Word of what happened in Shockley's lab quickly spread throughout the scientific community, and Alex was the first to learn about it. When he received Noyce, he was not surprised by the sudden news.

Alex knew Shockley too well, and it could even be said that he had looked up Shockley's past from a god's perspective. According to his memories from the replicants, Shockley is stubborn, the kind of person who is the only one who is completely wrong about everyone else.

Such a person is used as a researcher, and as long as someone above can hold it down, maybe he will be able to make some achievements. It is this kind of paranoia that is needed to succeed in the road of scientific research. But as a manager, you can't do that. Once you get into the horns, it's almost impossible to get him out.

At the beginning, Alex knew Shockley's personality very well, so he was not very optimistic about his laboratory. Investing in Shockley's lab was just a result of his prestige and connections. Now Noys's defection is when Alex receives the results.

Yes, Alex has his eye on the eight young researchers in the Shockley Laboratory.

At first, he didn't realize what the origin of these eight young people was. So, in the process of contact, Weiwei used his own ability to "trace" his memory bank, and soon found that these eight young people were the famous "eight rebels" in the history of computers!

In the original history, after these eight traitors left Shockley Labs, they were determined to make a name for themselves in Silicon Valley.

At that time, they went around soliciting investment, and the result was a feather. Only one photographic equipment company is willing to invest in Silicon Valley for them, engaged in semiconductor research and development. Since the owner of the company is called Fairchild, the literal translation in Chinese is "fairy child".

This semiconductor R&D company, also known as the "Fairchild" company, occupies a very important place in the history of computer research and development. The "integrated circuit board" of Alex's copycat was also made by them, and the key is that the "Fairchild" company split again after the most reckoning, and the founders left one after another to establish the famous "Intel" company.

When Alex learned about the glorious "history" of these eight young people, he immediately made up his mind to take these talents into his pocket. However, he knew that if he tried to win over these eight young men as soon as he came up, maybe the other party would think that he had nothing to do, and he was either a traitor or a thief.

In order for things to fall into place. He had exchanges with these eight young people. There were also hints or something, and the last ones also gave out business cards.

The so-called verbal hints are just to tell them if they have any ideas or want to start their own business in the future. Then you can come to him. Alex will definitely invest in them when the time comes. Because he is very optimistic about the future of these young people.

Something like that. At the time, it didn't arouse any ideas among the young people, but they felt that Alex was very enthusiastic and kind to them. Wait until this time. When they wanted to leave, they immediately thought that there was a billionaire who had left them a way out.

Naturally, the eight young men approached Alex after leaving the lab, wanting to know what kind of conditions he could provide.

Alex didn't immediately discuss the investment with them, but first asked the eight young people to calm down, he wanted to talk to another person first.

This man is Dr. Shockley, and in order to prevent the doctor from resenting him, he decides to appease the other party first.

"Dr. Shockley! I heard that Noyce and they left the lab, what the hell is going on? ”

After Alex came to Silicon Valley, he immediately found the villain of Shockley to sue first, and asked such a question.

"Ugh! Don't worry about such trivial things! Shockley thought that Alex was worried that his investment would go down the drain, so he looked indifferent and said, "Those eight bastards are no longer suitable for me to work, just leave!" I'll find some more to replace them. ”

Alex didn't give up, and continued to ask: "How did I hear that they resigned voluntarily, are they dissatisfied with you?" ”

Shockley blushed and hurriedly explained, "They are so disobedient that they are resistant to my arrangement. Some friction is inevitable, maybe I put too much pressure on them, so I can't bear it and leave. ”

"Oh, so you don't blame them for betraying you?"

"Well, it's not strange at all, that's a lie. But it's gone, so let it pass. ”

Shockley pretended to have a lot of heart and didn't care. After Alex saw it, he suddenly said with a smile: "Then if I'm going to pull them into my company, you won't think there's anything, right?" ”

Hearing this, Shockley's face finally changed drastically, and he stammered, "You, you, what do you mean by that?" ”

"I mean, these eight young people are all taught by you, so there must be no problem in terms of talent. I was worried that they would not behave well, but when I heard you say this, I thought it might just be a small misunderstanding. Since everyone doesn't mind, then I won't miss out on such talents because of this. ”

Shockley was stunned for a while, and then asked, "They didn't leave me because of you, did they?" ”

Alex shook his head and explained, "I didn't know about it until they left, and I didn't have that idea before that. ”

"So what company are you going to let them into? CPT or SCC? ”

Many people know that the CPT company is owned by the Carpenter family, but as for the SCC company, few people know about it. However, Shockley has long known that CPT and SCC were both founded by Alex, and it is not surprising that these two companies belong to the Carpenter family.

