Cannon Fodder Dedicated to Death[Transmigration Book]

Chen Zhou started from the user experience of the product, compared the advantages and disadvantages of his own products and products of the same level in the market, and then analyzed from a technical point of view, the gaps and advantages and disadvantages of algorithm and operation between his own products and peers.He said it very bluntly, because most of the shareholders do not understand technology, as long as they understand the problem.

Zhao Yang leaned on the back of the chair with his arms folded and looked at the stage with a very arrogant attitude at the beginning. When Chen Zhou compared the pros and cons of the products, even though he spoke very well, he didn't take it seriously, thinking that as long as he used the product, who would all know.

But when Chen Zhou talked about the difference between the algorithm and the operation, he couldn't help but sit up straight. Chen Zhou said it was very simple and easy to understand, but he, an expert, could hear the way, and every point hit the nail on the head. People can't tell.

Zhao Yang couldn't help re-examining Chen Zhoulai.According to the information he knew, Chen Zhou was just an ordinary programmer.He has been immersed in this industry for nearly 20 years. He has seen too many programmers. He has never been superstitious about the so-called geniuses, because in this industry, even the best programmers need to go through continuous practice. In order to truly become the backbone of technology, we must have careful logic and a good overall view.

To become a technical backbone, one must practice a lot, write a lot and see a lot.Others say that programmers are an industry that eats youth. From a certain point of view, it does make sense, because programmers are individual laborers. It is impossible to write tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of lines of code without physical support. Youth really takes a lot of time. big advantage.

But to become a leader in the industry, it is not only about physical strength and intelligence, but also experience and accumulation.It's like marching and fighting. The soldiers are all brave and good at fighting, but if there is no good command, it will be a mess, and the technical backbone will play the role of outline.

From this point of view, it is impossible for Chen Zhou to be really awesome. He is only a young man, and it is said that he is only a college dropout, and his real work experience is only a few months in Xingji. It's just an introduction, even if he is a genius, can he still go to heaven?

However, what Chen Zhou showed at this moment was by no means at the level of an entry-level person. Could it be that he was mistaken?Is he not an ordinary programmer?

After Chen Zhou finished his report, the shareholders in the audience began to ask questions: "Deputy Director Chen has made it very clear about the company's problems, so what should we do next?"

Chen Zhou said: "My suggestion is to adjust the current direction of the company's technology development and independently develop chips."

A shareholder said: "Independent research and development of chips? Are you talking too easily? If independent research and development is so easy, how can we pay so many patent fees to people every year for so many years?"

"This is just my personal suggestion. As for the feasibility, it needs to be discussed by everyone present." Chen Zhou said and stepped off the stage.

Wen Rong was the first to speak out: "I agree with Director Chen's opinion, and increase the independent research and development of chips as soon as possible. The company invests a lot of money in research and development every year, but it has been picking up people's teeth. It is time to adjust the direction and structure. gone."

Zhao Yang laughed: "I found that self-developed chips are as simple as eating a meal in everyone's mouth. Mr. Wen, you also understand technology. How many companies in the world independently develop chips? Do you think that all rely on independent research and development? How many years and what budget will it take?"

Wen Rong turned to look at him: "If you don't do it, you will never start. As for the budget, this needs to be discussed by our shareholders at another meeting."

Zhao Yang twitched his lips and said sarcastically, "Do you know how much Apple's annual R&D budget is? More than 100 billion, US dollars. And what is our annual budget? 70 billion, RMB, even a fraction of Apple's. Not enough. I just want to know how much budget shareholders are willing to invest in chip research and development? And it may not be possible to see the results in three to five years."

As soon as he said this, the shareholders all changed their colors. This is equivalent to a gold-swallowing beast. It may not be able to see the results if it is smashed. It is related to their vital interests, and they immediately began to discuss in a low voice.

Chen Zhou hasn't spoken since he came down, but listened to what everyone said while paying attention to Wen Zheng.

Wen Zheng also kept silent all the time, listening to everyone chattering, and finally said: "I want to ask Director Zhao a question, self-developed chips, can you do it?"

