Since 1979, when everyone was still in the final stage, Gates and Tang Huan have been dealing with each other for 20 years. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info he has an experience, that is, as long as the other party takes the initiative to send something, it must be full of deep meaning.

After thinking about it for a while, Gates cautiously and slowly spoke: "Microsoft's current life can only be said to be passable. If you spend billions of dollars to buy Sebes, you will feel like an extra burden. ”

Tang Huan raised his eyebrows and said straight to the core: "At this stage, the completeness of Microsoft's product line is second only to Zheru Software, and even stronger than IBM, only the enterprise database field cannot open the situation. ”

"At present, the pace of development of the industry is very fast, and even Oracle, which only makes databases in terms of software, has added front-end rapid application development tools in addition to the simple database management system, and aimed at ERP directly facing end users. ”

"Everyone is rapidly integrating resources in depth, and Microsoft is still unhurriedly improving its products and catching up with its peers, and I am afraid that it will fall behind more and more. ”

"The reason why Renke is interested in Saibes is because database vendors covet the ERP industry across borders, so this time they want to ensure that the Unix platform pattern will not be controlled by others. ”

"If Microsoft acquires Sebes, then with the same root of MS_SQL_Server and Sebex products, it will definitely be able to quickly make up for the shortcomings of enterprise-level databases and maintain stable cooperation with Renke, but if this opportunity is missed, what use will Microsoft's not yet strong MS_SQL_Server be to Renke?"

After Gates listened with an impassive expression, he glanced at Steve Ballmer, who understood the other party, and then put on his own impatience and asked bluntly: "Don, I have to admit that what you said is very reasonable. However, what reason do you have, what position do you have that you are willing for Microsoft to get ahead of Renke and acquire Sebes? After all, when it comes to relationships, Renko is your descendant!"

"You're very reasonable, yes, what reason do I have, what position do I have?" Mr. The richest man laughed, stood up, paced a few steps, and then looked Steve Ballmer in the eye condescendingly, and said leisurely, "Okay, Steve, then I'll give you the answer!"

"In the case of the United States of America v. Zheru Software, Inc., didn't the Department of Justice think that Zheru Software was so powerful that market regulation was ineffective?"

"Well, if Microsoft acquires Sebes, does it mean that market regulation is still working, and there is still enough competition in the entire industry?"

Steve Ballmer avoided Tang Huan's sharp gaze and muttered to himself, "Isn't this called a monopoly?"

Gates scratched his head, tormented by how to choose.

Steve Ballmer got to the bottom of it, and the richest man told his true intentions.

But so what?

This is Tang Huan's impotence on the table! Do you take it, or don't you take it?

If Microsoft timidly refuses, it will be more and more marginalized in the highly competitive enterprise database market, as the richest man just analyzed.

If Microsoft follows the path pointed out by Tang Huan, I believe it will be the right decision, but what is this going on? Who is the chairman of the board of directors of Microsoft? Who is the CEO of Microsoft?

Looking at Gates with a struggling look on his face, Mr. The richest man said earnestly: "Bill, our friendship has been almost twenty years!"

"Think about it, as long as others don't come to harm me, when have I ever taken the initiative to do something that is not good for others?"

"In the United States of America v. Zheru Software Inc. Monopoly case, Microsoft has always adhered to an objective and neutral position when testifying in court, and I am very grateful for this. ”

In fact, if you think about it, you will find that Microsoft's acquisition of Sebeth is the best of all worlds. ”

"First of all, Sebeth was rescued from a business crisis. Those of us who have worked hard in the IT industry for more than 20 years can be regarded as fulfilling our responsibilities to the entire industry. ”

Next, Microsoft found the quickest and most efficient way to fill the gaps in enterprise databases. ”

In the end, the development and growth of Microsoft proves that the entire industry has not been single-handedly overshadowed by Zheru Software Company and lost its competitive vitality. ”

"How rare it is for all parties to do this! Bill, do you have a reason to refuse?"

