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After testifying in the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in the District of Columbia and selling cuteness, Tang Huan directly sat on Silicon Valley No. 1, flew across the Atlantic, and came to Paris, France, to watch the final of the 16th World Cup Football Tournament on the spot. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

As a result, the richest man had just heard a report on the current situation in Russia, and his assistant carefully sent a fax of a newspaper.

Watching U.S. Vice President Al Gore's unspurious remarks about the monopoly case of the United States of America v. Zheru Software, Tang Huan's face immediately turned from sunny to cloudy.

After the female ship king Christina took the fax and glanced at it twice, she cut it disdainfully, "Politicians are faster than us women can turn their faces!" ”

Speaking of which, she teased her man again, "By the way, I remember, didn't you say before that Al Gore is the most IT-savvy vice president of the United States?" But now, why did he suddenly have a relationship with you, a representative of the IT field, and it seemed that he was about to turn against each other? ”

"How do I know why he suddenly had a convulsion?" The richest man said angrily: "What about the representatives of the IT field...... It is precisely because of this that the monopoly case of the United States of America v. Zheru Software Inc. is like a maggot on the tarsal bone, and it cannot be shaken off! ”

The female boat king no longer teased Mr. the richest man, but pointed to the core of the problem and speculated: "As the saying goes, no profit is not early." So, what should Al Gore do for the sake of it, so he doesn't hesitate to tear his face with you. ”

"It must be a big idea to let the dignified vice president of the United States ignore it." Tang Huan nodded approvingly, "As early as January this year, there were rumors that Al Gore might represent the Democratic ~ Catholic Party and run for the 2,000-year-old U.S. presidential election. However, he himself has never made any positive response to this. ”

"Now it seems that Al Gore should start preparing. Otherwise, he would not have gone to great lengths to make his presence felt through the United States of America v. Zheru Software Inc. monopoly case. ”

Christina inquisitively hypothesized: "What would happen if Al Gore had won the next election, as Vice President of the United States had done a decade earlier, like Vice President Budten Sr., a decade ago?" ”

"Of course it's to make matters worse." Mr. The richest man snorted, "Some of my political ~ political advisers have recently analyzed that Al Gore's political ~ political philosophy is getting closer and closer to populism~. ”

"If he comes to power, he will only cut down the towering tree of Zheru Software Company for the sake of political ~ political correctness."

The female ship king blinked her eyes and continued to ask, "What about Al Gore's political ~ governance background?" ”

"In all fairness, the current vice president of the United States has accumulated a remarkable amount of everything." Tang Huan smiled wryly, "Al Gore is deeply trusted by Bill Collinton and is the most important adviser to the White House, and even has a competitive relationship with Sylarry Clinton, the first lady of the United States. ”

"From an external point of view, in addition to catching up with the big bull market, the unemployment rate has repeatedly set new records for the Democratic ~ Ruling Party ~ government, and Bill Clinton will leave a considerable political ~ political legacy."

Christina thought for a moment and reminded: "I remember that TCI, the largest cable operator that almost bought Atlantic Bell, also fell into a monopoly dispute because of the overwhelming advantage of the cable network. Its controlling shareholder and chief executive, John Malone, was harshly rebuked by Al Gore before he stepped down. ”

Tang Huan groaned: "According to what you say, Al Gore has tasted the sweetness and gained experience?" ”

"So what?" The female shipwright's Wang Yanran smiled: "Although John Malone is recognized as an extremely difficult business tycoon, the longer you get along with the world's richest man, the more you can understand the unfathomable. ”

The richest man laughed at the compliment, and took the hand of the female ship king, "The old husband and wife have been for so many years, and you still don't know my roots?" ”

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On July 12, 1998, the final of the 16th FIFA World Cup was held in Paris, with the host France taking on the Samba Legion Brazil.

Because in the last U.S. Soccer World Cup, Mr. The richest man in order to have a good market in Major League Soccer in his sports industry after the official operation, he quietly sacrificed the Brazilian team that encountered the host U.S. team, so that the U.S. team could play one more round, so the final of this World Cup did not have the unprecedented gimmick of a duel between the host and the defending champion.

