1991 Starting from the core

When Xi Xiaoding mentioned Zheng Ben Qing Yuan, the five people laughed at the same time.

"Mr. Shan, Mr. Xi, when it comes to scientific research, I actually have an idea." At this time, Li Yinan touched his glasses and said seriously.

"What do you think?" Tian Yaoming sat next to him and immediately turned to look at him.

"Providing scientific research fund support is one thing, but I think the scientific research environment is more important." Li Yinan pursed his lips and frowned slightly: "We must know that not every scientific research unit, not every school is like a TV station Kehe Yuanxin is like this..."

"This is a big environmental problem, and it can only be changed slowly, right?" Tian Yaoming replied, then looked at Su Yuanshan and Xi Xiaoding: "Isn't it?"

Su Yuanshan, Xi Xiaoding and Qin Weimin all nodded at the same time.

Nowadays, it is certainly a bit "that" to talk about studying FA, but it is undeniable that there are indeed a group of experts and professors after the reform and opening up, especially after the country implemented industry-university-research institutes, because they took that step first, thus forming a certain "circle" ... Even Yuanxin, which is known as the most open-minded company, cannot prevent this phenomenon.

In fact, this phenomenon is inevitable across the world.

Human relations and interests are not only talked about in China.

But the most important thing is whether to give latecomers a chance.

"So, the scientific research fund affects the big direction, but what about the small direction?" Li Yinan looked at everyone: "Can we jointly establish one or several high-standard experiments with the Department of Electrical Engineering, or other schools? Laboratory or scientific research center...This laboratory completely follows the rules of putting the ablest first, and does not pay attention to any human feelings."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was startled at first, and then looked at Su Yuanshan at the same time.

Even Xi Xiaoding's eyes lit up.

Su Yuanshan also narrowed his eyes in an instant.

Seeing Su Yuanshan's appearance, Xi Xiaoding immediately said: "What a great idea! We can establish a high-standard semiconductor research base with Dianke. On the one hand, we can cultivate talents for the domestic semiconductor industry and Yuanxin. On the other hand, we can also recruit outstanding overseas talents." return."

"Um……"

Su Yuanshan nodded slowly, but then smiled bitterly: "But where is the money now, guys."

Everyone: "..."

Su Yuanshan took a deep breath.

Indeed, if a dedicated semiconductor research base can be established - there is no doubt that the semiconductor industry is the cornerstone of the digital revolution. It will be the most important foundation in the future that is visible to the naked eye and can be imagined by the smartest brains today. .

Doing semiconductors makes money, but doing semiconductor research... is even more expensive.

The success of the semiconductor industry in the West and Japan is due to the continuous support of capital and the market, which led to the current situation.

As a country that is catching up, it can now achieve formal catch-up and transcendence through early selection and layout in certain fields through cost advantages. This is the limit of what Su Yuanshan can achieve.

If we really want to establish a semiconductor research base...

Let's put it this way, if this scientific research base only engages in the semiconductor field that currently has a market, then it is obviously of no use - the remote core system is enough.

If we want to provide a platform for those researchers who are starting out with Ph.D.s to develop freely... then once this box is opened, it will be really unstoppable.

What is a doctorate? They are people who have made a few "insignificant" contributions in a certain field - and with the subdivision of knowledge, the number of these fields will grow exponentially.

Of course Su Yuanshan is willing to support these people deep in his heart.

But as he said, Yuanxin does not have much money now - the separation of the YX architecture department not only reduces profits, but also reduces cash flow.

"But the idea is indeed okay." Su Yuanshan said and sighed: "I even thought about setting up one in Shanghai, one in the capital, and one in the provincial capital... This kind of large-scale scientific research base will adopt enterprises, schools, and... The model in which the government invests and co-manages from multiple parties, and then the technology that is born feeds back to enterprises, society, and even the entire human race... is actually very good. At least it is better than the current model."

"How about giving it a try first?" Seeing that Su Yuanshan truly agreed, Xi Xiaoding said with a smile: "At the worst, we can call for capital raising or make a donation."

"Better say goodbye." Su Yuanshan shook his head decisively: "We have to wait two years, or at least wait until this year - and the Electrical Engineering Department is currently building a national laboratory for condensed matter, and I am the director... so you understand."

Su Yuanshan looked at Li Yinan as he said: "Yinan, you are right, the fund is the general direction, and the laboratory is the small direction - so, I will start with the condensed matter laboratory and personally oversee it."

