It's just that it seems that Zhang Ning has underestimated Microsoft's strength somewhat.

It also seems that Zhang Ning didn't expect that Microsoft would react so quickly.

After the launch of the Penguin App Store for instant messaging and office software, Microsoft immediately reacted.

First of all, the first one is another fierce advertising of MSN and office software.

In addition to the hard TV station and Internet advertising, there are also some advertorials.

Take office software as an example, when the Penguin App Store launched several office software that is different from word, a series of soft articles comparing word with these software are constantly popping up. In the end, it was concluded that word, whether it was functional or software aesthetics, was completely out of favor with other software. If you're willing to use such a bad office software, they have nothing to say.

Second, in terms of instant messaging, we will immediately recruit local senior talents in various countries around the world.

On the one hand, this is to consolidate the market position of instant messaging in the world, and on the other hand, it is also to recruit these local senior talents, according to the situation around the world, to launch various MSNs that meet the national conditions of each country.

The second one, in particular, seems to be a complete requisition of the strategy launched by Zhang Ning.

"it, Microsoft is so smart?"

Seeing Microsoft's vigorous action, Zhang Ning was a little dumbfounded.

It wasn't until Zhang Ning met Bill again at a conference in California that he knew the answer.

"Mr. Zhang Ning, we meet again."

"Yes, Mr. Bill, you've been looking good lately."

"Indeed."

Bill nodded, "It's in a good mood." That's right, what about you. ”

"Oh, it's the opposite of you."

Zhang Ning sighed.

Bill is really not a fuel-efficient lamp, compared to Apple, Zhang Ning feels that Bill is more difficult to deal with.

"Haha, Mr. Zhang Ning, I have a way to restore your mood."

"What's the solution?"

Zhang Ning asked.

"Come on, come on, let's talk on the other side."

Bill was very interested today and pulled Zhang Ning to the other corner.

At this time, there were only two people sitting nearby, Bill and Zhang Ning.

"Zhang Ning, I've always admired you."

"You know, back then I even wanted to invite you to join us at Microsoft."

"It's a pity...... It's hard to look back on, but now your penguins have grown into monsters that are even bigger than our Microsoft. ”

Bill suddenly sighed.

"No, Mr. Bill, you've won the prize, I don't think the penguins are stronger than you Microsoft."

This is what Zhang Ning has always thought in his heart.

Even if he knew that, in terms of market capitalization, it was true that Penguin far surpassed Microsoft.

But in terms of global market dominance, Penguin is far inferior.

Even if Penguin has Facebook, Penguin Video, Microsoft, and online games that have caused a sensation all over the world, even if these businesses are the world's first, even Facebook and Penguin Video have monopolized most of these markets. However, Zhang Ning still feels that this is insignificant compared to Microsoft's operating system.

The operating system is the most dominant storage system.

As the saying goes, I can do without Facebook, and I can do without Penguin Video, but I can't do without Windows. At the same time, Penguin Video Network's Qiē business includes domestic QQ, search engine, e-commerce ...... and other businesses, all of which are built on Windows.

If the two companies really have a life-and-death battle, then it will be Penguin, not Microsoft, who will die.

Although at a time when the world is integrated, this is almost impossible.

However, Zhang Ning has always understood the position of penguins.

He was never fooled by Penguin's market capitalization of more than $1 trillion.

He could see it very clearly.

"Well, let's not talk about that."

Bill didn't continue to dwell on this topic, but said again, "Zhang Ning, I want to tell you a story, I don't know if you're interested." ”

"Listen up."

