Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

After staying in Xiangjiang for more than a month, Bao Zixuan had to go to the United States. As for Xiangjiang's affairs, I don't care. The focus is on the one hand, the most important development is relatively stable, and the staffing is more reasonable. And he didn't want to get involved in competition and disputes. The purpose was to let both parties see it, and he wouldn't leave. However, increasing the scale of investment will not be done in the short term.

Even if the scale of investment is not increased, with the current size of Heiyun Group; Heiyun Town will be put into use soon, combined with the expanding scale of Hutchison Whampoa. At least in the next few decades, Bao Zixuan will definitely be the first person to invest in Xiangjiang.

As for the reasons for the past in the United States, there are ample reasons; Zhang Youran, his wife, expressed his support and could not find any faults. Microsoft is about to go public, and as a major shareholder, it must be a platform for it. In fact, the original plan should have been listed a long time ago; it's just that Bill Gates is not very satisfied with the price offered by the underwriters. In addition, Microsoft's performance in this life has not achieved the desired effect, so it has to be pushed to the present.

In the past life, there was only one company, Apple, that competed with them. Now the bulk of the market is occupied by the Black Cloud Group, and many of Microsoft's technologies require Black Cloud authorization. When people on Wall Street value companies, a large part of the reason is not based on current sales. After all, that doesn't make much sense for tech companies.

More importantly, it depends on the company's development prospects and how many technical patents it has mastered. Having technology in hand means having it all. At present, although Microsoft has a large market share, there are not many core technologies of its own. Even Apple can't catch up, and underwriters worry that the market won't particularly recognize it.

But thinking that both Heiyun and Apple are closed-loop management, that is to say, other computer manufacturers will use Microsoft's operating system in the future. If the Black Cloud Group does not come out to disrupt the situation, Microsoft is still a very promising company.

The arrival of Bao Zixuan was relatively low-key. After all, now he doesn't need to use other means to promote himself, his own halo is too much. And this time it's mainly for Microsoft's platform, not to steal the limelight.

The special plane flies directly to New York, and Microsoft's headquarters is in Seattle; but the bell for listing needs to go to Nasdaq.

Instead of being greeted by Microsoft personnel, John Chambers showed up at the airport. Originally, there was no need for an executive of his level to come and greet him in person, but this time the situation was special. Several core personnel of Microsoft are waiting for him in the hotel, but now the richest man Bao is not very clear about the specific situation of Microsoft; as the head of the US branch of the Black Cloud Group, he has to report in the car.

After the two got into the car, Bao Zixuan first said, "I'm very sorry last time, the matter was urgent, and I still used technology to exchange, so I'll communicate with you in advance if I didn't come."

John Chambers was flattered to hear his boss come up and apologize. After all, the entire company is owned by others, and you can do anything you want. The apology is unnecessary; plus the acquisition of Ferrari is a perfect complement to Black Cloud's models. You must know that even Ford II did not do it, and now the boss can easily persuade Enzo Ferrari, which in itself is a great achievement.

John Chambers: "Boss, don't say that. The acquisition of Ferrari is a perfect complement to Black Cloud; at least we have surpassed other American car companies in the field of high-end sports cars."

"Did you not know that after the news came back to the United States, Henry Ford II shattered a fine crystal glass in his office. Of course, I only heard about it, and I didn't see it with my own eyes."

Knowing is beneficial to the development of the enterprise, but since the company is handed over to others to manage, it cannot do whatever one wants. Doing so is not conducive to establishing the authority of professional managers. The company's employees will think that this kid is just a decoration, and the boss doesn't trust him at all.

Now he may be fine, but when his successor is not capable enough, the final result can be imagined. Therefore, the professional manager system must be resolutely implemented. No dynasty can last forever, after all, no one can guarantee that their descendants will always be shrewd.

But if you hire talented people all over the world, the chances of your business continuing to grow healthily will increase.