Zhao Yang hesitated for a moment: "With the current human and financial resources, it is impossible to do it unless we recruit new people and increase capital investment."

Wen Zheng tapped his fingers on the table: "Then the chip research and development, let the deputy director Chen Zhou preside over it."

Chen Zhou stared at Wen Zheng, he actually entrusted such an important task to himself!

Zhao Yang immediately objected: "Wen Dong, I have no problem with handing over the work of chip research and development to other people, but you must find someone with rich experience. After all, innovation does not mean that young people are enough."

Wen Zheng raised his eyebrows: "Maybe rich experience is just the shackles of independent innovation, why not try newcomers?"

Zhao Yang was immediately blocked and speechless.

Chen Zhou was so shocked that he didn't know what to say. What gave Wen Zheng the confidence that he could do it?Cheng Anhai next to him patted him on the shoulder and gave him a thumbs up.Chen Zhou knew that he was about to be kicked out of the shelves.

Wen Zheng said: "Independent research and development was the path that my father insisted on from the beginning. What I want to take now is just to go back to the original right path. Therefore, it is inevitable to increase the budget. It's not easy to get together, so let's continue to hold a shareholder meeting, let's go to the small conference room next door. Maybe the R&D department still has a lot of issues to discuss, so I'll leave it to you here."

So the shareholders followed Wen Zheng to the small conference room next door.In the large conference room, the leaders of departments other than the R&D department also got up and left one after another. Without exception, everyone cast meaningful glances at Chen Zhou.

Sitting on his seat, Chen Zhou looked at Zhao Yang and his subordinates, and felt that those people were looking at him with covetous eyes.That's right, among the directors and supervisors present, which one is not more senior than him, and which one is not more educated than him.As a result, he, the newcomer who was airborne, is now on top of them, so it's no wonder that he can be convinced.

Zhao Yang said: "Now we are left with our R&D department. If you have anything to say, let's talk freely, and brainstorm ideas. Deputy Director Chen must have great ideas, why don't you talk about your ideas first."

Chen Zhouxin said, how can such a big matter be thought through in a short while, this is clearly making things difficult for him on purpose, just as he was thinking about how to speak, the door of the conference room opened again, Cheng Anhai walked in and said: "Wen Dong asked me to come over and help everyone take minutes of the meeting."

Cheng Anhai is a special assistant, at the same level as Zhao Yang, and he is not a secretary, so he is not needed to take meeting minutes. Naturally, Wen Zheng sent him to support Chen Zhou.

Zhao Yang saw him and said, "We are discussing the direction of chip research and development with Vice President Chen."

Cheng Anhai sat down beside Chen Zhou: "Okay, I just happen to listen to Wen Dong on behalf of him."

Chen Zhou said without humility: "I'm new here, I'm not very familiar with the company's existing technology, and I don't know the whole picture of the products yet. I want to hear more opinions from everyone first." He kicked the ball back again.

Cheng Anhai said: "Then Mr. Zhao, please introduce the current situation of the R&D department to Mr. Chen."

In the small conference room, Wen Zheng brothers were sitting opposite a group of shareholders.A gray-haired shareholder said: "Wen Dong, how much do you plan to increase your budget for chip research and development?"

Wen Zheng said: "This year our company's R&D investment is 3.8% of last year's turnover, and I plan to increase it to 5% next year."

As soon as his words fell, the shareholders' faces changed. This meant that at least one or two billion more investment would be required, which meant that everyone's dividends would be reduced by several million to tens of millions.

"Is it a bit too much? Is it necessary to increase so much at once?" A shareholder frowned.

Wen Zheng said: "Time is money. Conversely, money is also equal to time. The more funds invested, the more manpower, the shorter the time. The market needs to be seized, of course, the sooner the better."

Wen Rong said: "I agree. And I think 5% is a bit less. Xingji's R&D investment is only 8% of the turnover, and their annual turnover is much higher than ours. In this way, Tang Yan still thinks that The proportion of investment is low, and we are still considering increasing it.”

