Rebirth of the Tech Madman

Just follow the trend. Tang Huan casually said modestly, and greeted the other party warmly.

Its headquarters are in Fort Worth, Texas, the home of the Bush family's oil business.

After failing to run for the Texas House of Representatives, Bush Jr. is trying to find a breakthrough in business.

Now that he came to the door uninvited, he must have come to further strengthen the friendship and show the friendship of the landlord.

Walking in the rivers and lakes, some people rely on their skills, while others rely on their connections. Whether it is Bush Sr. or Bush Jr., it is obvious that he has done extremely well on the latter.

In the original time and space, since assuming the presidency, Bush Jr.'s intelligence level has been the focus of many media and rumors. Some people even think that Bush Jr.'s IQ is too low.

The strongest evidence, of course, is that Bush Jr. made grammatical errors, some errors in pronunciation and incoherent performance in various public speeches, which became the subject of ridicule on the TV talk show Saturday Night Live.

But in fact, Bush Jr. is not the first US president to receive such critical treatment.

Regardless of Bush Jr.'s IQ, his EQ is definitely sufficient. You must know that both Bush Sr. and Bush Jr. have attended the same university—Yale University for two generations, and are members of Skull and Bones. If people are really idiots, they won't be able to play.

Of course, although the media hasn't revealed it yet, Tang Huan knows that during the period between Bush Jr.'s military service and before his marriage. He did have some previous convictions, including drinking to excess and debauchery, and was arrested in Maine for DUI. He was fined $150 and his local driver's license was suspended for two years.

But this is not a sign from another aspect that Bush Jr., who came from a famous family, was quite real in his life when he was young.

At the very least, Tang Huan is very casual in the process of interacting with Bush Jr., and he doesn't need to deliberately maintain the so-called etiquette of the upper class.

The same is true for the other party. Tang Huanzheng was talking to John Roach when he rushed into the office.

then. Tang Huan simply asked someone to find two bottles of red wine, turned the formal business negotiation into a relaxed party chat, and even married two other important people.

When the former was still working as a purchasing manager, he was touched by seeing the company's computers. And began to design similar products by itself, and tried to persuade John Roach to let him enter the field of personal computers.

The latter is a technical expert dug from National Semiconductor Corporation,

Under severe cost constraints, a cheap personal computer such as the trs-80 was developed.

In fact, how could the industry not know about the disdain for the trs-80 series computers and the unceremonious title of junk.

John Roach and others tried to reverse this public image, but to no avail. Because the parent company tandy disagrees.

Although the trs-80 series of personal computers seem to be very lively in the market, their profits are really not satisfactory, which is included in the entire revenue. The proportion is not large.

And the TRS-80 series of personal computers, priced at a few hundred dollars, is a well-deserved bargain in the microcomputer market, but it is almost the most expensive item on the shelf.

The data on the report is not good-looking, and the risk is still so high. Naturally, the immediate bosses do not want to get bogged down in the fiercely competitive personal computer market, and it is better to return to the old business.

To know. As early as the mid-1970s, the number of branches in China exceeded 3,000.

Although most of them are small in scale. But in terms of layout, it has reached the level of going deep into the grassroots. The general public is basically used to buying what they need in China, and the overall sales and profits are not bad.

The differences in business philosophy prompted them to switch to the embrace of the new owner, and Tang Huan also understood what these people wanted in their hearts.

In fact, in the original time and space, after the launch of ibm-, miscellaneous troops like trs-80 would not be able to handle it after two or three years. Probably always in the frontier era.

Therefore, it is impossible for Tang Huan to continue wasting resources on the inherently deficient trs-80 series computers as he wished.

Of course, this true thought will not be directly manifested in the specific statement, he took a roundabout route.

For the software application of the trs-80 series computer, I will specially arrange Zheru engineers to provide upgrade support. At the same time, it should be feasible to design a network adapter to provide a capacity expansion function connected to the second-generation Fangyuan computer. You Go to Zheru headquarters in Silicon Valley to take charge of this.

Between different sensibilities, Tang Huan limited the follow-up resources of the trs-80 series computers to the level of software functions and limited new hardware features, and at the same time transferred the technical core of the trs-80.

Perhaps, Silicon Valley is the real place where this talent can be used, and the other party happily agreed.

When I passed by a few branches, I found a common interesting phenomenon. Many children who are very curious about electronic products gather there to play, and even wait until their parents come to pick them up before leaving. Tang Huan started talking Turned and said.

