Chapter Eighty-Eight: The First Negotiation
The two sides sat down, and Li Yixuan said: "To produce computers, you need special monitors, but the land price in Hong Kong is too expensive. And the mainland is attracting investment, so I came over to see if there were any opportunities for cooperation. β
The old man understood his intention and said, "Welcome Mr. Li to invest in the mainland." Now the SAR has just started to start, and all the conditions cannot be compared with Hong Kong, but this is not an opportunity! For businessmen who are willing to invest in the Special Economic Zone, we have given the green light and welcomed them with both hands held high! β
Then the old man's voice changed, and he said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "We sincerely welcome foreign businessmen to invest in the mainland, but we will never wag our tails and beg for mercy. β
Li Yixuan could hear the other party's voice-over, as early as 79 years, the old man invited Li Chaoren, Lee Shau-kee brothers, Bao Yugang, Fok Yingdong and others to Shekou for inspection. Except for Fok Ying-tung, who was willing to invest in a hotel in the mainland, the rest of the Hong Kong businessmen just came to see it and went back, and the investment matter was finally over.
Later, he received several Hong Kong businessmen, but their attitudes were very arrogant, although they were polite on the surface, but the arrogance and contempt for the mainland were shot in their eyes, and the old man was deeply aware of it.
Li Yixuan didn't answer, in his opinion, arrogance and contempt, or humility and humility, are just ways of negotiation. Just like the old man just said, I open my door to welcome foreign investors to invest, you can come if you want, and if you don't want to get it. No one can force who is not.
"Sir, I really want to invest." Pointing to Guo Taiqiang next to him, "The Guo brothers have always been partners of our company, but they have already built factories in the mainland first, and I am a close second." Computer picture tubes and color television picture tubes are of the same origin in technology, and my current visit to the mainland is also to see if I can cooperate with the mainland to develop an advanced color picture tube technology industry. Since I really want to invest, I might as well open the skylight and say something bright, there are a few questions that need to be clarified first. β
The old man said: "If you have a problem, you don't have to bend around, we already treat you as our own person, we can discuss and solve it together!" β
Li Yixuan paused and said, "The old gentleman may not know much about my company, so I will first introduce to you what kind of company my Oranges company is." Founded in 1976, the company's main business is electronic arcade games, Oranges computers and 3.5-inch personal computer hard drives.
Currently, our company is developing the second generation of the Oranges II computer, which is a 16-bit computer and a new generation 16-bit arcade platform. The new generation of computers needs to be supported by related industries, such as computer-specific monitors and arcade-specific picture tubes.
In the past, these two monitors were replaced by color TV picture tubes, which were OK on 8-bit computers, but when it came to 16-bit arcade and computer color TV standard picture tubes, it was not enough, and the new generation of arcade machines and computers had higher technical requirements for picture tubes.
Here I am focusing on my company's computer, Oranges company started with video games, so the personal electronic computer developed by our company is completely different from the computer in Western countries, that is, my company's Oranges I personal electronic computer, not only can meet the needs of the daily office of the enterprise, but also has entertainment functions, especially the entertainment of electronic games, in order to pursue the ultimate game visual experience, we have done a lot of research and development and experiments.
In the experiment, we found that although the semiconductor hardware such as CPU, graphics card, memory, and storage is constantly upgrading. However...... The technology of the display is the same, since the invention of the arcade machine, the screen we use, compared with the current screen, although the size has increased, but it is far from enough. Indicators such as clarity, color, and so on are almost standing still, and the progress of various propaganda is minimal, and the display picture has not been fundamentally improved.
Because of this, we are deeply aware that the existing CRT CRT picture tube has become the biggest shortcoming of the new generation of personal computers, which seriously affects our gaming experience. At present, there is no supporting picture tube in the international market, and analog imaging technology is still used, so it ...... We're ready to ditch this old analog technology and opt for a new lease of thought and a more advanced digital imaging technology...... Its various indicators are far ahead of the current CRT analog picture tube, which is a real high-definition display screen.
More high-definition, brighter, higher refresh rates and corresponding speeds. We currently have a maximum of 29 inches and a minimum of 15 inches. However, the 15-inch screen is too small for PC users, and the 22-inch screen can only achieve a satisfactory image display effect after actual experience. We use a new generation of ultra-flat graphics technology, and the maximum screen resolution can reach 800Γ600...... This is more than double the 320x240 resolution of the CRT of color TVs currently on the market.
