Chapter 577: Negotiation
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"Sir." The housekeeper Zhang De brought a breakfast.
"By the way......" Ye Jingcheng, who was originally eating breakfast and thoughtful, turned his head to look at Zhang De and asked, "I heard that your ancestor was born in the court?" ”
"Yes, sir." Zhang De's attitude was humble, but he had his own pride in his words and deeds, and asked rhetorically: "I don't know if the master knows Xiao Dezhang?" ”
"Little Dezhang?" Ye Jingcheng searched his memory a little, it seems that in the court dramas of later generations, there is such a person, who seems to be a chief eunuch?
However, eunuchs are generally not castrated since childhood, where is the ability to pass on the ancestry?
Next, Zhang De answered Ye Jingcheng's questions. It turned out that his grandfather Zhang Yuefeng and Xiao Dezhang, the last court administrator in China, were brothers in the same lineage.
The Zhang family grew up poor, with his father fishing for a living and his mother a rural woman. The two brothers have been looked down upon since they were children, and once they suffered a blow, Zhang Yuefeng had a strong ability to bear it, and Xiaode Zhang's self-esteem was frustrated at that time, but he was unwilling to accept fate.
So I heard from my mother that if a poor family wants to get rich, they can only do the emperor's errand, and the local area is known for being a 'husband', and the eunuch Li Lianying was born there. In addition, I will briefly understand the process of castration to become a "husband".
That night, Xiao Dezhang turned his heart sideways, took a sickle for mowing grass, found a sharpening sickle and sharpened it, and then went into the livestock shed and "cleansed" himself.
Xiao Dezhang was only 12 years old at the time, which shows his character, people who are so ruthless to themselves, let alone others. It also proves that he has the ability to take root in the Qing Palace.
From an ordinary eunuch to a eunuch, to the three-grade top of the imperial dining room, and finally to the chief of the four divisions and eight places.
It took Xiao Dezhang 20 years to develop his power to the power of the government and the opposition. When the ministers of the court meet the Empress Dowager Longyu, they must first get his approval.
With the soaring of Xiaode Zhang, the Zhang family is naturally a chicken dog ascending to heaven. For Xiao Dezhang, the only regret is that he is not able to succeed the incense lamp, so he regards the son of the eldest brother Zhang Yuefeng as his own and uses the rules of the palace to cultivate this godson.
Even if Xiao Dezhang lost power later, he left the palace to work as an apartment in the TJ British Concession, and did not ask about political affairs. But he has been an official for many years, especially as a eunuch, and he has countless wealth for greedy ink.
Even if you don't have an official position, it's a rich and noble family. And the rules he learned in the palace have been passed down from generation to generation, and Zhang De's generation is already the third generation.
As for why Zhang De's family moved to Hong Kong Island, it was actually forced by life. As a landlord and capitalist, Xiao Dezhang, although he escaped the final criticism, was forced to participate in the socialist 'transformation'.
In the end, they could only sell fried fruits on the street, and as for the eldest brother Zhang Yuefeng's family, because they had given up most of their possessions to come to Hong Kong Island when they received the news, they were spared.
No wonder Ye Jingcheng felt that his quality as a housekeeper was much more professional than that of ordinary housekeepers when he first came into contact with Zhang De, and it turned out that his ancestors were helping the emperor take care of the court.
couldn't help but think of the problem he had a headache, the set of palace rules in Zhang De's mouth, I don't know if it can be used to coordinate the relationship between Zhong Chuhong and other women? Let them all move into the ancestral house without making too much trouble?
"When I was a child, I heard my second grandfather talk about things in the palace, and it was actually normal for concubines to compete for favor." Next, Zhang De said some interesting things.
The general way of saying is that it is better for Ye Jingcheng to block and let several of his women move in at the same time, and let them make trouble if they want to make trouble. But don't go beyond a bottom line, this bottom line is put in the court, that is, don't challenge the tolerance of the queen mother.
In Ye Jingcheng's case, the way is to let them accept some rules, so that in order to take care of the general situation when making trouble, they don't dare to say that they are too fierce.
As for how to make them accept, Zhang De swears by this.
Ye Jingcheng secretly pondered, Zhang De's suggestion was an idea. Although several of his women may have changed from their original names to Gong Xindou on TV because of the terms and conditions.
But the main problem now is how to let them move in without making a big deal about the Six Kingdoms.
"Sir, the car is ready." Zhang De reminded.