When Wen Zheng heard him talking about Xing Ji, he couldn't help frowning, but he had to admit that the Tang family and his son were more courageous than himself in this regard.

A shareholder said: "Director Zhao said just now that investing in R&D for three to five years may not produce results. If the R&D is not successful, does it mean that the money will be wasted. The new Deputy Director Chen, what is it? What is the background? You are too young, how can you take on this important task."

To be honest, Wen Zheng didn't fully understand Chen Zhou's abilities, but now he needs someone to push the whole thing forward. The R&D department has been in a stalemate all these years, which made him very anxious, so he So I asked Chen Zhou to be my spokesperson.

Wen Zheng said: "He represents my position. Don't you think that he can develop the chip by himself? Of course, he needs to recruit helpers."

"That is to say, Wen Dong, you are not sure that you can make chips, right?" the shareholder continued.

Wen Zheng glanced at him coldly: "Any kind of business requires risk. When my father asked Uncle Feng to invest in the stock, you could be sure that he would definitely make money? As far as I know, Uncle Feng invested all his net worth at that time. Here comes Zhengrong. Now that we have increased our investment in chip research and development, it is only a drop in the bucket for you, why are you so timid?"

Feng Zhiqiang was taken aback by the words. Of course, he took a risk when he invested in Wentai Ruo back then. At that time, he had the courage to break the boat. Because he was young, and now his family has a big business, why he hesitated so much when he lost a few million a year.

Another shareholder said: "Although you are in charge of the company, since increasing the R&D budget is a matter for the entire company, I think we still have the right to think about it."

The other shareholders also echoed, Wen Zheng folded his arms and leaned back in the chair: "Then you can think about it now."

Everyone looked at each other for a while, and then began to speak freely and express their opinions.The last shareholder said: "Since it is everyone's business, let's vote with a show of hands."

Wen Rong looked at this group of grumpy old guys and couldn't help getting angry. He was more active than anyone else when distributing the money, and more grumpy than anyone else when taking out the money, so he said coldly: "Uncles, maybe In your opinion, the money you get is more secure. But have you ever thought about why Zhengrong can become a hen that lays golden eggs? It is because we have seized the market. But have you ever thought that if this The hen won't be able to lay eggs in the future, where do you get the money for?"

Feng Zhiqiang said, "It's not that serious."

Wen Rong said: "It's not that serious? At your age, you should have experienced the glory days of Nokia and Motorola, right? Don't you not know how these two mobile phone giants declined?"

"How can this be the same?" Feng Zhiqiang argued.

"What's the difference? Isn't it because the technology hasn't kept up?" Wen Rong sneered.

Everyone consciously shut their mouths.

Wen Zheng said: "Then let's settle this matter. I will make a detailed budget later for all uncles to look at."

Now there was no more objection.

When Chen Zhou returned to the office after the meeting, Wen Zheng and Wen Rong had already returned before him.Wen Rong was sitting on Chen Zhou's seat, looking at him with a smile: "Is the meeting over? Did those guys swallow your bones?"

Chen Zhou put the computer in his hand on the table, and said, "It's almost done. It's not Mr. Wen, why didn't you discuss it with me and just appointed me, are you kidding me?"

Wen Zheng raised his eyebrows: "Do you think I'm joking?"

Wen Rong stood up and put his arm around Chen Zhou's shoulder: "My brother is not a person who can joke, what he said is absolutely true. We all believe in you, so you can do it with your arms free. If there is anything, I and I My brother will carry it for you."

Chen Zhou sighed: "Mr. Wen, chip research and development is not an easy task, you have to find me an awesome architect first."

"That's right, we still need to find an algorithm engineer. Such talents are almost priceless." Wen Rong said while pinching her chin.

Chen Zhou smiled and said, "Algorithms, I'll be in charge."

Wen Zheng looked up at him, and Wen Rong's eyes widened: "Chen Zhou, you won't tell me that you are actually an algorithm engineer?"

Chen Zhou said: "Actually, I used to write algorithms all the time. Writing codes is not my specialty." Can I finally return to my job?

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