The display factory I invested in had an annual production capacity of 1 million units in the early stage, and the production capacity will be expanded in real time in the future according to the market demand.
You don't have to worry that we won't be able to digest it, because Oranges itself has a huge internal digestion demand for the new generation of digital picture tubes, so you don't have to worry about the lack of market demand for these picture tubes. In addition, let me say again, Oranges produced and sold more than $3 billion last year, so we can definitely rely on it! β
Li Yixuan lost no time in showing his strength.
The CPU frequency of the new generation of personal computers developed by Oranges is still controlled at 20MHz, which is the same as the frequency of the 80286 CPU released by Intel in 82, but it would be a big mistake to think that it has the same performance as 80286.
First of all, the core of the CPU is designed according to the 28th law, and the instruction execution efficiency is much higher than that of 80286. Secondly, the kernel adopts the RISC structure, which is much stronger than the simple CISC of 80286.
Third, it has the ability to support multi-tasking, especially the support of the graphics card, which is the focus of emphasis; Finally, GPU and graphics card technology have been a lot ahead of this era, although it is still 2D, but it focuses on describing high-definition resolution display, and the effect is very clear and delicate.
At present, the resolution of the picture tube of color TV is 320x240 in Japanese P standard, and 400Γ240 in American N standard. The highest display resolution of the digital ultra-flat picture tube is 800Γ600, which is absolutely visually impactful in this era.
The amount of information is too large, and the CRT technology is very professional, the old man did not rush to answer, but really tried to digest this information in his brain.
Li Yixuan didn't bother, and sat quietly on the side.
The secretary sitting next to the old man was recording rapidly, probably frowning from time to time because of his strong technical expertise.
After the secretary finished recording it, he showed the old man the notes of the conversation.
"Mr. Li, can you explain to me what resolution is?" The old man asked.
"Yes, the concept of resolution does not exist in Western countries, and it is a new idea put forward by our company in order to develop a new generation of picture tubes, which refers to how many pixels the display can display. Since the dots, lines, and surfaces on the screen are made up of pixels, the more pixels a monitor can display, the more detailed the picture will be, and the more information can be displayed within the same screen area, and vice versa.
We can think of the whole image as a large chessboard, and the resolution is expressed as the number of intersections of all the meridian and latitude lines. When the display resolution is constant, the smaller the display, the clearer the image, and conversely, when the display size is fixed, the higher the display resolution, the clearer the image. It is an important prerequisite for ensuring the clarity of the CRT......"
Li Yixuan knew that the old man was not a professional, so he explained the esoteric technical terms as simple as possible. But even so, he could hear him spare his head.
The old man realized that he had to find a professional, and the entire pace of the negotiation was controlled by the young man in front of him, and he was completely led by the other party, which was too disadvantageous.
However, after all, the old man came from the war years, and he had his own way of negotiating, and asked: "Mr. Li has said so much, and he has not yet reached the point, can you tell me first, what is your investment amount?" Whether your factory is wholly owned or a joint venture. β
Li Yixuan said: "Sole proprietorship and joint venture are all OK. The total investment is more than 2 billion Hong Kong dollars, but I would prefer a joint venture. I release technology and equipment, as well as plant managers; You get out of the land and the people. The funds are contributed by each party, and the equipment and technology are included in the shares. I don't want to deal with you, both sides hold half of the shares. At the same time, we will fully open up the mainland's color TV market. β
"That's not good," the old man refused: "A few days ago, we cooperated with Hong Kong's Miaoli Group, we took 85%, and you took 15%. I think that's the way it goes. β
"I don't agree, we need to be responsible for the development process of the whole project, you just sit back and wait to collect the money, and the proportion we get is too low!" Li Yixuan shook his head and said, the other party was simply opening his mouth.
"It can't be counted like that, the land we take out is the most precious asset. According to the price of your land in Hong Kong, even the cheapest industrial land will account for at least 70% of the total cost, and we do not need to pay the land price for the cooperation between the two sides, so it is reasonable for us to take the lion's share! Moreover, you can apply for a loan from the bank after you get the land, and there is almost no financial pressure on yourself. The old man said.
