Rebirth of the Tech Madman

What did the fledgling personal computer represent? Perhaps your first reaction is high tech.

But I have to tell you that this is just coldly taken for granted as an outsider and a third party.

Take the hotel industry, which has the most successful application effect at present, as an example, every configuration of a personal computer means that several people will be adjusted to their jobs or even fired.

Behind an inconspicuous personal computer are changes to traditional business rules and processing procedures, and even people's work habits, and there is no room for maneuver in this adaptation process.

Needless to say, in the context of today's high unemployment rate, employers have yet another reason to lay off workers.

It is reported that many labor organizations are paying close attention to the impact of personal computers on traditional industries.

...

Obviously, the Washington Post mentioned the hotel industry with the most successful application effect, which clearly alludes to Fangyuan Computer, which is almost monopolized in this field.

Tang Huan gently put down his teacup with a sneer on his face. The American Federation of Labor, the largest trade union in the United States, uses my ebase human resource management system. What do they think? Just give up this useful tool that was bought with money?

However, the entry point of Washington Post is very unique, and the reporting style is also very provocative, which is the power of yellow journalism.

Tang Huan is not ◎$ long ◎ $ wind ◎ $ literature ◎ $ learning, c⊕fwx did not treat the report of the Washington Post as fantasy or even unreasonable because his high-tech achievements are equivalent to advanced, on the contrary, he After empathy. Find that the other party's argument may be very marketable.

Just like uber Uber in the mobile Internet era in the original time and space. It provides car rental and real-time ride-sharing services. Although it brought convenience to passengers and saved social resources, it was encircled and suppressed because of shaking the foundation of traditional taxi companies and the rental car industry. trough.

In places like the United States, the key to success is often the extent to which interests can be compromised.

Officials in California know the benefits of building a high-speed rail line from San Francisco to Los Angeles, similar to the Japanese Shinkansen. However, it has touched the original interests of civil aviation, railways, highways, environmental protection, land expropriation and other fields between the two places.

It is impossible for the personal computer industry to be hidden in the snow, but if the media with ulterior motives to incite the people at the bottom, and the government that tries to shift the focus of social conflicts in order to reduce the pressure on itself,

If the two sides join forces, it is not impossible for Fangyuan Computer, a young bird, to be hit with a sap.

Although the worst possible results were assessed, Tang Huan still sat firmly on the Diaoyutai, waiting for more creative tricks or even hole cards to appear.

If you have to say how Tang Huan reacted. That is, he logged into the Pacific bbs that Zheru was still testing, that is, pbbs, and casually posted a post with the subject Let's talk about Fangyuan's computer crimes. And very generously promised to distribute money and distribute points.

But this is just a trick of his own accord, and it is not enough to relieve his pressure.

Coupled with the current media hype so much, in order to avoid extra problems, Tang Huan had to stay in Silicon Valley all the time, and it was inevitable that he would feel agitated.

Fortunately, the headquarters in Cupertino has comprehensive sports and entertainment facilities, and there are quite a few pastime options for Tang Huan to choose from.

However, Tang Huan's patience was finally exhausted by the subsequent report published by the San Francisco Observer.

This shocking news immediately made the Observer out of stock, but after reading the report, readers immediately yelled, Dare you exaggerate more, just buying a subsidiary of the Bell System, but it is described as wanting to buy The whole of AT\u0026T.

In addition to the exaggerated headlines, the Observer made more and more cynicism towards Tang Huan.

A nouveau riche who got lucky with shit is so ignorant of the heights of the sky and the earth, he really thinks that he has a solid background and deep financial resources, and he can buy everything.

Watch out for companies you've managed to build, only to be bankrupted by ludicrous ambitions.

...

When Tang Huan saw the news, he was taken aback for a moment. How could the Observer be so well-informed?

You know, this capital operation has always been entrusted to Goldman Sachs secretly, why it suddenly became known to the world.

The negotiations were not going well at first, but now that they are being focused by the media, wouldn't it be that there are some constraints out of thin air, and the risk of their own plans falling through is greatly increased.

Thinking of this, Tang Huan's face darkened rarely.

In the original time and space, the most well-known time point for the dismantling of AT\u0026T was in 1984.

But in fact, as soon as it entered 1982, the resolution of AT\u0026T and the Department of Justice had already come into effect. The middle period was a buffer period. After all, it is a super giant with assets of hundreds of billions and more than 20 subsidiaries. Ba, asset integration cannot be completed by touching the upper lip to the lower lip. It requires a process that takes into account various interests.

In other words, the ultimate fate of AT\u0026T being dismantled has been clarified this year.

Of course, there is nothing to be sympathetic about what happened to AT\u0026T, it was just too greedy.

For regional monopolies such as local calls, the U.S. government actually tacitly allows the attitude, but AT\u0026T also monopolizes the long-distance telephone business. What is even more exaggerated is that the telecommunications equipment it uses is completely provided by its own subsidiary Western Electric.

AT\u0026T, which has vertically integrated resources, has been extremely successful in repelling competitors. One company dominates and has made huge profits through monopoly. Otherwise, it would not be able to withstand the expenses of Bell Labs.

After evading previous antitrust investigations, this round of fighting between AT\u0026T and the Department of Justice began as early as 1974. Even the meetings where it discussed how to suppress competitors were recorded. This is more of a crime.

Seeing that fate cannot be changed. AT\u0026T began looking for ways to maximize its power retention.

One of the antitrust focuses is where Western Electric is going. AT\u0026T wants to keep this subsidiary because Western Electric can let it enter the computer field. This market had to be abandoned because of the antitrust ruling in the 1950s, but Now you have the conditions to pick it up.