I will let the following rectify these irregularities. John Roach replied quickly.

No, that's good. Tang Huan waved his hand, I suggest. Set up a small display center in each branch of the store so that users can understand our products. For example, the second-generation Fangyuan computer and Xiaobawang game console.

John Roach and the others nodded in understanding. They understood that Tang Huan bought it because of this huge and complete sales network. Now it is natural to take some actions to give full play to this advantage.

In addition, the sales and leasing of VCRs will also start soon. The sources of the videotapes are provided by MGM and United Artists. You need to go to Hollywood to learn more about this matter.

Unknowingly. Tang Huan removed two of the Audio-Technica.

He picked up the wine glass and took a sip, In general, we operate independently, but we must also actively coordinate with Zheru and EA's service centers in major cities. As for the current major work focus, it is to spread information as soon as possible Office.

Obviously, Tang Huan hoped to follow the business route of Suning and Gome in the original time and space, and not to involve too many irrelevant business fields. The various products he launched step by step were enough for them to keep busy.

After the refreshed John Roach, h and left, Bush Jr. joked, Don, your computer is amazing now. Texas oil tycoon Jack Grimm is going to go to sea to find the Titanic. He failed twice. After returning with success, I heard that he is planning to launch the third operation according to the search pattern of your treasure hunting fleet.

Ships sunk for different reasons. The traces and wreckage formed on the seabed are also different. It is reflected on the computer, which is the programming of different mathematical models, and then according to the input data again and again, it gives results that are helpful for treasure hunting. This is The magic you said.

Tang Huan explained as simple as possible. Then he smiled playfully, However. No matter how carefully prepared in advance, it depends on whether the goddess of luck will favor the treasure hunter.

That's true. Treasure hunting depends more on luck than oil field exploration. Bush Jr. used his own experience to make a comparison.

By the way, I'll introduce a project from the military to your treasure hunting ship. Do you want to accept it? Bush Jr. suddenly changed the subject and said in a low voice.

Tang Huan narrowed his eyes slightly. At first he thought that the other party was just here to make friends, but he didn't expect that there was another purpose.

Is there any trouble here? Tang Huan asked cautiously.

You don't have to be so careful. It's just helping the military find the two nuclear submarines that disappeared many years ago. As long as you sign the confidentiality clause and strictly abide by it. Bush waved his hand carelessly, The military mainly wants to live They want to see people, they want to see dead bodies, and find out the truth of the accident, especially they are worried that the nuclear reactor in the submarine will fall into the hands of the Soviets.

I was really taken aback just now. I thought I was going to be recruited to perform some dangerous mission. Upon hearing this, Tang Huan put on a relaxed expression and laughed, I believe that the members of the treasure hunting fleet , I am very willing to accept this new experience. However, a deadline must be agreed in advance. You know, my fleet is also preparing to go to the Atlantic Ocean to find the Titanic.

After being slightly taken aback, Bush Jr. also laughed, So, isn't Jack Grimm going to be disappointed for the third time? .”

That's not necessarily true. In the final analysis, it depends on who the goddess of luck will favor. Tang Huan shook his head, but he was muttering in his heart. In the project of finding the Titanic, he can definitely find one. Those who want to gain prestige should wash up and sleep as soon as possible.

...

Bush Jr., who is quite influential in Texas, entertained Tang Huan warmly, and the shadow of some dandies loomed.

During this period, the two inevitably talked about business.

Because his family has a strong foundation in the oil industry, Bush Jr. naturally inherited his father's business and became a partner or president of several companies.

The overall oil market is not optimistic. Tang Huan shook his head. As far as I know, oil tanker companies in Asia and Greece are all seeking industrial transformation because of this.

In theory, it shouldn't be. The impact of the Iran-Iraq War on the world's oil supply relationship cannot be ignored. Bush frowned, somewhat puzzled.

Tang Huan smiled noncommittally. I thought who knows, but the Soviet Union must have suffered the most. Without this foreign exchange income, even buying food will become a problem in a few years.

If there is no shady scene in it, it can only be explained by agnosticism.

Don't look at Tang Huan as a layman in the oil industry, but his rapid accumulation of wealth has been witnessed and admired by countless people. Bush Jr. naturally attaches great importance to his opinions.

What's more, in terms of Tang Huan's current business status, industry differences are no longer so important. That is to say, it has reached the point where one method can master all methods.

Be careful with your business, or you'll have nothing to do. Bush Jr. struggled for a while. Finally, he smiled freely.

