a red card for viciously trampling on the opposing player. Inside, he received a corner kick from Petit, avoided Leonardo's defense, and scored a powerful goal to give the French team the lead.

Beautiful! The richest man, who applauded and praised, muttered to himself, I came today to watch your wonderful performance, not Ronaldo who mysteriously became a soft-legged shrimp again.

After the French team led 1-0, the momentum of the French was like a rainbow, and the attack was wave after wave. Those who were optimistic about the Brazil team finally realized that something was wrong with the Selecao.

In the 46th minute, Givalsh created a corner kick opportunity, Djorkaeff took it, and Zidane headed to the top, adding another point for the French team.

So hearty!

so perfect!

The Stade de France, which accommodated 75,000 people, suddenly boiled!

The ship queen Christina also couldn't stop admiring: The transfer fee of 3.5 million euros to Bordeaux Football Club is really worth it!

Tang Huan laughed, Look, this game will only be more lively!

In the 68th minute, Desailly was shown a second yellow card for fouling Cafu and was sent off. The French team lost one player on the field.

With this sudden change that seems to be a turning point, it did not bring actual benefits to the Brazilian team. The French team's still strong midfield and defense on the opposite side did not make any achievements except for relying more and more on personal breakthroughs; In the 90th minute before the end, the French team scored the third goal in a quick counterattack.

In this regard, the Samba Army suffered a disastrous defeat, and the Gallic Rooster won!

Watching the French team captain Didier Deschamps lift the Hercules Cup, Mr. Richest Man, who got a complete rest by appreciating this wonderful final, couldn't help feeling: Strength alone is not everything! The mouth of US Vice President Al Gore Cannon, although it seems insignificant, but it must be guarded against insignificance and cannot be ignored!

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When Tang Huan came to Europe this time, besides relaxing, he still had a lot of business to do.

Seeing that Zheru Software was sued by the Ministry of Justice and 20 federal states in the United States, IBen and the European Union are also a little bit ready to move, and the richest man had to plan ahead.

The Prime Minister of Yiben changes too frequently, so the public relations target is below; Germany and France are the dominant players in the European Union, so the lobbying direction must find the upper hand.

While talking with French President Jacques Chirac, who was still immersed in the great joy of successfully hosting the French Football World Cup, Tang Huan took the initiative to bring up the ongoing monopoly case between the United States of America v. Zheru Software Company.

Jacques Chirac smiled when he heard the sound of the piano: France should be Zheru Software's largest investment in Europe, right?

Not only the biggest, but also the most important! The richest man nodded, And this trend will not change.

Jacques Chirac shrugged and asked back: Then why do I not pay attention to Zheru Software's concerns?

Tang Huan flattered: Two years later, in the next century, when I look back at this decision made by Your Excellency the President, I will definitely find that it is extremely wise and correct!

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The next stop for the richest man is naturally another member of the European Union, Germany.

The current German chancellor, Helmut Kohl, who played a key role in the process of German reunification, is busy with the upcoming election, and the outlook is not very optimistic.

After all, although the results of the reunification of the two Germanys are brilliant, West Germany has been dragged down by the burden of East Germany since then. A series of problems have been exposed one after another in these years, and the people will naturally blame Helmut Kohl. superior.

When Tang Huan visited the dignitaries here, he deeply felt the politically correct preference of the Holy Mother~bitch style for anti-monopoly.

Although the richest man could not help being disappointed, he was not in a hurry or panicked. Anyway, no matter how powerful Germany is, the European Union is not its one-talker, and there is still a lot of room for operation.

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Putting this matter aside for the time being, Tang Huan then visited the Philips headquarters and formally signed a pledge for Yanle Entertainment Group's acquisition of PolyGram.

With the dust of this transaction worth more than 10 billion US dollars settled, the world's largest music group was born!

The various media who got the news were naturally startled again.

Although PolyGram's performance began to be a little weak, it was not so bad that Philips' strong man cut his wrist and stopped the loss.

The main reason is that new changes such as digital music and Internet music have caused the traditional recording industry to fall into confusion.

At the same time, Philips made a major change in its business strategy, that is, to focus on hardware products, the traditional advantage field, so it put Polygram, which has no clear direction, before digital music has a greater impact on the traditional record industry. , One sold out.

Unlike Philips who dare not open up new battlefields and is conservative in operating digital music, the richest man has already made plans.

He said enthusiastically at the press conference: The traditional recording industry must face up to the general trend of digital music. Yanle Entertainment Group will work hard to explore a new direction for the industry that can still guarantee income!