Rebirth of the Tech Madman

Atlanta, which hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics, is the largest city in the southern United States.

Therefore, Americans often use Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, which is about 11 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.

As many of the biggest names in the world came to Atlanta to watch the Super Bowl, the airport parked a very spectacular scale of business jets. And many pilots are busy making preparations to respond to the take-off request of their boss who attaches great importance to time at any time.

However, these pilots are destined to relax tonight. Gein, they have received phone calls and instructions to leave Atlanta tomorrow.

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

The top circle of the global industry, which collectively temporarily changed the itinerary, has moved to a conference room in the Georgia Dome, and you have spoken to Louis Gerstner, Chairman of the Zheru Management Committee, and John Qian, CEO of Fangyuan. Boss 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 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.

CEO Peng Mingsheng falsely said a few 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 and 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.”

Peng Mingsheng sighed like a cat and a mouse, Actually, just like twenty 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 2000 Bug' safely, 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 did not rush to restart the monopoly case of the United States of America v. Zheru Software Company, but largely waited until February 28 and February 29. These two 'millennium bugs' may The last time node of the outbreak has passed, and it is obviously going to be a battle.

In this case, I can only use my own exit,

To express it most sincerely, Zheru Software does not want to monopolize from its heart, and hopes 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 title of the Wall Street Journal is very atmospheric, A New Era After Tang Comes!

The New York Times analyzed: In recent years, Lady Luck has no longer favored Tang. Tang's kingdom was deeply involved in the vortex of anti-monopoly; even, a very important elder of 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 1999 and early 2000. Under the detailed comparison, people can see that Tang Huan's temples have appeared Huafa.

Forty-five-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 field by selling his company's shares.

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 field is not empty talk, Tang sold almost half of his net worth, which is roughly equivalent to the US$73.7 billion Exxon Mobil merger approved by the European Union and the US Federal Trade Commission last year. 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 only 100% of the shares in Zheru Software Company were left in his hands. About five; As for the shares in other aspects, 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 words are still false, and the New York Post continued to publish reports: Saying goodbye to Tang, 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 world from its long-standing oppression, and then rejoiced with unprecedented vitality.

The NASDAQ index, which can best represent the prosperity of the high-tech industry, has stepped on the scale line of 5,500 points like a wild horse after reaching the level of 5,000 points. Amidst the cheers, they ran towards the 6,000 point.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is also in full swing, and it seems that the prediction that it will reach 36,000 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 forty-five years old this year, ninety-five years old, he is at the peak of his age, how can he live idle, it is nothing more than 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 bubble should burst.

However, the current Nasdaq index, not only still shows no signs of falling, but also happily goes straight to 6,000 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 deep gaze fell on the report document on the table.

When February 28th and February 29th, the last two possible outbreaks of the Year 2000 Bug, passed safely, the monopoly case of the United States of America v. Zheru Software Co., Ltd. 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 from Lei Feng again and poke the foam to make everyone's dizzy heads clear up. , 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 17, 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 17, 2000, 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.

On this day, the Nasdaq index originally rushed to 10, but affected by this news, it finally closed at 10.

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 20, 2000, the stock market changed dramatically. The Nasdaq index plummeted more than 800 points unprecedentedly, directly falling below 5,000 points, and closed at 4879 points that day.

At the same time, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which once reached 12,000 points, and the S\u0026P 500, which once reached 1,600 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 1999 Christmas sales season, almost every Internet retailer that seemed to be thriving was underperforming.

.The company has been burning money to grab traffic for so many years. In fact, it has been implementing the same development routine, that is, to be bigger as fast 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 negate the company's successful development experience that has been tried and tested over the years.

Investors who were a little confused 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, 2000, the performance of the Nasdaq index stabilized, only falling by more than 200 points.

Well, sure enough, there are signs of stabilization!

On Wednesday, March 22, 2000, the Nasdaq fell less than 200 points.

Well, it's really steady!

On Thursday, March 23, 2000, the Nasdaq fell more than 100 points.

OK, keep going!

On Friday, March 24, 2000, the Nasdaq index suddenly suffered another convulsion, plummeting more than 400 points, falling below 4,000 points.

People who were lucky enough to find out that special funds and institutions have already started to liquidate and fled.

The elites of the Tiger Fund are sitting in the office at this moment, looking at the computer screen, all wiping off cold sweat.

Fortunately, not the last one to run.