Gates, who was stimulated by Tang Huan's "affectionate style", couldn't help but complain in his heart: "Microsoft's acquisition of Sebeth is indeed a multi-pronged victory." But the problem is that you are too domineering, and under the gentle appearance, there is no possibility of refusal at all!"

As a result, he heard the richest man say step by step: "I may be a bit domineering, but for collaborators, it has always been a win-win situation." ”

"Zheru software first, Microsoft second, this stable industry pattern, what's wrong?"

Gates, who was distracted, smiled bitterly and said, "Don, your suggestion is indeed difficult for me to refuse." It's just that Microsoft can't compare to the wealth of Zheru Software, and if you want to acquire Sebesi, I'm afraid it will feel a little difficult. ”

Tang Huan immediately said in a hurry: "Why don't I help you contact Bank of America and see if it can provide a part of the loan to Microsoft?"

"Thank you......" Gates waved his hand in fear, "I think I should be able to solve the problem of funding." ”

"Then act quickly, lest it be too late for change. You know, Nishina still has a bit of a nostalgia for Sebeth!" The richest man nodded, and then stopped lingering, and took his leave cleanly.

When Gates sent Tang Huan to the door, he assured understandingly: "I will strictly guard the secret of today's conversation, just if you haven't been here!"

"It's not a big deal to be careful. Mr. the richest man, who smiled faintly, nodded, and then said lightly, "I came to Microsoft headquarters this time, and I want to ask for one thing, that is, I ask you to help introduce the relevant departments of Huasheng Dunzhou to see if you can reach an understanding with Zheru Software Company on the monopoly case." ”

Looking at Tang Huan's figure in the car, Steve Ballmer wiped his head and said with emotion: "Don's style of acting has always been so thorough!"

Gates didn't answer the question, but pondered.

Steve Ballmer asked tentatively, "Are you really going to accept Don's Microsoft proposal to buy Sebeth?"

Gates sighed and asked, "Do you think we have any other choice?"

Steve Ballmer was speechless for a long time.

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After the car drove a certain distance, Mr. The richest man casually ordered, "Remember to inform Cheng Shouzong, and let Renke cooperate with Microsoft to make the acquisition of Saibeisi more exciting." ”

The assistant said yes in understanding, and then said: "Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, has been waiting for you for a long time. ”

"He's still in a hurry. Tang Huan smiled slightly, "Then when you go back, let's see you directly." ”

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With a non-rigorous, but very vivid comparison, the two most representative online shopping operators in the United States at this stage, E-Harbor and Amazon, are similar to a certain treasure and a certain east that are well known to people in time and space: the former provides an "individual-to-person" auction platform, while the latter moves the traditional retail model to the Internet and builds a "retailer-to-consumer" trading platform.

These two models have their own advantages, don't look at the current distinct, but the trend is definitely interpenetrating and merging.

The reason why Mr. the richest man came to visit Amazon this time is mainly because the other party, whose business started in an online bookstore, contributed considerable sales to Mr. The richest man's books and the movie DVDs of the Hollywood company under Yanle Entertainment Group contributed considerable sales.

For example, the DVD of the movie "Titanic" is expected to sell one million copies.

For another example, the movie "The Matrix" will be released this Christmas. As a prologue, Tang Huan's "The Matrix" novel also ushered in a new peak of online purchases.

Therefore, Tang Huan's visit this time, to a large extent, was to support Amazon.

To put it bluntly, after Yahoo was packaged and successfully listed, it is time for Amazon, which has also accumulated a lot of money, to be ready to be praised to the altar.

The pattern of e-commerce has become clearer and clearer, and next year will be the peak moment of further gorgeous expansion of the .COM bubble.

During the conversation, Mr. the richest man confidently predicted: "The concept of e-commerce will definitely heat up further next year." Amazon, as a typical representative of the B2C model, will also become the brightest star at that time. ”

Speaking of this, Tang Huan also quipped meaningfully: "I estimate that with your qualifications, there is a great possibility that you will be selected by Time magazine next year and elected as the Person of the Year of the Times." ”

Jeff Bezos grinned, "Then I'll have to do my best!"