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "The old man is too serious, he feels that they make cars a few years earlier than others; they are the most authentic car dealers, this is not good. If we follow his logic, then we people go to work every day before going to work. , wouldn't you pay tribute to Karl Benz."

Hearing such a humorous comment from the boss, John Chambers actually laughed. The longer he has been in contact with Bao Zixuan, the more he can feel that this person is still easy to get along with. Not as big as some super rich people, as long as the job is done well, it is still very approachable.

John Chambers: "At present, the US branch is developing well, and the sales of military vehicles continue to grow. Not only the US military and some countries in the Middle East; even European countries have begun to order military vehicles from us."

"But the U.S. military requires that we export military vehicles to other countries; they can only be low-profile versions, so the price is not too high."

Americans are still as unreasonable as ever, even for a military vehicle. This is the current situation, and the Black Cloud Group does not dare to break it easily. But there are policies above and countermeasures below. Some special parts can be placed in the country of purchase; engineers are then dispatched to assemble.

In this way, even if the Americans know, there is not much to say. After all, a military vehicle is mainly to facilitate transportation and improve the survival probability of soldiers. If it was an offensive weapon, Bao Zixuan would not dare to do so.

After seeing the boss nodding to show his understanding, John Chambers continued: "When it comes to various branches in the United States, the fastest-growing Internet companies are the Internet companies. The White House requires the United States to be the first to be connected to the Internet, so major universities and scientific research institutions have Start buying equipment desperately; after all, the government has a lot of subsidies in this area. At the same time, major universities do not want to be left behind.”

"So you can get the equipment, and you don't even care about the price. This makes the growth of Black Cloud Network Company very amazing in the last year. Each month's sales can increase by 50% on the basis of the previous month; even the US factory and the Hong Kong factory. The production capacity has been adjusted and expanded, but the supply is still in short supply.”

As an old man who has worked in Wang An Computer Company for many years, John Chambers is still very familiar with computer equipment. In his previous life, he was the CEO of Cisco; it was under his leadership that Cisco became the number one company by market value at that time.

Now Oblak is still a little immature, but he is better than young; and his understanding of computer software and hardware is better than that of many professionals. In addition, the founder and wife of Cisco, and the CEO are all working under their own hands; and they have core patented technologies in hand, I believe that no one can shake the status of Black Cloud in the field of network equipment.

Bao Zixuan: "It's good to follow the plan, but pay attention. The White House does not want to see one company dominate or even occupy the entire market. Multi-protocol routers can be authorized if necessary. If Motorola wants to enter this field, We warmly welcome."

Hearing that from his boss, John Chambers certainly understood what he meant. The government will never allow a foreign company to control the most core data exchange terminal in the United States.

Now that the boss has instructed ~www.readwn.com~ to follow the order.

John Chambers then reported on the situation of several other branches, and the overall effect was not bad. It's just that some products have been unable to sell due to positioning problems. This is also the intention of Mr. Bao. After all, Americans do not want to see a Hong Kong company that dominates the market appear on the soil of their own country. Sometimes compromises have to be made or it will be hard to end.

Seeing that the time was almost up, John Chambers continued: "At present, the main staff of Microsoft are already waiting for you at the Hilton Hotel. I am very confident about ringing the bell the day after tomorrow. However, Bill Gates hopes to communicate with you individually, it should be Software licensing issue."

"After all, Microsoft's most profitable software is authorized by the Black Cloud Group. If the contract expires, they are worried that the group will change or be unwilling to continue to cooperate."

"It's true that you are a Microsoft shareholder, but the underwriters want to see the contract. Only in this way can shareholders be reassured."

If there is a change, it must be a problem of his own identity. If the United States imposes sanctions on Heiyun Group, then the software licensing will become illegal; it is quite normal to think so. It seems that the Americans are ready to act, otherwise why even Bill Gates is worried about this. As for why there is no action now, it is likely that he is still useful, or that he has not found a suitable opportunity.