One less historical record is less, Tang Huan is not embarrassed, because it is too worthwhile!

The World Cup in France has reached the end of the tournament, and many statistics have been basically settled.

For example, the total number of attendees was nearly 2.8 million, with an average of less than 44,000 per show. In contrast, the United States, a soccer desert, hosted the last World Cup, with a total audience of nearly 4 million, and the average of each game was almost 70,000.

You know, this data is still magnificently generated when there are eight more teams participating in the World Cup in France than in the United States.

Taking advantage of this shareholder wind, the Major League Soccer market is thriving, although it is not as popular as Major League Rugby, Major League Baseball, and NBA, but it can also be called popular and financial.

Besides, anyway, in the final of this football World Cup, there will be similar inexplicable scenes.

It is nothing more than that the means and chips have been exchanged for a secret exchange between countries. For example, France's $300 million debt to Brazil should be on its way to forgiveness.

Face projects are everywhere.

In the traditional sense, among the large countries of Western Europe, Britain, Germany, and Italy have long set the pearl of the football World Cup championship in their crowns, and only France has not received such an honor.

From the perspective of those in power, if this territory can be filled, the richness of the return of politics ~ governance is self-evident.

The Stade de France, where the final was held, was packed; French President Jacques Chirac, Joao Havelange, who stepped down from the FIFA presidency this year, Sepp Blatter, the new FIFA president, Tang Huan, the world's richest man, and other heavyweights all appeared......

The spectacle itself is a subtle indication of how much France is looking forward to lifting the Hercules Cup tonight, and may even be ready to cheer.

Of course, the premise of any operation must have the corresponding strength to lay the foundation.

For example, in the next South Korea-Japan World Cup football tournament in the original time and space, in the midst of criticism, the South Korean team that defeated the Italian team and the Spanish team and advanced to the semi-finals is not a mud that can't support the wall, just look at the number of times people have reached the World Cup finals.

In the final stage of this football World Cup, the number of participating teams has increased from 24 to 32, but the "should" still hasn't come!

Besides, the current host French team, although Thierry Henry and David Trezeguet are still inexperienced rookies, the lack of top strikers to guarantee goals, which leads to the performance of the striker, dare not be complimented; However, the midfield and defence have been very strong, and in the six games so far, not counting the penalty shoot-out against Italy, they have conceded just two goals, the fewest of any team in the competition.

With such a foundation, it is justified to say that the French team has already had the championship at that time.

When Tang Huan greeted French President Jacques Chirac, he said truthfully: "I wish the French team a perfect championship tonight!" ”

Jacques Chirac said with a smile: "Don, I'm really busy now, and the day after tomorrow I will arrange time to talk to you in detail at the Elysee Palace." ”

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After the start of the much-anticipated final, the French team surprised many experts who analyzed before the game, and still pressed the attack on all fronts as in previous games, which made the Brazilian team a little dazed, and the two strikers Bebeto and Ronaldo could barely touch the ball, and it was not until the 24th minute that they had their first threatening attack.

Just when people were still wishful thinking that the Brazilian team was controlling the tempo, in the 27th minute, Zidane, who had been sent off for maliciously stepping on the opposing player in the second match of the group stage France vs. Saudi Arabia, received a corner kick from Petit, avoided Leonardo's defense, and took the lead for the French team with a powerful rush.

"Beautiful!" Mr. The richest man, who applauded and praised, muttered to himself in his heart, "I came today just to watch your wonderful performance, not Ronaldo, who mysteriously became a soft-footed shrimp again." ”

After the French team took a 1-0 lead, the French were full of momentum, and the attack was wave after wave, and those who were optimistic about the Brazilian team finally realized that the Samba Army was out of trouble again.

In the 46th minute, Givarsz created a corner, Djokaeff drove it in, and Zidane headed it over to add another point to France.

It's so hearty!

It's perfect!