"Hmm." Wait a while, Ye Jingcheng has to go to Shaw Brothers, and his parents and children will talk to Shao Yifu about TVB's equity, so he asked Zhang De to prepare the car early in the morning.
After walking a few steps, Ye Jingcheng turned his head and said, "Regarding what you just said, tell me more details tonight." ”
"Yes, sir." Zhang De bowed.
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Ten minutes later, the vehicle came to the broadcast road where TVB was located, but the vehicle could not drive directly into the parking lot.
"Ye Sheng, there are too many people gathered in front, and it is difficult for the car to drive in." The driver turned his head and said to Ye Jingcheng.
Ye Jingcheng, who was closing his eyes and recuperating, opened his eyes and looked at the front, only to see many young men and women holding resumes, and there was a long queue from the entrance of the TVB building to the iron bar door of the guard room.
Judging by the situation, these people should be taking refuge in artists, but the number of people is really amazing, could it be that today is a special day? Ye Jingcheng motioned for the driver to turn off the engine and ordered the place to wait for him here, and he got out of the car with another bodyguard.
"This pretty boy ......" Suddenly, a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl jumped out from the side, and said to Ye Jingcheng with big eyes: "Come and add this watch." ”
"Fill out the form?" Ye Jingcheng stopped the bodyguard behind him in time, the girl didn't know that she had escaped, but felt that Ye Jingcheng was followed by a strange person, and secretly said that this bodyguard should not be a thief?
However, in the face of Ye Jingcheng's question, she said innocently: "Yes, aren't you going to apply for TVB's artist training class?" You have to add a form to get in. ”
"No wonder."
Ye Jingcheng looked in front of him, and there were at least a hundred people standing. It stands to reason that no matter how great TVB's influence is, it is impossible for so many people to join artists at the same time.
After all, there are only two training courses for performing arts professionals on Hong Kong Island, one is the TVB Artist Training Course and the other is the newly formed Asian Television Artist Training Course, and the former is much more influential than the latter.
People who want to gain fame and fortune through film and television can be roughly divided into two types. One of them belongs to the one who goes off the rails with the sword, or has some adventures in Bawang.
On the other hand, they are more pragmatic in their thinking, knowing that if they don't have professional knowledge, even if the opportunity comes to them, they will not be able to grasp it.
At this time, the artist training class became the best place for them. As long as they successfully complete their studies, they can be regarded as teachers, at least they have a better understanding of the relevant causes. And through the pedal of the training class, they may also reach a contract with Shaw Brothers.
"What's the wonder?" The girl on the side said curiously.
"Nope." Coming back to his senses, Ye Jingcheng glanced at the girl, and the other party gave him a feeling of beauty and elegance, and he asked, "Are you a TVB artist?" Or staff? ”
"Neither," the girl shook her head and said, "Actually, I am also a student of this training course, but I came to sign up a few days earlier than you, and I have helped with personal forms and leaflets these days. ”
Ye Jingcheng let out an "oh" and asked, "Then what's your name, maybe we can still become classmates." ”
The girl took the initiative to stretch out her hand and asked, "My name is Li Meixian, what about you?" ”
"Ye Jingcheng." Ye Jingcheng shook hands with the other party.
"That seems to be ...... name?"
"Kind of familiar, huh?"
"yes, how do you know?"
"You have it all written on your face." After speaking, Ye Jingcheng motioned to the bodyguard to step forward to help him clear the way, and said goodbye to Li Meixian: "Okay, I still have something to do, let's go first." ”
"Oh, bye-bye." Li Mei slapped three times slowly, waited until she reacted, raised the form in her hand and said, "Eh! You haven't filled out your form yet? ”
At this time, where could I still see Ye Jingcheng's people, the bodyguards opened the way for Ye Jingcheng in front, and after Ye Jingcheng passed, the people behind him blocked again.
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Shao Yifu's office.
"Cheng Zai, you're here." Outside the door, the secretary brought Ye Jingcheng in.
He attaches great importance to Ye Jingcheng's arrival this time, because in the next conversation, the two may promote a deal, or it may be a showdown, and finally take power over TVB.
In order to make the conversation between the two go more smoothly, Shao Yifu even sent Fang Yihua in advance to prevent her from saying ugly things for a while.