"Then you can't be lazy now." Xi Xiaoding was slightly startled and immediately smiled. He is the person who knows the specific situation of Su Yuanshan's laboratory best - although Su Yuanshan is a graduate student only in the field of condensed matter physics, and he reads papers every day, this guy can't go to the laboratory a few times throughout the year. His student Gan Xiaoyu is taking care of it.

It was even rumored that Gan Xiaoyu would help him manage the national laboratory... which also caused a lot of gossip.

Now that Su Yuanshan said that he is in charge, there will be less gossip.

"If you can't be lazy, you can't steal." Su Yuanshan exhaled and laughed at himself: "I have no choice but to work hard."

"Those who are able should work harder." Xi Xiaoding chuckled and said, "How will the fund be arranged?"

"This matter needs to be considered in the long run." Su Yuanshan twisted his neck and said with a smile: "This is a trick you came up with. You are responsible for sorting it out, and then put it forward at the next executive committee meeting - this matter, I I think it’s a bit difficult to convince everyone.”

Xi Xiaoding immediately looked around and said in slight surprise: "Is it difficult? We only have six votes."

Su Yuanshan smiled slightly: "Don't look at our six votes. Believe it or not, it's hard for you to convince even Li Mingliu."

"……Why?"

"Because Li Mingliu would think that if he has this money, he might as well invest in the science and technology park." Su Yuanshan shrugged and chuckled: "And... most people probably have this idea."

"..."

"Anyway, let's see when the time comes. There will definitely be no problem in passing, but we also have to consider the feelings of the companies... After all, the last two years are really critical. Everyone is expanding and spending money. Especially those companies that are listed. We must also consider shareholders and stock prices... we cannot do whatever we want like Yuanxin."

Everyone in the room burst out laughing when they heard that they were doing whatever they wanted.

Indeed, Yuanxin... because it is not responsible to any shareholders.

In other words, they are the shareholders.

Therefore, Yuanxin can really do whatever he wants.

"Okay, let's talk about this first. I have to go back and discuss the press conference with Lao Duan..."

Su Yuanshan looked at his watch as he spoke and stood up. Seeing that no one left him conscious, he shrugged: "You want to continue?"

"We'll just talk some more."

"...Hey, you guys..."

Su Yuanshan shook his head and pushed open the door.

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One day later, Yuanxin held its quarterly financial report meeting.

Generally speaking, the end-of-financial quarter meeting is always hosted by Duan Yongping, and then the heads of finance, marketing, marketing, and various subordinate departments or the CFO participate. The content of the meeting is mostly focused on finance.

But today's financial report meeting, the host was replaced by Chen Jing. Moreover, Su Yuanshan was also present at the meeting.

In addition, the mobile phone department also has the participation of two middle and senior managers from the marketing and marketing planning departments.

"The content of today's meeting will be temporarily adjusted." Chen Jing looked at the financial report in her hand and looked at the conference room where more than 20 people were sitting - Su Yuanshan sat first on her left and Duan Yongping sat first on her right .

Because the three giants appeared at the same time today, everyone present except for a few people felt inexplicably nervous.

As a result, the entire conference room was silent.

"First of all, Mr. Duan will preside over the financial report meeting." Chen Jing saw the finance staff sitting at attention and couldn't help but smile: "Don't be nervous, our financial situation is fine."

Ever since Chen Jing became the chairman of the board and took charge of personnel matters, her majesty has become stronger day by day. There are even some vicious rumors about "old maids" coming from some places in private. Joking about this kind of thing...she really rarely did it.

Seeing her talking and laughing today, everyone present was relieved. Although it was not noisy, everyone laughed.

"But we still have financial pressure. On the one hand, from last year to this year, we have been increasing capital investment and scientific research investment. On the other hand, our promotion and investment in the processor department are also luxurious. Of course, Now it seems that this is a necessary and meaningful investment. And the most important thing is that in the next fiscal quarter, we will separate the current YX structure and the finance of the two departments of Suzaku."

"So in addition to the financial report today, we will discuss more about the direction of profit growth after losing the YX structure and the Suzaku department." Chen Jing paused and immediately explained: "Well, this was supposed to be a business meeting. It was discussed, but due to time constraints, it was brought forward today, and the focus of the discussion in the second half of today is the upcoming Yidoo mobile phone launch conference."

Chen Jing looked around again as she spoke, and finally looked at Duan Yongping: "Mr. Duan."