The Stade de France, which has a capacity of 75,000 people, is suddenly boiling!

The female boat king Christina also couldn't stop admiring: "The transfer fee of 3.5 million euros given to Bordeaux Football Club is really worth it!" ”

Tang Huan laughed, "Look, this game will only be more lively!" ”

In the 68th minute, Desailly was sent off for a second yellow card for a foul on Cafu, leaving France with one less man on the pitch.

This sudden change in the situation, which seems to be a turning point, has not brought any actual benefits to the Brazilian team, and the still strong midfield and backline of the opposite French team have achieved nothing except to rely more and more on individual breakthroughs; Even in the ninetieth minute before the end, the French team scored the third goal in a quick counterattack.

At this point, the Samba army was defeated, and the Gallic rooster was victorious!

Watching the captain of the French team, Didier Deschamps, lift the Hercules Cup, the richest man who got a complete rest by enjoying this wonderful final, couldn't help but sigh: "Strength alone is not omnipotent!" U.S. Vice President Al Gore's cannon, although it seems indifferent, must be guarded against and cannot be ignored! ”

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Tang Huan came to Europe this time, in addition to relaxing his body and mind, he still had a lot of business to do.

Seeing that Zheru Software was sued by the Department of Justice and 20 federal states in the United States, and the European Union and the European Union were also a little ready to move, Mr. The richest man had to take precautions.

The prime minister of one book is changed too often, so the PR target is below; Germany and France are the dominant players in the EU, so lobbying needs to find the upper hand.

During the talks with French President Jacques Chirac, who was still immersed in the great joy of the perfect success of the French Football World Cup, Tang Huan took the initiative to file the monopoly case of the United States of America v. Zheru Software Company, which was in full swing.

Jacques Chirac smiled knowingly when he heard the piano: "France should be the largest investment place in Europe for Zheru Software, right?" ”

"Not only is it the biggest, it's also the most important!" Mr. The richest man nodded, "And this trend will not change." ”

Jacques Chirac shrugged his shoulders and asked rhetorically, "Then what reason do I have not to pay attention to the concerns of Zheru Software?" ”

Tang Huan happily complimented: "In the next century two years later, looking back at the decision of His Excellency the President, I will definitely find that it is extremely wise and correct!" ”

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The next stop for Mr. the richest man is naturally another scoop in the European Union, Germany.

The current German Chancellor, Helmut Kohl, who has played a key role in the process of German reunification, is busy with the upcoming elections, and the outlook is not very promising.

After all, although the results of German reunification were brilliant, West Germany was dragged down by the burden of East Germany, and a series of problems were exposed over the years, and the people naturally had to settle the accounts on Helmut Kohl's head.

When Tang Huan visited the dignitaries here, he deeply felt the preference of the "Virgin ~" style for the anti-monopoly political ~ political correctness.

Although the richest man was disappointed, he was not in a hurry or panic. Anyway, no matter how strong Germany is, the EU is not its "hall", and there is still a lot of room for operation.

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The matter was put aside for the time being, and Tang Huan then visited the headquarters of Philips and officially signed for the acquisition of Polygram by Yanle Entertainment Group.

With the dust settled on this deal, which was worth more than 10 billion US dollars, the world's largest music group was born!

The various media that got the news naturally began to be shocked again.

Although PolyGram's performance is starting to weaken a little, it is not so bad that the Philips Warrior breaks his wrist to stop the loss.

The main reason is that new changes such as digital music and Internet music have made the traditional record industry confused.

At the same time, Philips made a major change in business strategy, that is, to focus on the traditional advantage of hardware products, so it sold PolyGram, which was not in the same direction, before digital music had a greater impact on the traditional record industry.

Unlike Philips, which does not dare to open up new battlefields and operates digital music conservatively, Mr. The richest man has already made up his mind.

At the press conference, he said enthusiastically: "The traditional record industry must face up to the general trend of digital music, and Yanle Entertainment Group will strive to explore a new direction for the industry that can still guarantee revenue!" ”