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The content of "Zen Wu Boy's Fantasy Journey" is about a young man who seeks the supreme realm of Zen martial arts, Sanfeng, for his dream, traveled west by land from the East, and after arriving at the Western Continent, he returned to the Eastern Continent by sea.

The background of this process, first the westward expedition of the Eastern Cavalry Corps, and then the westward expansion of the Oriental merchant fleet, social contradictions and blending coexist, which can be described as a magnificent era, and the richness of what Sanfeng has seen and heard along the way can be imagined.

To put it simply, "The Fantasy Journey of a Zen Warrior Boy" is a fantasy adventure story of pursuing dreams, which uses philosophical and poetic language, which is quite allegorical and resonant.

Like what:

"When you strive to pursue your dreams, every day is colorful, because I know that every hour is part of realizing your dreams." ”

The owner of the crystal shop said, "I was scared that once I fulfilled my dream, I would no longer have a reason to live." ”

The British traveller said, "Everything in the world has a heart, and we are part of it." ”

The alchemist said, "Love does not hinder a man from pursuing his destiny, and if he gives up pursuing it, it is because it is not true love." ”

There are many more such examples:

"Fulfilling one's destiny is the only duty of every person's life. Everything is like that. ”

"At the moments of our lives, we can't do anything about what happens to us, we just resign ourselves to fate – that's the biggest lie in the world. ”

"When you pursue your dreams, heaven and earth work together. ”

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Tang Huan's previous works mainly focus on the IT field, such as programming design ideas, software engineering management and other professional discourses, as well as computer knowledge popularization and use skills.

The only exception is "The Rise of Great Powers", but that is also categorized. It is related to Tang Huan's academic achievements when he was studying for a bachelor's degree at the University of California, Berkeley.

As for the current "Zen Wu Boy's Fantasy Journey", it is the first novel theme to come into contact with, and once it is on the market, it has become a trend to read unconsciously in less than two months.

This situation is disdainfully summarized by some people as Tang Huan's richest man halo effect. The New York Post has become a base for such arguments.

Some professional critics also pointed out that this is a fable of pursuing dreams and perfecting life with a strong mysticism after reading it with a neutral attitude, which is extremely inspiring and inspirational.

And it can be seen that the publisher did not do much publicity when it was released.

If it has to be attributed to the fact that the halo effect of the richest man is so strong that there is no need for any advertising, it is better to say that the niche fans accumulated by Tang Huan's previous published books have played a positive role in promotion.

The New York Times Best Seller List is not created by the book review department that publishes it. Rather, the editors of The New York Times' "Investigative Journalism" department, based on weekly sales reports from a national sample of large and small bookstores and wholesalers.

This is a retail data, not a wholesale one, so it is more reflective of the real sales of books.

After "The Fantasy Journey of Zen Martial Arts" topped the New York Times bestseller list, each issue of the list will also feature a sword-shaped symbol next to the title of the book to indicate that the book is being ordered in large quantities.

Critics have debated the "Zen Martial Boy's Fantasy Journey". After all, it couldn't match the authority of the data on the New York Times bestseller list, and in the end, the tired parties simply acquiesced to a statement. That is, this is a literary phenomenon that cannot be reasoned with.

Seeing that Tang Huan finally got interested in writing a popular book, and it was so popular, Stirling Press, which had long been unable to sit still, was naturally unwilling to continue to follow the boss's instructions to let it develop naturally - this was a good opportunity for his own development. How could you miss it!

Listening to the persistent lobbying of his subordinates, Tang Huan muttered in his heart, "The prototype of "Zen Wu Boy's Fantasy Journey" sold 65 million in the original time and space, and there were as many as 50 translated versions. Where are the current achievements? I kindly gave you a chance to make a fortune, how can you still trouble me so much!"

Tang Huan, who was overwhelmed, flipped through the plan brought by the other party, and finally said: "I will attend two signing events at most, and it is best to arrange it on a university campus, so that my itinerary can be more convenient." ”

This year and next will be an important period for the formation of the American network, and the main driving force comes from various universities, Tang Huan will come forward to help promote his network technology and products.

After receiving this clear answer, the subordinates finally left happily - the boss is usually so busy, and now he is willing to cooperate with the two activities, which can be said to have reached the limit, and should be content.

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At this time, the information on why Siemens was interested in Intel, which was going downhill, was finally sent to Tang Huan.

"Siemens is not only interested in IBM's 20 percent of Intel stock, but also intends to buy Intel as a whole. Tang Huan snorted coldly, "The ambition is not small, it's not an ordinary copy!"

The reason why Intel's business situation is declining is naturally because of the dumping of Japanese counterparts, which makes its products lose their cost performance. But the mainstream opinion within Intel is still that it can't give up on the memory business it started.

The reason why this conservative force is so stubborn is that the memory market is thriving, and the room for growth is difficult to measure.