Duan Yongping nodded knowingly. He opened the folder and looked at everyone with a smile: "Since time is tight, I won't talk nonsense. Let me first report to you the comprehensive situation of this quarter."

“In the first quarter, including mobile phones, YX architecture, processors, flash memory, communication equipment, technology licensing, electronic consumer products, etc., our total revenue was 58.3 billion yuan... Compared with the same period last year, it increased 28%.”

Su Yuanshan raised his head and looked at Duan Yongping: "What was Intel's total revenue last year?"

Duan Yongping blinked and smiled: "20.8 billion U.S. dollars, converted into RMB, is about 170 billion."

Su Yuanshan glanced at everyone and just smiled and nodded.

Everyone will smile.

According to the revenue in the first fiscal quarter of this year, Yuanxin will not live up to expectations at all in the second half of this year, and it is appropriate for the total revenue to exceed 200 billion yuan.

In fact, since last year, FarCore's business has surpassed Intel's revenue, becoming the largest technology company.

If the calculation is broader and includes the companies controlled by Yuanxin... then Yuanxin was already the largest technology company three years ago.

Duan Yongping looked at everyone with a smile: "In fact, the financial pressure that Mr. Chen said is high is mainly because our investment intensity is also increasing."

After Duan Yongping made a brief summary, he looked at Yuanxin Senior President and Chief Financial Officer Tang Wenfang: "Now, please introduce Mr. Tang to the specific situation and the financial reports of relevant companies."

As someone who was born in Xicai and entered Yuanxin's finance at the same time as Sun Xihui, Tang Wenfang has been a veteran among seniors all the way up to now, the kind who wants to give face to everyone. Moreover, Tang Wenfang was low-key, modest and very popular.

"Yes." Tang Wenfang nodded with a smile, and first took out Deyuan's latest financial report.

——As early as many years ago, every high-level meeting of Yuanxin would obtain the financial reports of the companies in the entire system and discuss them. This practice has been maintained for eight years now.

It's just that it was discussed at the executive meeting at first, but now it's discussed at the financial meeting.

This change also reflects that companies such as Xinghai, Deyuan, and Zhongxin have transformed from the past needing the wisdom of Yuanxin's senior executives to "help guide" them, to truly independent companies that can stand alone. In other words, today's financial report analysis focuses more on the financial report itself rather than the development of those companies.

As Tang Wenfang finished analyzing the financial report, the financial heads of various departments and enterprises also summarized the financial status of their departments and answered many questions - don't look at these people as just "department" financial heads. Once they let go If you go out, they are all chief financial officers of small giants with annual revenue of tens of billions.

But at this time, in front of a group of big guys, they were as well-behaved as elementary school students who were randomly checked by the teacher.

…

"Mr. Shan."

Perhaps knowing that there was an important agenda today, the financial report meeting did not last long. Chen Jing soon took back the chair of the meeting and looked at Su Yuanshan.

"Well, let me tell you briefly."

Su Yuanshan crossed his fingers and looked at everyone.

He was quite emotional.

"I haven't attended the financial report meeting for a long time. On the one hand, I am really busy, and on the other hand, I trust everyone - of course you can understand what the trust here refers to."

The trust here certainly does not mean whether these numbers guys will engage in corruption or the like. But it means that they are professionals.

"Yuanxin has taken a different path from the beginning." Su Yuanshan said with a self-deprecating smile: "I once talked with Mr. Gerstner, and he pointed out that Yuanxin's model is extremely prone to various problems. Moreover, the current structure of Yuanxin has also become the subject of research by domestic and foreign companies - I admit that at the beginning, Yuanxin did put a little emphasis on scientific research and neglected the market."

"But I also admit that at that time, I was extremely worried that Yuanxin would be lost in the blue ocean market at that time - everyone should know how easy it was to make money ten years ago."

Except for Su Yuanshan, no one here is under the age of thirty. Everyone has experienced that era.

Hearing him talk about ten years ago, everyone showed a look of recall, and then smiled knowingly.

Yes, ten years ago, the spring breeze blew, officially launching the banner of continuing and deepening reform and opening up...

It was really an era where you could make money.

"That's why we set up a two-legged structure in terms of structure. One is scientific research, and the other is enterprise."

"Now it seems that this road can be opened, obviously because of the efforts of everyone here."

Su Yuanshan looked at everyone with a smile: "Thank you for your hard work."