Chapter 169: Distant ASML
"Sister Yue, speaking of Kashima Tomoki, I think about it, how have things been arranged in Kashima in the past two days?"
Kashima's house has been sold, and some of the shares in Kashima's Taro have been depleted, leaving less than $200,000. Previously, Yu Zixian suggested clearing all positions and looking for opportunities to short the Nikkei period index to get back a little capital.
"I have helped rent a family around his old house, the price is not expensive, and I have also arranged for a person to follow Kashima Tomoki to help find a moving company, and it is estimated that it will be arranged in two days. As for shorting stock indexes, our team is not too familiar with this side, so we haven't gone too deep, and according to your suggestion, it is good to leave it to the professionals on their side. It is estimated that in these two days, he will be able to come to work. ”
"Well, that's good. We also need to find an office, and it's not a problem to stay in this hotel for a while. ”
"Yesterday, Manager Jin Zhijiang came to report and said that the office has been found, and it can be cleaned up in the next two days, and we can go to the office at that time. At that time, you were not feeling well, and when you rested, it didn't bother you. ”
"Well, got it. Yu Zixian is very relieved that everything is slowly getting on the right track.
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At noon the next day, Yu Zixian, who was about to go out, heard a knock on the door.
"Director Wang, you're here......"
"Well, Zixian, I just received a call from Director Luo, and the joint employment agreement about Tomoki Kashima was rejected by the city!"
"Why?"
"The preliminary estimate is the reason for the salary budget. ”
"......" Yu Zixian frowned and did not speak. Although Yu Zixian expected it, it seems reasonable to think about the high salary budget.
"What do you mean by Director Luo?"
"Director Luo is also actively communicating with the above to explain the necessity of hiring Mr. Tomoki Kashima and the reasonableness of the remuneration!"
"Well, as soon as possible, if the factory can't pass it, we will take our measures, and hiring Mr. Tomoki Kashima is our established strategic decision. ”
"Hey, what's going on!" Wang Qisheng also sighed.
"Although it is said that things are man-made, sometimes things are made in heaven. ”
Yu Zixian, who originally felt very relieved, was suddenly in a little moodless by such a play.
"No, it's not a matter to go on like this, now that I have funds, I can't interrupt my rhythm because of a little thing in the Sifang Electron Tube Factory!"
Yu Zixian's eyebrows tightened, and he picked up the phone and dialed out: "Now at this juncture, no one can stop their plans!" The signal was activated along the international communication network on the desk of Luo Shouwu's office in the Yanjing Sifang Electron Tube Factory.
"Director Luo, I'm Yu Zixian. ”
"Zixian, did Director Wang tell you about the situation?"
"I see. But I would like to know the final opinion of the factory manager! You should know the importance of Mr. Tomoki Kashima to the LCD project of the Sifang Electron Tube Factory!"
"I know, but when it comes to a salary package like millions, although we may bear 500,000 yuan, it still needs to be approved by the city......!
"My Director Luo, I only know how long it will take you to approve? Ten days, half a month, you let them evaluate this matter as soon as possible!"
"Director Luo, as a military worker from the Sifang Electron Tube Factory, I think I have done enough! If those people are still not satisfied, then forget it, with such a little money, our Rubik's Cube wisdom can bear ......."
At this time, Yu Zixian's heart was full of anger, although he knew that there were some things that he couldn't completely blame the Sifang Electron Tube Factory! But seeing that the opportunity was right in front of him, he couldn't grasp it, and he really hated it in his heart! Can you blame the official for making a hindrance or the system? No!
From the beginning of last year to the present, how many things have been done to help the Sifang Electron Tube Factory! How many bullshit things have been produced in the middle!?
"Director Luo, you have to be tough when you should be tough! They don't know the importance, you have to let them know the importance of asking! Okay, you apply slowly, I don't care about you!"
Luo Shouwu on the other end of the phone listened to the busy sound of "doo", and also put down the phone angrily, and then sighed deeply: "It's going to rain, but my mother is going to get married!"
"When you're old, this bone is starting to wonder if it's still ringing?!, and it's a little rabbit cub!"
"Hey, then let's knock this old bone again!"
Although Luo Shouwu guessed that Yu Zixian's little cub used the method of agitation, it made him have nothing to say!