"In addition,It's not impossible for us in the mainland to open up the color TV market to you,But only part of it can be opened,And you have to exchange technology for this part of the marketγ
Although the old man couldn't figure out the difference between the analog picture tube and the digital picture tube, he remembered that the digital picture tube was more clear, and he judged that the digital picture tube was obviously more advanced, and it was more advanced than the display tube technology introduced by the country from RB two years ago.
The country is now backward in an all-round way, and urgently needs foreign advanced technology to enhance its comprehensive domestic strength, so it has put forward technical requirements to the other side.
Li Yixuan looked at him with a smile, is this a market for technology?
It is not impossible to give them technology, but it is not possible to open only part of it, and it is not impossible to blow their own technology in the wind, but to spend a lot of money.
was taken away cheaply by them like this, Li Yixuan was unwilling, not to mention that the other party would not necessarily cherish it.
Because what is too easy to get is often not cherished.
The reason why the republic was able to rise up in later generations, to say something unpleasant, is thanks to the blockade of Western countries, and it is precisely because of the blockade that the country knows how to work hard.
Li Yixuan doesn't want to let the whole country lose the motivation to work hard because of his arrival.
If this is the result, then he is really a historical sinner, and he will not forgive himself until he dies.
Li Yixuan's thought in his heart is that technology still has to be given, but it can't make them lose their upward motivation.
How to handle this degree, to be honest, he doesn't know it himself, so he can only take one step at a time.
But he wouldn't say it so directly, but in a different way.
"Do you know why Hong Kong Miaoli Group is willing to accept such a low profit share?" Li Yixuan spoke out to attract the old man's attention, "I guess there is definitely no provision in the cooperation agreement you signed that all the proceeds from the purchase of the house must be transferred to a bank account that is jointly supervised by both parties or a third party.
The sale of the property must be handed over to the Hong Kong Miao Li Group, and all the proceeds from the sale will naturally go into the official bank account of the Miao Li Group first, and will sit down with you to share the money after the project is completely completed.
In other words, you won't get a penny before that, and all the funds will be used by him for free.
In case of a risk in the middle of this journey, it is still unknown whether the funds that he took to work around will eventually reach you! Since all the risks are borne by you, they are naturally willing to accept it no matter how low it is! β
The old man's face suddenly turned ugly, and when he heard Li Yixuan dial it like this, he realized that he had actually been a fool.
"Besides, the bank's building loan is not as easy to approve as you think, at least Miaoli Group wants to take the East Lake Liyuan in SZ City, and it is difficult to apply for a loan from a bank in Hong Kong, even if the interest rate is approved, it will be very high! No one would be stupid enough to take the land you provide to the bank for a loan, not to mention that you are still providing us with industrial land.
To add another note, if you apply for a loan from a bank to buy industrial land in Hong Kong, the interest rate is higher than that of commercial land, and the loan amount is lower than that of agricultural land. β
After finishing speaking, he stood up, "Old man, I think I'll talk about it here today, after all, you haven't seen the digital imaging I said with your own eyes." In this way, if you can come to Hong Kong, or if it is inconvenient for you to come, you can send someone who can come and understands this aspect to come and have a look for yourself, and then we can sit down and talk. β
The old man felt that what the other party said was reasonable, but he didn't see anything, and he didn't talk about anything below. Moreover, such a large investment cannot be negotiated in a short time, not to mention that he can't get the final decision, and he has to report to the central government.
After the two sides left each other's contact information, Li Yixuan and Guo Taiqiang said goodbye and left.
The old man also personally sent the two to the door of the building, which surprised many staff, who needs the old man to deliver it in person? The staff on the side quietly kept Li Yixuan's appearance in mind.
After sending Li Yixuan and the two away, the old man returned to his office and asked the secretary beside him, "Xiao Wu, what do you say about that little friend?" β
Secretary Wu thought for a while and said, "I think it's not bad, at least not as arrogant as other Hong Kong people, and not prejudiced." β
The old man nodded and said, "That's why I talked to him a little more." By the way, the incident he said today is too important, check with the relevant departments. β
"Okay." Secretary Wu quickly made a record and left, to verify what Li Yixuan said.