Before Alex could answer, Shockley said to himself: "CPT has been in the limelight for the Clay Type I computer recently, and I heard that IBM is planning to invest $5 billion to fight with you." You want to pull them in, and that's a good idea, too. But I don't think they're interested in computer design. If you go to the SCC company to design the satellite components. That's a bit of a head-scratcher. ”

Alex shook his head and said, "No, I'm going to have them join the ARK!" ”

"ARK?" Shockley was even more bizarre, he had never heard of Alex having such a company.

"Yes! It's Ark Company, and I'm going to set up a new company that specializes in semiconductor R&D. I've found that rocket research and satellite research now require specially formulated semiconductor components. Not to mention supercomputers, which can do anything without the most advanced semiconductor components. ”

The ARK company was thought of by Alex early on, and he believes that the reason why Eight Rebellion left "Fairchild" is because the platform is too small. It can't accommodate so many young heroes to show their talents together. The pool is smaller. Friction will increase, and disagreements will arise. So in order to completely retain these talents, it is necessary to provide a sufficient stage, in this way. It's best to start a new company.

Of course, this ARK will not be as petty as the "Fairchild" invested by the camera equipment company. He wanted to spread out a big stall. Let each of the eight young people be responsible for a piece of work. This not only maximizes the use of talents, but also reduces friction between them. As for the historical "Intel" company, it doesn't matter if there is one or not.

Alex chose to use the name "Ark" for the name. On the one hand, there are high hopes for this company, and on the other hand, I have read a novel before, and there is also a company called "Ark" in it. He thought the name of the company was good, so he naturally took it and used it.

"Why can Catherine use it, I can't use it!" Alex muttered to himself when he thought of this.

Of course, Shockley didn't know what he was thinking, but he just felt that the name of this company was very domineering, and it was hard to forget after hearing it.

"That's right, Doctor!" Alex thought for a moment, looked into the other party's eyes and said, "Do you plan to continue to open this laboratory?" ”

Shockley's face turned blue after hearing this, and he said as a matter of course: "I naturally want to drive on!" ”

"But the money should be almost spent, right? Do you have any products you can get your hands on right now? ”

"Of course there will be products and products, of course there will be. It won't be long before you'll be able to see it. "Shockley held on, he certainly couldn't tell Alex how bad things were right now.

Alex shrugged his shoulders and couldn't deny it: "No matter what, if I lose money, I won't invest more." If you don't want to go back to Bell Labs, you're welcome at SCC. I think it's a good fit for you to study satellite components, if you want to. ”

After hearing this, Shockley's face turned blue and white for a while, and after a while, he relieved himself and said, "I don't have to worry about this, this!" If the lab really can't be opened, I'll go to the university and become a professor. Now many universities want to invite me to go, for example, Stanford University is a good one. ”

Alex wanted to laugh to himself after hearing this, Shockley was very hard-mouthed, but he was actually already preparing for the way back. It seems that he has learned that the laboratory has also become very dangerous, mainly because the initial investment has not been converted into income, and without continuous investment, this laboratory will not be able to survive.

Sure enough, within a year, Shockley Labs was acquired. Since the departure of the backbone, the laboratory has collapsed and was soon sold by Shockley. Fortunately, when Alex invested, he had an extra eye and bought a lot of additional land. The plots did not belong to the laboratory, but were his own funding.

The investment paid off handsomely for Alex, and land use in Silicon Valley is becoming increasingly tight, and land prices are getting higher by the day. Alex has always been in his hands and has not been sold, and he plans to open a company here in the future.

After the Shockley lab was bought, it closed down altogether within a few years, and the laboratory building was transformed into an electronic audio-visual store selling transistor equipment invented by Shockley but not by him. Dr. Shockley had failed to go to sea and had wanted to turn around and go ashore to become an emeritus professor at Stanford University.

However, as soon as he remembered Alex's invitation, Shockley hesitated, and he finally did not go to the university to become a professor, but turned to SCC. He successfully turned into an expert in the study of satellite semiconductor components, and made a great name in this field.