"In the past, there was a company whose strength was very weak, and almost any giant in the market could destroy this company in an instant. However, this company was lucky and they survived. And, thanks to their efforts, this company cooperated with a giant company at the time. And, with the power of this giant, this company has stood at the top of the world step by step. At that time, this company could almost be said to have a global monopoly, and he had no rivals. ”

That's when the company started to grow arrogant. He felt that he was no one else, and there was no one in the world who was his opponent, and he began to want to use his monopoly to enter all the markets in the world that he was willing to enter. It's just that when this one company actually does it. Companies have gone from working with him to competing with him. Companies started with him as allies and eventually became mortal enemies. It wasn't until later that the company finally found out. The world is so big, there are many things that seem beautiful, but he is not yours. Sometimes, you don't just stand in the distance and watch from a distance. As a result, this company focused on its core business and never entered other markets very much. And now, maybe it's a shift for this company. This company continues to lead the global market, and, under his leadership, he networks countless allies around the world......"

"Mr. Bill, is this your Microsoft rotation?"

Zhang Ning said.

"Yes."

Bill nodded, "I believe you can see Mr. Zhang Ning, this is indeed Microsoft's growth history." ”

"Well, it's not easy for you Microsoft to get to where it is today."

Zhang Ning also agreed.

Regardless of the relationship with Microsoft, first of all, this competitor is really good.

"Just, Mr. Bill, what do you mean by telling me this story?"

Zhang Ning asked.

Without waiting for Bill to answer, he began to ask himself questions again.

"Are you saying that we penguins don't want to follow your old Microsoft path?"

"Mr. Zhang Ning, you are very smart."

Bill smiled and admired Zhang Ning.

"You penguins have a global monopoly in certain markets, social networks, video sites, online games, oh yes, and you've got a penguin guard right now, which is a really good software...... Any one of these businesses can be saved for more than 100 years. I think it's very good that you can do this well, and there is no need to enter other businesses. Isn't it, Mr. Zhang Ning, that you are walking a path very similar to that of Microsoft back then? Or, Mr. Zhang Ning, don't you feel that when you take this path, the pressure you encounter is countless times greater? ”

"Actually, Zhang Ning, we at Microsoft and Penguin are not competitors, and we can cooperate amicably."

"It's my heart."

Bill was very sincere this time, and there was no hint of fraud.

At least, Zhang Ning didn't see it.

In an instant, Zhang Ning was somewhat persuaded by Bill.

"Working with you?"

One is an internet giant and the other is a software giant.

If the two can cooperate, I'm afraid that there really isn't anyone in this world who is their opponent.

"Yes, don't you think that you Penguins are a match made in heaven with us Microsoft?"

"Or, Mr. Zhang Ning, do you think that we Microsoft are using you?"

"Zhang Ning, I assure you with my character, we at Microsoft really only want to cooperate with you penguins. If there is any purpose, then, I can sue you that I am for our Microsoft, and I don't want our Microsoft to set up such a powerful opponent, or even an opponent that can threaten our Microsoft. I'd rather turn such an opponent into our friend, and I think it's good for both sides. ”

"If you are still skeptical, then you can say your terms, as long as you can, we can agree to it. The premise is that as long as you Penguin and our Microsoft reach a strategic cooperation. ”

Bill said with all seriousness.

"Mr. Bill, maybe you misunderstood me, but I don't doubt your sincerity."

This time Bill said so much, Zhang Ning was very touched in his heart.

Even, Zhang Ning was really moved by Bill's words.

Then go with Microsoft.

How good it is to work with Microsoft.

With a big monster like Microsoft, the penguins of the future will not be threatened in any way.

It's just that in the end, Zhang Ning still shook his head. Although he knows that there are many benefits to working with Microsoft, and that with Microsoft, Penguin will not have too many difficulties in the future. Even if there is a difficulty, the two companies can join forces to instantly solve a problem that Penguin could not solve before.

But Zhang Ning still chose to refuse.

"I'm really sorry, Mr. Bill, but I'd love to work with you guys very much. You at Microsoft are really one of the greatest companies in the world. It's just, sorry. We can't, we at Penguin can't work with you. ”

"Why?"

Bill's face was full of puzzlement, "Zhang Ning, you can think about it." ”

"No, Mr. Bill, I've thought it through. As for the reason, sorry, I can't say. ”

If you don't have your own operating system, you won't have a voice.