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April 2, 1991. The 6th floor of a small, inconspicuous high-rise office building in Ota Ward, Tokyo.
Today is the day when the Tokyo branch of Moxin Technology was established.
Nearly 20 people from Rubik's Cube Wisdom and all the employees of Xiangji in Japan gathered together, even Hao Meng and Kashima Tomoki, as well as Sachiko Imamura, who was hired as a newly hired translator and logistics manager, were also on the list!
The conference room of more than 40 square meters, except for a small podium in front, was crowded below.
Yu Zixian, who originally felt that he was not manpowered, suddenly felt that he was very lucky! To be able to meet and unite or these people who originally had their own ideals or pursuits, began to gather here for the same ideal, become like-minded comrades, and strive together from then on, through thick and thin, or rainbow!
At this time, Yu Zixian was no longer sick a few days ago, and Yu Zixian, who had the guarantee of funds and manpower, regained his former vigor, and the new suit and tie set off his spirits.
"Comrades, today is the day when the Tokyo branch of Magic Core Technology was established, and everyone has worked hard during this time! I would like to express my deep gratitude on behalf of Rubik's Cube Wisdom, Xiangji and the newly established East Branch of Magic Core Technology!"
"Today's establishment of the Tokyo branch of Moxin Technology also indicates that our business of Moxin Technology will reach a new level! Here, I think many people know the significance of Moxin Technology setting up an office in Tokyo, a fiercely competitive and dynamic city, and I will not repeat it. I just ask everyone to work together to push the cause of Moxin Technology forward!"
According to the new requirements of the work, Jin Zhijiang, the new department manager of the general affairs department of the former Xiangji, was transferred to the manager of the Tokyo branch of Moxin Technology, responsible for the comprehensive management of Moxin Technology's business in Yue, and at the same time assisted in cooperating with the development of its Rubik's Cube Wisdom and Xiangji's business in Japan. ”
"Mr. Tomoki Kashima was hired as the deputy general manager of the Tokyo branch of Moxin Technology, responsible for the management of the technical part, and cooperated with the introduction and implementation of technology and equipment......
After speaking, Yu Zixian invited Mr. Tomoki Kashima to the stage and personally issued the employment certificate.
It was the first time that Tomoki Kashima had accepted a certificate of employment from such a small company, but he was still very happy.
"Li Xia is in charge of the comprehensive capital department......"
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With the end of Yu Zixian's appointment, warm applause and congratulations rang out in the small conference room!
"Mr. Tomoki Kashima, Manager Kashima, from today, you will officially become a member of Magic Core Technology Co., Ltd., responsible for the technical management of the Tokyo branch, congratulations!" "Thank you, Mr. Yu!"
"At present, the technology-related business of Moxin Technology is mainly to coordinate the equipment and technology introduction of Xiangji. At present, your situation is relatively special, because due to the influence of the non-compete agreement, in order to protect you, you do not directly come forward to negotiate, but exist as a behind-the-scenes think tank. I hope Mr. Kashima can understand!"
"Now I would like to ask Cao Fei, deputy general manager of Xiangji, to introduce the progress of the current introduction of Xiangji equipment. ”
"Mr. Yu, Deputy General Manager of Kashima, colleagues, at present, our procurement of dry etching equipment, magnetron sputtering equipment, and ion implantation equipment is progressing smoothly, and the consultation quotation has been completed, and the other party's quotation is also within the normal range and can be accepted. At present, we are lagging behind mainly in the procurement of lithography machines. ”
Cao Fei paused for a moment and continued: "According to Mr. Yu's instructions, we asked Nikon and Canon for quotations in various ways, and confirmed that we were indeed subjected to discriminatory treatment! ”
"Then now further ask the other party about the reason for the super high price, is there any progress?"
"The main reason is that driven by policy reasons, Nikon and Canon's willingness to accept our purchase orders is almost zero!"
"Is there zero willingness to accept orders?"
"After we took a variety of methods to contact us privately, the other side gave us a little suggestive response - the government and the Americans are engaged in the second semiconductor negotiations, and it is now a critical juncture in the negotiations!"
When Yu Zixian heard this, he "chuckled" in his heart: it was as he expected.
