The two major standards in today's personal computer industry, Fangyuan personal computers and IBM-PCs, are both aiming to at least double their total shipments from 1982 to more than 1 million units, and the former will exceed 1.5 million units.

Among these personal computer products, the 5.25-inch hard disk has almost become the standard hardware configuration of commercial personal computers, and IBM, which follows the Fangyuan computer, is actively developing the IBM-PC/XT with 5.25-inch hard disk, which shows that the blue giant is also aware of the general trend of this industry development.

While IBM is a standalone in the computer industry, with few areas it doesn't explore, its hard drive offerings specialize in the more lucrative enterprise storage market for 8-inch hard drives.

As a result, Seagate, which was controlled by Tang Huan with 20% of the shares, became an irreplaceable choice by virtue of its leading technology and mature manufacturing process, and got IBM's 5.25-inch hard disk order, which was a big bargain for the two computer giants.

The hot business opportunities of 5.25-inch hard drives naturally attracted competitors. As a result, when Seagate, which was short of production capacity, planned to build a new factory, cost became an important consideration, and Tang Huan's solution was to select a site in Asia.

The reason why Bangkok has become the ultimate goal is not just because of political reasons, but mainly because the investment environment there is starting to be attractive.

Siam's economy used to have a good time, but in the 1970s, it began to suffer from a number of economic problems.

For example, the decline in investment in the United States, the current account deficit, inflation, and the sudden rise in oil prices triggered by the global energy crisis, as well as the instability of the domestic political environment.

Successive administrations have tried to solve the economic problems they face by promoting exports and tourism. It did play an important role, but it wasn't immediate enough.

In this way, Siam Prime Minister Bing, who came to power in 1980. Tin Su Warming began to implement the most familiar currency reform measures: first, on May 12, 1981, the exchange rate was depreciated from 20.775 baht per dollar, depreciating by 1.07% to 21 baht; Then on July 15, 1981. The exchange rate was depreciated by 8.7% to 23 baht.

After more than a year of observation, Tang Huan can be sure that Siam's investment environment is indeed superior, and now it is just right to enter, and the other party is still begging for it.

On March 23, U.S. President Ronald Reagan delivered the famous "Star Wars Project" speech.

Although in the original time and space, it was finally evaluated as a political game hoax, but the United States could not completely talk and do nothing, and the resulting stimulation of computer demand is still very obvious.

The supercomputer department of Fangyuan Computer Company received two more orders for "Taiji". and the continued rise in the stock prices of Fangyuan Computer Company and IBM, which is a good proof of this, and the prestige of Fangyuan Computer Company's international large enterprises has risen.

In addition, it is necessary to know that once this hard disk factory is completed, the output value will reach more than 100 million US dollars, no matter where it is placed, it is a good project.

After World War II, Siam became the main military ally of the United States in Southeast Asia. And between 1955 and 1959, they received an unprecedented level of financial aid. It can be said that it is deeply affected.

It is not difficult to imagine that when Tang Huan, a high-tech super-rich man worth tens of billions of dollars, came to Siam for inspection, he would receive the degree of attention from his officials, and the prime minister personally greeted him as the least courtesy.

With a wave of Tang Huan's hand, the intention of the hard disk factory was decided, and as for the details of the business negotiation, he had his own subordinates to bargain. The main purpose of his trip was to introduce to the front desk the new force of Han Anyuan, who had mixed in with his entourage and came secretly.

As Tang Huan expected, the two sides hit it off and quickly reached an agreement on a series of practical issues such as military training, ammunition replenishment, and material supply.

There is no love for no reason. There is no hatred for no reason. The reason why things are going so smoothly is not because Han Anyuan has the financial support of his nephew, but mainly because of the surrounding situation that Siam is currently facing.

After Annam occupied Funan, Siam virtually became a frontline state against communism against the background of the Cold War -- the land territory was directly surrounded by three communist countries and one country that pursued socialism.

In order to protect its own interests, Siam had a position and reason to support the resistance forces in Funan in various forms.

After everything settled, Han Anyuan patted Tang Huan's shoulder, "Say goodbye, you continue to enjoy the world of flowers, and I will go on the long-awaited adventure." ”

"Be sure to be safe." Suddenly, Tang Huan, who was a little reluctant to give up, told him in every possible way.

"Don't worry. Now that Funan has entered the rainy season and Annam's large-scale military operation cannot be launched, it is a good time for my special forces to show their skills and strike at strategic targets. After Han Anyuan finished speaking, he waved his hand and boarded the military vehicle without hesitation and left.

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After Tang Huan ended this secret trip and came to Xiangjiang to make a public appearance, it was already late April, and the second Xiangjiang Academy Awards was about to open.

On April 11, the 55th Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles across the Pacific Ocean. Chandler Hall.

The biopic "Gandhi" became the biggest winner of the competition, with a total of 8 awards among its 11 nominations, including four major awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Adaptation of the Original Books.

As for "E.T. Extra-Terrestrial", which became the overall box office champion last year, although there were 9 nominations, it only won four awards for original soundtrack, sound effects, sound effects editing and visual effects, which was a relief to those competitors who were worried about the fame and fortune of Tang Huan's Hollywood company.

Xiangjiang movies have always been good at following the trend, such as Zhong Chuhong, whose film appointments have soared, and starred in a "Interstellar Blunt Fetus" with the gimmick of aliens and third-class contact.

Although it is nondescript and noisy, I dare not say anything, this has indeed injected new commercial vitality into the entire Xiangjiang film industry, and also enriched the ridicule content of the host of the Academy Awards.

Counting up, it has been almost half a year since Tang Huan last appeared in public in Xiangjiang.

During this time, Tang Huan's net worth increased by tens of billions of dollars, and many changes have taken place in Xiangjiang.

When Tang Huan was held by Zhong Chuhong and walked to the Xinguang Theater, the reporters collectively threw out the question that has been hovering in everyone's hearts since the release of "Senior Sister's Heroic Real Estate", "Tang Sheng, do you really have the identity of a resident of Xiangjiang?" ”

"I see what everybody means." Tang Huan smiled faintly, "I use a sentence to describe love to show my attitude towards Xiangjiang, if you don't give up, I will depend on life and death." (To be continued......)