Zhang Ning wanted to build his own operating system.

Although, if you put other factors aside, its practical Windows is not bad either.

At least, Zhang Ningjue is very easy to use.

It's just that no matter how easy it is, Zhang Ning can't cooperate with Microsoft.

It's not just about personal feelings.

At the same time, there is also the issue of information security.

Later, the "prism and mirror door" information leakage incident was exposed, and Microsoft was involved.

This has also made countless countries in later generations attach great importance to IT information security.

The operating system is so big, and if there is an information security vulnerability hidden anywhere, at a critical moment, the whole country will be prosecuted.

Zhang Ning had to guard against it, and the country had to guard against it.

"Alright then, I respect your choice."

Bill sighed.

He looked a little disappointed, though he did his best to express his sincerity.

However, in the end, Bill still did not convince Zhang Ning.

It's just that Bill still seems to be a little unwilling, looks at Zhang Ning, and says, "Zhang Ning, I advise you to really think about it." Otherwise, you, Penguin, Inc., will have a very difficult time. Do you know why, in the last few days, your Penguin Mall has just launched its instant messaging business and office software business, and we at Microsoft have started to take action? It's not that we, Microsoft, are quick to react, it's that we already see you Penguins as the strongest competitor. We at Microsoft are watching your every move. And it's not just us at Microsoft who are watching your every move. There are a few other companies...... If you still want to enter some other markets, I think your penguins will be more and more difficult in the future. ”

After Bill said this, he left.

Watching Bill leave, Zhang Ning suddenly realized.

"No wonder Microsoft is moving so fast, this guy is actually staring at himself 24 hours a day."

There was some self-deprecating laughter.

Zhang Ning once thought that Microsoft was regarded as the biggest competitor was Google, or IBM.

Unexpectedly, Microsoft's biggest competitor is not Google, nor Yahoo, nor Apple, but they penguins.

"No, it's not just Microsoft."

Zhang Ning pondered alone.

Bill's last sentence is very informative.

In the dark, Zhang Ning seemed to see an invisible net, which surrounded the penguins from all directions.

Although, this net has not yet been formed. But if the penguins continue to stretch out a hand in every business, sooner or later, this huge net will hang over the head of the penguin company.

"Qingqing, investigate the attitudes of major companies around the world towards Penguin."

Back at the company, Zhang Ning instructed Chen Qingqing.

A few days later, Chen Qingqing sent the investigation report to Zhang Ning's mailbox.

After reading this investigation report, Zhang Ning broke out in a cold sweat on his back.

Unexpectedly, major companies have always been in a hostile relationship with Penguin.

Even, even Yahoo, which cooperates with penguins, is on the defensive against penguins.

Zhang Ning had expected this situation before.

At that time, he still naively wanted to fight with all the tech giants in the world.

However, after spending some time in the United States, Zhang Ning felt that he was a little too naïve.

Penguin is very powerful, and Penguin is indeed the world's largest market capitalization.

But he is not so good that all the companies in the world can't work together to deal with him.

It's not the strictest zhòng.

The strictest thing is that Penguin is not so powerful that all the companies in the world can't fight against it, but Penguin is so bad that all the IT high-tech companies in the world regard him as an enemy.

Think about it, you haven't won the first place in the world, everyone regards you as an enemy, how can you still mix.

This is also the fatal point of Penguin at the moment.

Cold sweat all over the body, constantly flowing out.

Zhang Ning was frightened by this investigation report.

Thankfully, Bill reminded himself.

If you continue to be so arrogant and think that Lao Tzu is the first in the world, sooner or later, one day, the penguin company that you created will be killed by your own arrogance.

Zhang Ning kept introspecting.

At the same time, Zhang Ning kept thinking about ways to deal with it in his mind.

A few hours later, Zhang Ning made a crazy decision to return to China.

Zhang Ning wants to return to China.

It's not an ordinary homecoming.

Instead, Zhang Ning wants to temporarily end Penguin's global plans.