"The U.S. election is over, and Clinton has become the 42nd president of the United States. The background to his swearing-in was the collapse of the socialist Soviet Union. Today, the year 1992 has passed, and we are deeply aware that a new era has come through the complex changes in the world situation......

Smack.

Hu Wenhai pressed the remote control, and the host who was talking endlessly on the TV suddenly lost his figure. In the night outside the window, some fireworks in the city occasionally burst into the sky, embellished with the blessings of people in the new year.

As Mr. Hu predicted, Clinton became the president of the United States without any danger. In 20 days, he will be sworn in. ”

The voice on the phone seemed a little eager to try: "Mr. Hu's grasp of the international situation is really exactly the same! This time, we have invested a lot of resources through Dell, and our performance in Clinton's political action committee is quite outstanding. To thank us for our help, Clinton gave Dell three invitations at the inauguration ceremony. It is said that this kid Dale may even be the ambassador of a European country!"

"I'm a hell of a prediction, and the whole world knows that Clinton has won this time. Hu Wenhai took the microphone, took a sip, and hummed: "Everyone knows that it is impossible for Bush to be re-elected after he achieved that virtue in the Gulf War." The energy and military-industrial complex got what they wanted this time, but their energy was almost consumed. In the next decade, the old money will have to give way to the high-tech upstarts. ”

The Gulf War, which Bush unleashed on his own initiative, was almost entirely driven by the US military shirtless because it did not win the support of its allies at all. Although the US military defeated the Iraqi army with combat strength, the Iraqi army still achieved some results on the battlefield thanks to Saddam's outstanding performance.

There is no need to feel sorry for the death of an American GI, but the F-117 that fell is much more expensive than gold!

From frontal battlefields to maintaining occupation, the U.S. military has reimbursed at least two to three thousand U.S. GIs in Iraq over the past year.

Of course, as is customary, this does not include missing, wounded, accidental deaths, and losses to defense outsourcers.

In 1991, the United States spent more heavily on defense than it had budgeted in order to maintain its military presence in Iraq, and that money would have to be maintained in the future.

As a result, Bush's support has plummeted, and anyone with a modicum of intelligence knows that his political life is over.

The exclamation on the other end of the phone was purely a slap on the back for Hu Wenhai.

"Clinton's assumption of office shows that the development of energy and military costs in the United States has come to an end. Qingzhu, you have to remember one thing, our identity is too sensitive, the layout in the high-tech and electronics industry is the most important, everything should not be strong. Like Clinton's inauguration, this kind of thing just let Dale go. You're going to give me a good job, you know?"

"Understand, Mr. Hu, don't worry, Mr. Dale followed us to invest in the quantum fund before, but he made a lot of money. He enjoys this kind of thing now. ”

Hu Wenhai pondered slightly, thinking of Mao Qingzhu's "past" case, he was still a little uneasy. If this product really understands what it means to "hold on", it will not end up like that in the future.

"In this way, I will arrange for someone else to go to the United States to take over the affairs of ST Capital. And then you start another one, and I'll ask East West Bank to give you a billion-dollar loan, and you take that money and try to help me join an investment fund. ”

"You go to Silicon Valley and find a fund called Sequoia Capital. Its founder is Don Valentine, and your job is to become a director of this fund and help them fight against ST Capital. ”

"Against Xinke?" Mao Qingzhu's surprised voice on the phone was like a cat scratching the blackboard: "Mr. Hu, Sequoia Capital is in Silicon Valley, but it is our main competitor." With this money, I think I can simply buy them up. ”

"That's what I'm most worried about!" Hu Wenhai held his head and sighed: "The Soviet Union is finished, will China have a good life in the future? Xinke's performance is too conspicuous and can only be used as a target to be hit." At this time, if you buy Sequoia in the name of Xinke, don't you think Clinton is not blind enough?"

"When you go to Sequoia, don't feel like you're going undercover. Everything is in the interests of Sequoia, and standing firm and maintaining your existence is your greatest mission. ”

"Okay, I see. ”

On the phone, Mao Qingzhu agreed unwillingly and reluctantly. Before, he watched the fire from the other side, watched the changes in the international political situation, and was still in the mood of some people who eat melons and are not afraid of big things. However, he didn't expect that the change would be passed on to him, a "little person", so quickly.

"Qingzhu, you...... Restrain your personality and don't always be too impetuous. Don't hype up these arguments like Australian mountain-building, not only you, for a long time to come, our development in the United States must be as low-key as possible, and even some sensitive areas have to be contracted, and we must be prepared to live a hard life!"