Tang Huan knew that AT\u0026T paid more attention to the long-distance telephone business and Western Electric, so he came up with the idea of ​​Pacific Bell, a subsidiary of AT\u0026T that operates the local telephone business, which is headquartered in San Francisco.

With this platform. Some of his thoughts on the Internet have the progress he can control in his own hands.

Pacific Bell's business scope is mainly located in California, and other regions on the west coast of the United States are also covered. The total assets of Pacific Bell exceed 10 billion U.S. dollars. The jewel in the crown.

With Tang Huan's private equity capabilities, it is not a problem to become the controlling shareholder of Pacific Bell.

Furthermore, anyway, these subsidiaries have to go through various combinations to form another entity and go out through the door. There is no need for AT\u0026T to be brain-dead, and it is not right to take advantage of it.

Tang Huan felt that he had a lot of room to manipulate. So I entrusted this task to Goldman Sachs, who has a deep background and great skills. It should be able to solve all kinds of problems involved in the transaction process, including legal issues.

Sure enough, AT\u0026T showed no attachment to what was destined not to be its own, and showed great transactional interest.

But the negotiations were tough, and the reason, aside from some anticipated legal and legacy issues, was that AT\u0026T showed its usual greed.

For example, AT\u0026T hopes that after Tang Huan takes control of Pacific Bell, the purchase of equipment will still be completely provided by Western Electric, which will not let go of it even if it dies.

This requirement is too strict, Tang Huan also has a telecommunications exchange.

For another example, just like Big Blue's entry into the personal computer market, AT\u0026T also had great interest in this field, and it hoped to acquire a stake in Fangyuan Computer.

There are countless interest entanglements like this, but fortunately, Goldman Sachs is standing in front of them, so just grind them slowly.

But Tang Huan didn't want to understand how this secret was known by the San Francisco Observer.

The above also conclusively inferred that Tang Huan would definitely have to mobilize resources from EA, Fangyuan Computer, Zheru, and even the Shennong Foundation to satisfy his ambitions. The collapse was imminent.

Tang Huan threw the Observer on the table in disgust, but when he thought that the other party was so insulting to him, he had to spend money to read it obediently, and he couldn't help being angry.

It seems that there will be no new forces jumping out, so let's end this farce quickly, there are still many serious things to do. Tang Huan rubbed his brows, and secretly made a decision.

At this time, John Weinberg, the co-chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, called and asked angrily: How did the San Francisco Observer know about our plan? Now that there is a lot of trouble, how can we operate?

I still want to ask you what's going on. Tang Huan, who was secretly upset, muttered something in his heart, but then he thought, maybe the person who blackmailed him just wanted to see him break up with Goldman Sachs.

I have no reason to rave about this deal, and you probably won't either. Maybe because AT\u0026T is in a period of turmoil, there are too many people leaking the news. Tang Huan speculated impatiently.

So this deal, shall we continue to discuss it? John Weinberg's tone was also depressed.

Of course. Tang Huan replied lightly, I don't think Goldman Sachs is willing to give up halfway. I believe there is no difficulty that you cannot overcome.

Hearing Tang Huan's compliment, John Weinberg finally felt better. He laughed, I didn't expect you to have so much confidence in Goldman Sachs.

Tang Huan said a few words, Of course. At the same time, he slandered, In the original time and space, you were omnipotent, and even those European countries that did not meet the conditions could be packaged brightly by you and joined The European Union. This kind of purely commercial entrustment is still a big deal.”

Tang, let me give you a suggestion. It's better to deal with the recent public opinion turmoil as soon as possible. Before ending the call, John Weinberg suggested.

I understand, it really should stop here. Tang Huan made it clear, and then called Regis McKenna and Tang Wenmao to ask how the preparations were going.

After feeling that there was no problem, he nodded and said slowly: It's time for this farce to end, you guys split up and act separately, by the way, don't forget to put the relevant written materials on pbbs, so as to increase your popularity .”

The two left under orders, while Tang Huan went back to the apartment not far away to rest, but he unexpectedly discovered that Nellikin was here to help clean the room.

I'm really sorry. I didn't expect an unexpected situation to happen. The agreed itinerary was delayed in this way. It caused you to waste a lot of personal time. Tang Huan felt apologetic.

It's okay. Your business is the most important thing. Is this trouble easy to solve? Nelkin asked with concern.

It's just the clamor of some clowns. Tang Huan waved his hands casually, and joked, You really care about me.

Isn't this a matter of course? You have always taken care of me before. Neelkin smiled.

Looking into the woman's eyes, Tang Huan stretched out his hand and lifted her chin, Men usually take care of women with ulterior motives.

Really? Nelgin didn't break free, blinked his eyes and asked back, I don't seem to have anything worth plotting.

The benevolent sees benevolence, and the wise sees wisdom, or beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Tang Huan chuckled slightly, pushed Neliki on the sofa, and moved his fingers on the other's straight legs, You His legs are strong.

Don't forget, what kind of occupation do I come from. Neelkin replied heavily.

Tang Huan grabbed the little feet of the Olympic gymnastics champion and looked at them carefully, It can be seen that you trained very hard back then.

I'm not a genius, and I was even judged to have no future by my seniors, so I can only make up for my weakness with hard work. Neelkin sighed faintly.

But in the end you still gained a foothold in the national team with a lot of strong players. Tang Huan showed appreciation on his face, I like this kind of energy.

Thank you. Neelkin, who had already foreseen what was going to happen, his face became more rosy, Is it really all right for the trouble you encountered?

Tang Huan broke in heavily, then gritted his teeth and said, You will soon see the scene of the autumn wind sweeping the fallen leaves. (To be continued...)

... ()