Tang Huan pondered for a while, and said slowly: You lost the election for the Texas House of Representatives before. It may not have nothing to do with your public popularity. Then you might as well take advantage of this dormant time and build your personal public image to make a comeback.

Then what method should we adopt? Bush Jr. asked with great interest.

For example, you can start with sports and buy a major league team for fun. Tang Huan waved his hand, Look at me, I already own three teams.

I'm not as rich and powerful as you. Bush Jr. shook his head and smiled wryly, as if he didn't hear what was going on in his heart.

...

Soon, the details of the military project that Bush contacted came. The search for two nuclear attack submarines that sank and disappeared in the 1960s, the Thresher Shark and the Scorpion, aims to find out the cause of the crash and whether it is related to the Soviet Union.

Actually. The military had already found a client named Robert Ballard, but the reputation of the Fisher treasure hunting ship was too loud, so the military decided to add another insurance.

It turned out that this task was exactly as Bush Jr. said, there was nothing tricky about it, as long as it was kept a secret. Tang Huan readily agreed and formed a little love. It will be more convenient when using GPS in the future.

...

After thanking Bush Jr. for his thoughtful hospitality again, Tang Huan set off for London, England to meet Charles.

Charles has thoroughly learned what it means to be fickle in a woman. He worked hard to introduce the real estate and team to Christina. Except for the latter, the former’s request was often changed inexplicably by the other party, which made the crown prince complain incessantly. , Don't you just want to earn a little agency fee, why is it so difficult.

However, it cannot be said that Charles has no other thoughts. Whether it is the cultural relics or the pure gold and silver wealth of the treasure that Christina discovered, he wants to keep it in England.

Charles’ extra calculation is that if he can perfectly resolve this civil dispute that has caused the public opinion in England to rage for a long time, it will undoubtedly greatly improve his reputation among the people, and naturally it will also allow his upcoming big Wedding ceremony, add luster and luster a lot.

As for the real estate and the team used for exchange, no matter who they belong to, these fixed assets cannot be released from the UK. It is nothing more than a change of housekeeper, and the other party has to invest extra money every year to maintain it.

Therefore, from a macro perspective, it is safe to make money without losing money.

However, Charles, who had tried his best, couldn't stand Christina's incomprehension, so he had to repeatedly urge Tang Huan to come.

It's only when business talks between men can be done cleanly and without sloppiness.

Sure enough, after Tang Huan came, he acted swiftly and resolutely. His first stop was Chelsea.

The owner of this team, the representative of the Mills family, Brian Mills, finally decided to let go. After Charles' mediation, the members of the club's board of directors headed by the Viscount Chelsea also stopped all kinds of noise and waited quietly. A certain local tyrant came to be the savior.

Walking around the Stamford Bridge, Tang Huanxin said, it's really weird to have such a good location of real estate, but to be crippled by you.

You know, Milan, which I have been trying to get in the bag, doesn't have its own stadium yet.

After the matter is settled, find a few experts in real estate development from Xiangjiang, and make sure to use these resources.

How miserable is Chelsea now? Let's put it this way, as long as you repay the bank loan and pay the salary in arrears, Brian Mills is willing to let you become the new club owner.

In addition, the team is currently in a dangerous situation of slipping from the second division to the third division.

Who made the gentlemen on the board of directors like to debate endlessly and do nothing practically, so everyone can't play football hungry.

Now that Charles really created the conditions, Tang Huan didn't hesitate, and went straight to the essence of solving the problem.

First choice, Brian Mills has to hand over his controlling stake before he can proceed.

By this time, Brian Mills was still pretending to be good for the club, and the project to expand the stadium had been stopped and restarted.

Tang Huan stretched out his hand impatiently, Where are the share documents?

Under the pressure of America's richest man, Brian Mills kept his mouth shut, obediently signed, and completed the transfer of ownership.

With a wave of Tang Huan's hand, the entourage handed over a check to the bank representative who had been waiting eagerly by the side from the beginning to the end, and the other check was used by the club's treasurer to pay the salary.

Then, Tang Huan called all the directors, coaching staff, players, administrators, etc. together, and said a few words concisely, I am used to speaking face to face, relegation is successful, and everyone will have a good life next season. , otherwise, you understand.

After getting into the car, Charles, who had already received the agency fee, praised with a smile on his face: I really don't know what these people did before, but your method is straightforward, and the eyes of the coaches and players have become more vivid and less lifeless. .” (to be continued)