Since the 1970s, with the breakthrough of the semiconductor industry in large-scale integrated circuits, the technical elite is eager to cram chips into all products, including home appliances, Intel has invested in a digital watch company, but the result is not good at management, and it is difficult to get out of the market.

But regardless of the success or failure of individuals in this craze, it is a well-established fact that the use and demand for memory are exploding.

In this bigger and bigger cake, the reason why Intel can't grab the slot is because memory has become a global industry, and Intel, the pioneer, lags behind its peers in terms of technology, quality, cost, capital, etc.

The conservative forces have reason to believe that this is a problem with the company's management, not a sin of the direction of the business.

What's more, although Intel is having a hard time now, it has not yet reached the point where it can't open the pot. In particular, the prospects for semiconductor negotiations between the United States and Japan are gradually becoming clearer. As long as the frenzied dumping behavior of Japanese semiconductor companies is stopped, life will certainly be better.

From this point of view, if Siemens, which has deep roots, succeeds in taking over Intel, its backward semiconductor business will be strengthened, and it will also have enough financial resources. Easily sustain Intel through these difficult years.

Tang Huan doesn't care whether Intel is a memory company or a microprocessor company, and the Intel8086 family of CPUs, which have won a stable position in the personal computer field, is his focus.

In other words, this is the territory that Tang Huan has already planned, and he can't tolerate others to stir up the situation.

Siemens wants to grab food? No!

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Tang Huan immediately instructed his subordinates to immediately contact the heads of IBM, Siemens, and Intel.

IBM was originally difficult to find an ideal buyer and was a little passive, but it didn't expect the situation to change abruptly, and now it has become a bit of a shelf.

The sea of commerce is really unpredictable. Maybe that cloud will start to rain when you don't expect it.

The head of Siemens in the United States was visiting Intel in Silicon Valley, so Tang Huan met the other party first, but the meeting was very short, and their communication was too direct.

Tang Huan asked straight to the point, "Can Siemens give up its plan to acquire Intel?"

The German replied with a blank look, "I'm sorry, I'm just doing what I'm told." It's not up to me to decide. ”

"Then I want to see someone who can make a decision. Tang Huan waved his hand impatiently, "Preferably your CEO, Karl Heinz Cassk." I was able to come to the United States from Munich to talk in person. Everyone has their own interests, and it would be a pity if there was friction and destroyed the previous cooperative relationship. ”

The negotiation process was as simple as that, and it didn't even go through two rounds completely.

But Tang Huan likes this refreshing energy, efficiency!

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Next. Tang Huan met Intel CEO Andy Grove, who frowned and looked preoccupied.

"What's the matter, could it be that the Intel80386 project you have high hopes for has gone wrong in the development process?" Tang Huan said knowingly.

"Of course not. Andy Grove sighed. "As you must know, Siemens was working on the acquisition of Intel, and I sent the visitors away. ”

"Then what is Intel's attitude towards this?" Tang Huan raised his eyebrows and turned to the topic.

"Of course, the reactions were mixed. As a hard-working Hungarian immigrant, Andy Grove got very close to the sociable Tang Huan, and did not hide anything, and replied calmly: "Some people are not optimistic about Intel's prospects and want to take this opportunity to make a fortune and leave; some people think that Siemens' willingness to come forward to support Intel's weak memory business is good news; and some people feel that they have had enough of IBM's previous style, and now they are replaced by Germans, and the situation will be even worse." ”

Speaking of which, Andy Grove spread his hands, "Don, we've heard of your movements, too. I'm sorry, but changing from IBM to you, everyone's feelings still won't change. ”

Upon hearing this, Tang Huan laughed loudly, "After all, we are neighbors in Silicon Valley, shouldn't it be easier to communicate?"

Seeing that Andy Grove was silent, Tang Huan put away his smile and said lightly: "I'm afraid, in this competition, Intel's opinion is not important. ”

Andy Grove shook his head bitterly, "All three of you are too powerful, we don't want to have a big mountain on our heads all the time." ”

"At the time of life and death, it is still so hypocritical. Tang Huan snorted, "Rather than being fully acquired by Siemens and letting me take over the twenty percent of the shares, you will at least maintain your current freedom." ”

"Are you making promises?" asked Andy Grove tentatively.

Tang Huan didn't answer immediately, but took a sip from the cup, and then asked unhurriedly: "Have you thought about it, after Intel is acquired as a whole, the company's management will definitely change." When the time comes, where will you, the CEO, go? Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore, the founders, have already reaped enough benefits from the shares. Robert Noyce divorced last year and divided hundreds of millions of dollars. What about you, do you have to fight all over again?"

Speaking of this, Tang Huan smiled slightly and quipped: "Of course, gold will always shine." I've figured out a position in my company that is worthy of you. I'm waiting for a vacancy. ”

Andy Grove's face was cloudy and uncertain by Tang Huan's analysis, and in the midst of the battle, he heard the other party say leisurely: "You go back and think about the comprehensive acquisition plan of Huang Siemens, and I will unconditionally support you on the board of directors of Intel in the future." ”

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In recent times, IBM CEO John Ex has struggled a lot.

