On the other end of the phone, Ma Huateng subconsciously frowned.

It's very easy to chat with someone like Zhao Zejun who understands, there is no need to detour at all, as soon as he says a few words, the other party knows his intention, and clearly gives the conditions he needs.

But in the same way, dealing with someone like Zhao Zejun who understands is also very painful, because he understands that he is too precise to see the problem, and he can grasp the pulse at once, and there is not much room for bargaining.

Zhao Zejun said very clearly, can Tencent delay the start?

"One of Tencent's biggest advantages is that the product has a wide range of users, and almost all people who go online have the need for instant messaging, in other words, as long as they are netizens, they have a demand for QQ. ”

Zhao Zejun continued to say lightly: "This time it is not compatible with 360, to a certain extent, Tencent itself has given up this advantage, from a 'whole network product' to a 'local product'." In a short period of time, the loss of some users is not terrible, as long as the 360 problem is solved, this part of the users will still return to QQ. You must know that instant messaging tools are not limited to QQ, and MSN has never given up on the mainland market. After a long time, some users get used to other communication tools, and I am afraid it will be difficult to get back. ”

In fact, there is no need for Zhao Zejun to say this again, Ma Huateng and the entire Tencent know very well that the most important thing for Tencent to take the risk this time is time, and the longer it drags on, the more unfavorable it will be to Tencent.

User churn is one thing;

After too long, public opinion has become more and more unfavorable to Tencent, and the stock market crash is another aspect;

The stock market and the company's operation, that is, independent, and interconnected, short-term stock price ups and downs, almost no substantial impact on the company, but long-term ups and downs, will directly determine the company's next direction and even fate.

Once a protracted war is formed between the two sides and 360, judging from the size of the two sides and the current course of development, this battle will become a big quagmire, trapping Tencent's resources and energy in it, and unable to expand its business in other fields.

The speed of development in the Internet era is so amazing that a little bit of carrying it, half a year late, a month late, or even a day late, may form a huge and even impossible gap.

Before Zelianke took the lead in entering the financial industry is the best proof, step by step, step by step, until now, although Ali and Tencent have also spent great efforts to carry out business in the financial field, and have achieved obvious results, but compared with Zelianke's financial system, the gap is getting bigger and bigger.

If this time, Tencent is stuck in the quagmire of the war with 360 and cannot extricate itself, and it is likely to face the danger of becoming second-rate or even eliminated in the end.

You know, the era of mobile Internet has arrived, and all enterprises are thinking about getting on board as soon as possible!

Ma Huateng pondered for a moment, and suddenly sighed faintly.

In this tone, there is regret and helplessness, but there is no desperate emotion.

"Mr. Zhao, since Tencent dares to use incompatible methods to provoke a war with 360, do you really think that Tencent will not take this situation into account in advance?" Ma Huateng asked rhetorically.

Zhao Zejun smiled and said: "I believe that Tencent must have taken it into account, and it has considered it more clearly than me." However, since you came to me today, it is enough to prove that my attitude, which side Zelianke is on, is very important to Tencent. ”

"Yes, so in order to get Zelianke's support, Tencent can pay a certain price. But an open platform can't be. If you insist, then we can only stop here, Tencent naturally has other ways. Ma Huateng said.

"Other ways ......" Zhao Zejun smiled: "If I guessed correctly, it refers to the relevant departments to mediate, let 360 give up attacking Tencent, Tencent stop the incompatible mode, and then the two sides slowly resolve the conflict through negotiation and legal means." ”

"Isn't that a matter of course?" Mr. Ma said.

"This is just Tencent's wishful thinking. Zhao Zejun said: "It is unknown whether the relevant departments will come forward to mediate, what kind of method mediation will be carried out, and how long the mediation will last and what effect it will have. If a new product appears soon, the market will stabilize and there will be no need for deliberate mediation, and the two of you will go through legal channels to solve the problem. ”

Zhao Zejun didn't dwell too much on the issue of the relevant departments, and quickly changed the topic, saying: "And Tencent seems to have forgotten the fact that in the battle of 3Q, Zelianke has no loss of half a dime, and there is no need to take the initiative to stand in line." If you want to stand in line, the initiative is also in my hands, I can support Tencent, or I can take a group of enterprises led by Zelianke to support 360. ”

Ma Huateng's voice sank slightly: "Mr. Zhao, Zelianke and Tencent have been separated and merged over the years, there have been cooperation and competition, but I believe that Zelianke and 360 are different. ”

Zhao Zejun was silent for a moment: "I don't want to join forces with 360, this enterprise is too dangerous." However, no one can predict what will happen in the future, and if there are enough interests, I can't find a reason not to cooperate with 360. ”

"Isn't there any other possibility?" Ma Huateng stressed again: "Tencent can make big concessions, including in the game market." In terms of economic benefits alone, games are the most profitable for both you and me. Aren't you tempted by this one?"

Zhao Zejun said lightly: "Mr. Ma, if it is for the cooperation of a certain or several specific projects, it seems that there is no need for people at the level of you and me, just call in person, and any vice president can handle it." Since we are talking about the leaders of the two enterprises today, what is involved must be something at the strategic level. ”

"I can't accede to your request at this strategic level. No Internet company will agree. Ma Huateng said firmly.

"If that's the case......" Zhao Zejun sighed, "then there's no way." After all, this is a contradiction between Tencent and 360, there are not enough interests, Zelianke, Baidu, JD.com, Xiaomi, and even Kingsoft do not need to stand in line, let alone use such a fierce way of killing a thousand enemies and losing eight hundred to help Tencent. Mr. Ma, please understand that I must be responsible for Zelianko and Zelianko's allies. ”

"Mr. Zhao, I still hope you can think about it, once the relevant departments come forward to mediate, 360 gives up the slander of Tencent, Zelianke will not get any benefits. ”

After a pause, he said: "I think, this is not your original intention, 3Q battle, with your style, will definitely not miss this opportunity." ”

Zhao Zejun laughed, if he wants to say that he understands himself, he is still his opponent.

Of course, Zelianke will not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, once it is missed, even if there are more prophets, it is difficult to really go to the same level as companies like Tencent and Alibaba, let alone surpass.

"Okay, Mr. Ma, I'll think about it, you also think about it, we keep in touch at any time. Zhao Zejun said.

After hanging up the phone, Ma Huateng sat on the sofa and muttered alone for a long time.

In the end, 'consider and consider' is nothing more than a polite remark.

This time he took the initiative to show favor and woo Zelianko, but failed.

Although he had long expected that the other party would open his mouth widely, he never imagined that Zhao Zejun's mouth would open so widely, which was obviously a completely impossible condition, and the other party didn't seem to care whether he would refuse at all.

A strong sense of danger came to Ma Huateng's heart.

Zhao Zejun will never give up the opportunity of this 3Q battle in vain, since he doesn't care about Tencent's rejection of his conditions, then there must be a strong backhand!

Now, the enemy in front of him is not only 360 on the surface, but also Zelianko who is eyeing him in the dark.