Tomoki Kashima explained at this time: "I know a little bit about this, at the current critical juncture, the government does not want to cause unnecessary misunderstandings, or because of the procurement of some tricks, continue to let the Americans blackmail!"
"Well, it's true, the mainland's semiconductor industry in recent years has been limited by the impact of the Batumi embargo, whether it is computers, communications, industrial control and high-end consumer electronic products, all of them have been implemented on the grounds of "preventing application in national defense", in other words, we can import technology and equipment and chips must be lower than the international mainstream chip process of more than three generations. In other words, the technical specifications of the chips and related manufacturing equipment that we can currently import must be above 1.5 microns. ”
Because we are Xiangjiang, we may relax a little bit on some minor equipment, but on the monopoly of key equipment, especially Nikon and Canon of lithography machine manufacturers, we may not relax much on our audit requirements!
"Because of Toshiba's precedent of violating the 'Batumi embargo', they will be more considerate. Of course, if we do buy according to their offer of $10 million, they will still be more than happy to sell!"
"Is it possible that this situation will improve after the Second Semiconductor Agreement is reached?" asked the manager of the equipment department of Xiangji at this time.
"It's hard to say, but there is no such possibility!" Kashima Tomoki thought for a moment and said hesitantly.
"Even if Nikon or Canon are willing to sell me the lithography machine we need, it will take at least half a year to arrange the production and manufacturing! Not to mention that this is an ideal state, and now the United States and Japan do not know how long it will take to reach the "second semiconductor agreement"? In the end, all our production line equipment needs to wait for the arrival of the lithography machine......
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Listening to everyone's gossip, Yu Zixian's head suddenly became big: "Do you really want to contact ASML?
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"Deputy General Manager Cao Fei, you continue to contact other manufacturers and confirm the delivery date of the complete set of equipment as soon as possible! As for Nikon Canon's side...... You'd better keep in touch. ”
The meeting ended without a hitch!
At this time, Yu Zixian was really anxious.
Just yesterday afternoon, Moxin Technology sent to Arizona, USA to contact WDC to apply for W65C02 and W65C816 microcontroller production authorization came to the results, WDC is happy to authorize Moxin Technology Co., Ltd. to produce.
And the licensing fee is much lower than Yu Zixian expected, $1 million per year, but the only requirement is that no third party is allowed to be licensed, and it can only be used for electronic products owned by Magic Core Technology or the holding company.
As for Yu Zixian's desire to obtain authorization for 8-bit and 16-bit chips to continue to improve the design, it is still under negotiation...... According to the staff's estimates, it shouldn't be too difficult, it's a matter of licensing fees!
In 1978, WDC (Western Design Center) continued to develop the 6502 architecture and launched the W65C02 (CMOS version of 6502) and W65C816 (16-bit version of 6502) CPU products.
According to the plan, Yu Zixian hopes to obtain the production authorization of W65C02 and W65C816 microcontrollers, so that they can be used for the production of SFC 16-bit chips in the Little Doctor version...... As for the authorization of 8-bit and 16-bit chips to continue to improve the design, as mentioned before, it is mainly to use this low-cost microcontroller more widely in kitchen appliances, cellular phones, automobiles, modems, audio and video equipment, medical instruments, scientific instruments, industrial robots and automatic testing equipment in the future.
Because these electronic products are the application terminals of micro-embedded chips.
When the era of the "Kingdom of Home Appliances" of the Republic comes, the application of W65C02 and W65C816 chips will bring great opportunities for the sales of chips of Xiangji.
It seems that everything is ready now, and only the east wind of the lithography machine is owed! This kind of uncertainty of a few months makes everyone, including Yu Zixian, very uncomfortable!
Tomoki Kashima's strength lies in the installation and commissioning of production lines, rather than in equipment procurement and negotiation...... Therefore, this time there is no better way for Tomoki Kashima!
But Yu Zixian can't stop!
Yu Zixian once again set his sights firmly on the distant Europe-ASML! He firmly believed that ASML at this time would definitely not have the arrogance of Nikon and Canon!!
As long as the price is not too ruthless, Yu Zixian can accept it!
Today, Yu Zixian plans to send two people to start contacting ASML and achieve preliminary results as soon as possible, whether it is successful or not!
Just who to send?
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