Alex, on the other hand, after solving Shockley's problem. He immediately gathered eight young researchers to discuss the establishment of a new company.

They met at a tavern in Silicon Valley where Shockley celebrated when he won the Nobel Prize in Physics. It was the first time they had met Alex, and although they hadn't talked in depth at the time, they knew each other.

"I've seen Dr. Shockley just now!" Alex spoke first, and his words immediately caught the attention of the eight youths, who looked nervous.

Although these eight young people were a little worried in their hearts, they all tacitly did not ask, and they waited for the following.

Alex continued, "Shockley has forgiven you for your actions. You don't have to worry about it in the future. Do things with confidence. ”

Obviously, the young people were relieved, and at first they thought that Shockley would not give up and that he would have to stop Alex from investing money in them.

The eight youths had been following Shockley for some time. I know the PhD very well. I can be understood. That's already a good situation. During these years, they spent most of their time in the lab, and they didn't know anyone who could invest in them.

If you lose Alex's way. Maybe they'll have to find another way to find other investment businessmen. Among them, perhaps Noyce has a wider range of contacts, and only he has the opportunity to attract investment.

"So how much money are you going to invest in us?" Moore immediately pressed after them about what they were all concerned about.

Alex smiled slightly, and he said, "It's not how much money I'm going to invest in you, it's what you're going to do." ”

"Does it make a difference? You pay, we'll do it! "Eugene didn't understand, it was a little different from what they had imagined. It felt like I was being led by the nose, and it was very uncomfortable.

The others didn't say anything, listening intently to Alex's answer. Alex said, "You should all be scientific researchers! I'm not wrong about this, am I? ”

They nodded in agreement.

"So if I put up 10 million dollars to invest, what are you going to do with it?" Alex said in a leisurely manner.

Ten million dollars! They had never seen that much money in their lives, let alone thought about how to use it.

Before they could answer, Alex asked, "What if I invested $100 million?" Are you sure you're going to be able to put all this money to the right place? ”

One hundred million! Oh my God, is this a dream? They thought to themselves. My whole body was hot, and my lips were starting to dry a little.

Noyes was the first to calm down, he looked into Alex's eyes and said, "100 million? I heard you right! Are you really going to invest 100 million in us? ”

Alex stretched out a finger and shook it in front of them: "I said that if there is 100 million, there will be 100 million, but what you have to figure out is that I didn't vote for you." I believe that none of you can manage such a large amount of money well, maybe in the future, but certainly not now. ”

"But, but this is not the same as saying that it is good!" Moore was in a hurry, and he immediately shouted.

"So different? What do you want to do? Perhaps, what do you want, can't I invest $100 million to achieve what you want? So where else can you get what you want? I don't believe it! ”

Alex shook his head slightly, saying that he didn't believe that anyone else could afford such a large investment, whether it was IBM or any other company, it was impossible for them to come up with so much money for these nobodies.

Noyce quickly understood that such a large investment would definitely not be handed over to them so easily, not to mention what kind of talent they had, and that they would not be able to pass the trust level. Alex must have a demand for them, and as for them, they have to put themselves in the right position, and it is impossible to say how many shares they want to get for no reason.

After thinking about this question clearly, Noyce asked calmly: "I think I understand what you mean, since you think we don't have the ability to manage an investment of 100 million US dollars, why don't you lower the investment standard and only give us one or two million?" ”

After hearing this, the other seven young people perked up, yes, since we can't get 100 million, it's okay to get 1 or 2 million. They are not very demanding, as long as they can take a place in this newly opened company and become partners.

Alex laughed silently, and he said seriously: "If it was just one or two million investments, I wouldn't have wasted so much time chatting with you here." I won't come from New York to explain to Dr. Shockley and then talk to you. It's a waste of my time, it's not worth it. ”

Noyce sighed deeply, knowing that his words had not succeeded. Alex insisted on his idea, either they accepted Alex's plan, or they couldn't even get a dime of investment, so they had to find another investor.

But if it's so easy to find investors, they won't be so distressed, besides, an investment of 100 million. I feel so excited that my hairs stand on end.

"Alright! I'd like to hear how about your investment plan first! Noyce finally backed down, and it was with this retreat that they fell completely into Alex's hands, and their future fate will be inseparable from ARK. (To be continued......)