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The richest man had not been in Seattle for a long time, and as soon as he returned to San Francisco, Jerry Brown, chairman of the board of directors of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, hurriedly came to the door and sighed and said: "California high-speed rail and Enron are currently at a stalemate in the negotiation of energy supply, and you have to come forward to solve it." ”

"What's so stiff. Tang Huan raised his eyebrows, "The power supply of California high-speed rail cannot be completely handed over to Enron." They are so greedy that I am afraid that I will be blackmailed when the time comes. ”

In the first two years, California began to deregulate the power sector, allowing out-of-state energy companies to compete, and carried out a series of reforms, such as grid separation.

The original intention of doing this may be good, but the actual situation is too complicated, and good intentions may not be able to get things done.

First of all, after California canceled the monopoly in the power industry, a large number of competitors, including the Texas energy giant Enron, poured in, such as Pacific Watt Power, which was originally responsible for supplying electricity to Northern California.

The richest man knows the details of Enron best, and after the other party completes the layout of California, he will definitely manipulate the electricity price.

You must know that among the many companies under Tang Huan, they have long had the experience of cooperating with Enron.

Take Radio_Shack, the largest electrical appliance seller in North America, in the battle for Paramount a few years ago, in accordance with the instructions of the big boss, the American home film and television entertainment supplier Blockbuster, which was acquired in order to draw wages from the bottom of the kettle, cooperated with Enron to promote on-demand entertainment program services in various cities in the United States.

As a result, there are many problems and contradictions in the process of testing the water. Seeing that the situation was not good, BesTV decisively terminated the contract.

Therefore, at the time of the "wolf" in California's energy field, Tang Huan set an energy security plan for California high-speed rail, one of which is not to be greedy and cheap, and let Enron provide energy exclusively.

Jerry Brown has been sticking to this principle, and as a result, the dissatisfied Enron company has become more and more dissatisfied.

This company is also a hand-eyed existence, former U.S. President Lao Bushi and current U.S. President Bill Collinton can be moved out to open up for its interests.

So it's not hard to imagine that Jerry Brown is still under a lot of pressure.

In order to point out the potential crisis of California's energy, the richest man took out a document and handed it to Jerry Brown, "The global meteorological model team that has been established for many years to explore the use of the Fangyuan supercomputer has been paying attention to the El Niño phenomenon in recent years, and this year's floods in a large area of China have been predicted; ”

"In this way, California's energy supply pattern will be further broken. Enron will definitely take this opportunity to further expand his power. ”

After Jerry Brown quickly skimmed through the weather forecast report, he smiled wryly: "But Enron has not hidden his greed now, and it proposes that since California high-speed rail is worried about energy supply, then let Enron join in." Once everyone is a family, there will be no game over energy supply. ”

Tang Huan was so angry that he slapped the table, and Sen Ran said: "An Ran is so greedy, he is looking for death!"

At present, the southernmost point of California high-speed rail is in Los Angeles in Southern California, and the northernmost point in Northern California extends from the original San Francisco to Sacramento, the capital of California.

It is no exaggeration to say that the California high-speed rail, which connects several of California's most important metropolitan areas, has become a real golden line, building a chain of interests with unlimited potential, and Tang IT's countless scientific and technological achievements have been continuously arranged on this platform.

There are so many interests that will involve so many contradictions.

From the very beginning of the California high-speed rail project, it was all the way to the corpses of plane transportation and automobile transportation; at present, in the field of transportation, it can be regarded as a compromise, and the two complement each other's strengths; and at this time, Enron still wants to enter the energy field with a thief heart.

Mr. the richest man is looking for a collaborator, which is very particular.

Enron is extremely glamorous on the surface, but how much financial fraud has been committed behind the scenes, it is estimated that those who started it themselves can't remember clearly.

Tang Huan has every reason to believe that Enron's coveting of California high-speed rail is not simply an investment, but wants to fill his own hole with this high-quality asset.

It doesn't matter if you die by yourself, do you dare to worry about pulling me on my back, don't you think you die fast enough?

The fierce light in the eyes of the richest man made Jerry Brown have to turn his face.