When Hu Wenhai said this, Mao Qingzhu also realized the priority of the matter, and replied in a deep voice: "Mr. Hu, don't worry, I know what to do." ”

"Hurry up and do it. Hu Wenhai nodded with satisfaction, and then suddenly thought: "This time, Dale has contributed a lot to the Clinton campaign, not to mention anything else, it should be no problem to solve your naturalization matter." Don't delay, hurry up and get your American citizenship. ”

"Good...... Good. ”

On the phone, Mao Qingzhu reluctantly agreed.

Hanging up the phone, Hu Wenhai sat back on the sofa and couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

In the post-Soviet era, although Hu Wenhai has done his best to prepare and weaken the strategic advantage of the United States, as the most powerful country in the world's two poles and the blue star, the United States still has a terrifyingly strong strategic advantage after being crowned king.

In short, for Hu Wenhai, who has repeatedly brushed the beard of the American imperialists, the next days will definitely not be easy.

"Mr. Hu, take a break. ”

When the two knocks on the door passed, Chen Fa walked in with a thick stack of materials and a tired face.

"This is what has been counted, and some of the assets of ST Overseas have been calculated. It will take two or three days to get all the statistics clear. You can't just wear people down before that, can you?"

Chen Fa was somewhat worried about Hu Wenhai's mood, which had been unstable during the period from the collapse of the Soviet Union to Clinton's victory.

The collapse of the Soviet Union may be a big deal, but the strength of the United States is indeed terrifying. However, Hu Wenhai's performance as if he was on the edge of the abyss still made Chen Fa feel a little too nervous.

"If the overseas part is not counted, I won't be in a hurry, so I'll take a look at the domestic part. ST Group, ST Research Institute, the next strategic development direction, I still have some uncertainty in my heart. Taking into account the transformation of the strategic industries of the United States, how not to stimulate Clinton, Silicon Valley, and Wall Street to survive in the cracks is not an easy job. ”

As if he felt tired when he thought of these things, Hu Wenhai waved his hand: "Forget it, I won't read the documents." Sister Fa, the materials you have sorted out, just give me a general summary. ”

"At present, Xinke's industries are mainly concentrated in these industries. Chen Fa tugged at his hair and nodded lightly.

"At present, the Group's main profit comes from the communications industry, including our mobile phone technology, base stations and service systems, switches and data communications, which reached sales of 12 billion yuan last year and profits of about 4 billion yuan. The second is the electronics industry, mainly the new technology wafer factory and the new Haiwei electronic design center organized by Academician Ni, they are currently in the fields of optoelectronics, communications, decoding and industrial control have launched a variety of IC chips, plus the new technology wafer factory's own memory, processors and storage equipment, as well as foundry production, the annual revenue of 18 billion yuan, profit negative 3.1 billion. ”

Okay, the gold-swallowing monster of the fab. In 1991, ST Wafer Factory expanded two 1-micron production lines to produce 486 processors authorized by INTER, and tens of billions of yuan of funds were used like flowing water, and the annual profit margin became negative in an instant.

There is no way to do this, and it is difficult for the wafer factory to encounter a technology upgrade and expansion every three years, so it is difficult not to lose money.

Seeing Hu Wenhai nodded, Chen Fa continued: "The third part of the profit comes from the power electronics industry, including lithium battery foundry, IGCT, power supply and radio frequency, DA conversion and other electronic components, and last year's profit was 1.8 billion yuan. ”

"In the aviation and power sectors, Rolls-Royce has agreed to transfer the overall technology of the SM1C gas turbine to ST, which until then was primarily a supplier of components for the SM1A gas turbine. Micro gas turbine technology has been updated for three generations, with more than 30 patents, and the latest generation has achieved a power generation efficiency of 25% in the 65 kW class. In addition, there are also businesses such as drones and optoelectronic control systems, which made a profit of 80 million yuan last year. ”

"The above is the profitability of ST Group's own industry in 1991. It does not include investment appreciation, dividends, and income from China Railway Construction Investment and China Development Bank, as well as patent licensing and fixed assets. ”

"Oh yes, the earnings of the financial industry have not yet been counted, and it is also impossible to calculate the earnings. ”

Hu Wenhai did a little calculation, that is to say, in the whole year of 1991, the profit of Xinke's industrial production was about 2.8 billion yuan. The main force of profit is the communication industry, followed by the electronics industry.

The problem, however, is that communications and electronics are also strategic industries that Clinton vigorously developed during his presidency of the United States.

If ST continues to form this industry, it will undoubtedly face all-out competition with the United States.

In the post-Soviet era, how can Xinke find a way to survive......