After beckoning Ye Jingcheng to sit down, Shao Yifu personally poured Ye Jingcheng a cup of kung fu tea and said tentatively: "I heard that you want to buy the shares in the hands of George Madden." ”
Ye Jingcheng evaded this question and asked rhetorically: "Sir Shao, I also heard that recently, Ms. Fang seems to want to give up the position of general manager of TVB?" ”
It stands to reason that a position at the level of a general manager can only be removed or arranged with the knowledge of all shareholders.
But Shao Yifu did not inform him, obviously planning to cut first and then play. And as with George. The conditions for the Madden negotiations are as long as Fang Yihua abdicates. The whole company belonged to the son of Georgia Madden, John. Madden is the most qualified.
This position will naturally fall into his hands, and Shao Yifu's plan is to win over George by doing so. Madden leaned to his side or simply transferred his 5% stake to him.
But this matter, it is impossible to hide Ye Jingcheng.
Even if Ye Jingcheng didn't receive the news in time, George. Madden will not make a rash decision, and will even take the initiative to inform Ye Jingcheng. Only do that, George. Madden can fight for greater benefits between the two.
Anyway, Shao Yifu and Ye Jingcheng are fighting back and forth, and the focus is still on the wireless equity he holds. He could have waited for the two of them to fight about the same, and then took the opportunity to open a relatively high demand.
Ye Jingcheng's question undoubtedly intensified the tense atmosphere at the scene.
After the two looked at each other, Shao Yifu said: "Cheng Zai, let's just open the skylight and speak. What about giving me Madden's shares? ”
"Then it depends on whether this is necessary." Ye Jingcheng smiled back.
"You have so much business now, can you keep yourself busy? Besides, you have to be capable, energetic, and energetic, so why bother with an old man like me for a small business. ”
"Sir Shao, that's not what I said. You think it's a small business, that's in your opinion, and in my opinion, TV is a big business. ”
This answer made Shao Yifu angry and funny, you Ye Jingcheng is now investing more than 10 billion yuan in projects at every turn, compared to a TV station with only billions of assets, it is not a small business?
But before he could refute, Ye Jingcheng continued: "Actually, Sir Shao should also know that I am more interested in the TV station, otherwise where would I buy shares at a price higher than the market price." ”
"Although I have also thought about getting a TV station license by myself, Sir Shao, as a person who has come over, you should know how difficult it is to apply for a TV station license with the Hong Kong government, and even if it is approved, there will be additional conditions."
"The reason why Jiayi TV station collapsed in the first place was partly due to its own reasons, partly due to its opponents, and the additional conditions of the Hong Kong government, which required the TV station to broadcast educational films in prime time."
Ye Jingcheng wants to express a very simple meaning, it is not that he did not think about applying for a TV station license by himself, but the application procedures are too troublesome, and the Hong Kong government may not set any harsh conditions.
Moreover, if the number of TV stations is too large, it is easy to cause vicious competition among peers, which is not conducive to future development. Rather than being thankless and thankless, it is better to pick up ready-made.
So now it's not that I have to fight with you, but that I have no way to fight with you. In addition, he knew that Shao Yifu would definitely find these excuses, and by the way, he also gave him a preventive shot in advance.
Faced with Ye Jingcheng's statement that he was like a scoundrel, Shao Yifu smiled perfunctorily and said, "Did you just say that this is necessary?" Then do you think I'll ...... the four leading theaters of Shaw Brothers?"
Without waiting for Shao Yifu to finish speaking, Ye Jingcheng preemptively said: "Transfer it to me?" ”
Immediately, even Shao Yifu, who is usually very funny, couldn't help but turn black when he heard his words. Shaw Brothers is because it is about to be discontinued, and Shao Yifu has the idea of dealing with the theater.
However, he will only consider renting out, rather than transferring the cinema and the land, especially the four leading cinemas. Let's not talk about the influence of the theater itself, let's just say that with the current market on Hong Kong Island, if he transfers the theater, the price will be at least 30% lower than the market value of a year ago.
How could he transfer it? In addition, although his assets are not as good as Ye Jingcheng, he is not a bad type. Naturally, we will take a longer-term view, there is only so much land on Hong Kong Island, and the value of the land will only increase in the future.
The most effective investment is only when you have the land in your hands.
But Ye Jingcheng blocked the wording he had prepared in a word, which meant that since he didn't want to transfer the theater, then don't use this at all.
In fact, for the current Nanguo Cinema Line, the four leading cinemas are just icing on the cake. Even if Shao Yifu refuses to transfer, there will be new theaters built in the Southern Cinema Line in the future.