Originally, I was looking for an ideal buyer for the 20 percent of Intel shares. It didn't go well, but I didn't expect that two big buyers would pop up at once - first Siemens' offer, and then Tang Huan's bid, which was really a bit difficult to choose.

Not only are Fangyuan personal computers and IBM-PCs a well-known competitive relationship, but Fangyuan workstations and Fangyuan servers are also eating away at IBM's enterprise-level market share.

Against this backdrop, John Ex instinctively didn't want to sell the 20 percent of Intel's shares to Tang Huan.

Although Intel has nothing special in the eyes of IBM, not to mention that the other party is still obviously declining, Tang Huan will definitely be able to recover benefits from Intel.

Siemens is a good ideal buyer, but it is cunning and cunning, and it picks the door a little. It's not as refreshing as Tang Huan, a nouveau riche.

Now that we have entered March 1985 and the quarterly report is imminent, IBM must hurry up if it wants to ******** in data.

So how could John Ex not be in a dilemma?

No matter what, Tang Huan has flown from the West Coast of the United States to the East Coast, and such a big-name figure must be seriously received. You can't afford to offend the cautious other party in such details.

It is said that Warner's Steve Ross and News Corp's Rupert Murdoch are the reason for the disgrace. The cause is an inexplicable grudge against him.

John Ex's hospitality, Tang Huan accepted all the orders, so when he spoke, he was also very considerate of the other party, "I heard that IBM's cash flow is a little tight, I can raise the price again." Acquire that 20 percent of Intel shares. ”

"How is it possible, we at IBM will still be short of funds?" John Ekes muttered to himself as he laughed and sloppily his eyes.

How much detail has the other party studied IBM's financial report? Although IBM's revenue is close to $10 billion, its profits continue to decline. This won't be noticed by the other party, right?

In order to repel the other party's torch-like gaze, John Ekes took back the initiative to speak. Changing the subject, he asked: "Intel is in decline obviously, but you are obsessed with its shares, you must have other plans, right?" Perhaps, IBM can be adult beauty. ”

"I just don't want Siemens to sit back and get into the PC industry. After all, this delicious cake is made by us together. If it wants to eat, it has to follow our rules. ”

After Tang Huan finished explaining without moving, he made a gesture, "The current market value of 20 percent of Intel shares is about 600 million US dollars. I know that IBM is not very happy with the offer of $400 million. In this way, I bid $480 million. ”

This 20 percent of Intel's shares, after more than ten years in the original time and space, are worth $25 billion. Now, though, it's only worth the price.

Seeing that John Ex was still holding the shelf and not letting go, Tang Huan smiled playfully, "Listed companies are in trouble, and Fangyuan Computer Company is going to submit its financial report again." ”

Tang Huan's appearance of showing off his wealth was so annoying, John Ex couldn't help but snort, "Fangyuan Computer Company is in a period of rapid growth, one handsome covers a hundred ugly, you don't have to be coy." ”

"Then say something else. Tang Huan bowed slightly, "Recently, the wave of IBM-PC compatible machines has been surging, don't want IBM, the genuine inventor, to clean up the mess after IBM, the real inventor, is counterattacked." I'm offering a bit higher, and I also hope that you will have the spare energy to rectify the uncontrolled alliance. ”

This is another embarrassing topic, and John Ecks, who was told about the sore spot, immediately replied forcefully: "The IBM-PC standard is still in our hands, and you still have to worry about it for nothing." ”

Tang Huan nodded disapprovingly, "Then how did we think about our deal?"

Feeling that after this interruption in the middle, the sensitive topic of whether IBM is cash strapped has been lifted, John Ex muttered and confirmed, "You have the ability to close the transaction in one go?"

"Of course. Tang Huan continued to hate the rich and wealthy, "Otherwise, what am I doing in person?"

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Siemens' response was relatively fast, and Tang Huan didn't have to wait in New York until its chief executive, Karl Heinz Cassker, arrived from Munich, Germany.

Tang Huan, who was entertained with the friendship of the landlord, said calmly: "There is no point in discussing the issue of Intel, so let's talk about other constructive content." ”

Karl Heinz Cassk, who felt that Tang Huan had something to say, was slightly stunned and said with a smile: "Tang Kezhen is joking, I came from Europe in the dust, isn't it just to discuss this issue with you." Of course, there are other things that cannot be discussed later. ”

Tang Huan waved his hand, and the assistant handed over a document, "Look at this, you will understand what I mean." ”

Karl Heinz Cassk's face immediately froze, and he said stupidly: "The actions of the richest man are really quick and decisive. ”

"Siemens has a lot of business, and this acquisition is not bad. Tang Huan smiled and asked the assistant to send a document, "Let's hurry up and talk about something else." ”

? (To be continued.) )