Giant of the times

After Sprint received the funds from Li Zetian's loan, it was confident and finally acquired GTE for US$4 billion before Christmas.

As soon as the news came out, it shocked the industry. Sprint was comparable to the seven small Bell companies in local phone business!

"From now on, Sprint can vigorously develop network access services!"

In the CEO office of Sprint, Li Zetian said solemnly, “Although the data transmission speed provided by Galaxy-Model is only 2400 bit/s, it is enough for computer users, such as browsing BBS, sending emails, and playing MUD. Games, exchanging messages, transferring files, etc.”

MUD games are the general term for text-based online games, and they are also the earliest online games. They have no graphics and are composed entirely of text and character drawings.

Right now, the internet speed is just that, it can only drive text, graphics and video all lag hard.

However, for those who have never played online games before, it is already very fun.

For this reason, Flamingo Company couldn't help but develop many MUD games, and they were all very popular.

Li Zetian sometimes goes shopping when he has nothing to do, but he still can't stand it when a person from 2016 plays a MUD game from the 1980s.

The CEO of Sprint quickly responded: "Okay, Mr. Li, I understand!"

"Well..." Li Zetian nodded, and then asked: "Has the submarine optical cable been successfully constructed?"

"Yes, it has been successfully built. Sprint is cooperating with Hong Kong Telephone Company to develop international long-distance phone services and Internet network access services!"

The word "Internet" was uttered by Li Zetian, and then spread in Sprint Company, and then spread to the outside world, becoming the new name of the Internet.

Li Zetian showed a hint of joy on his face and was very satisfied. Hong Kong will be connected to the Internet so soon, much earlier than in previous lives.

"After the construction of the Asian submarine optical cable is completed, I think it is time to build a submarine optical cable from the United States to Europe." Li Zetian said thoughtfully.

"Mr. Li, Europe's submarine optical cable does need to be built, but the company has just acquired GTE and is short of funds. Maybe it should be delayed for a year!"

Li Zetian waved his hand and said: "Don't worry about funding. I will inject capital into Sprint next year to start the project!"

After the dividend is distributed at the end of this year, Li Zetian will be able to receive a lot of money. Due to the crazy depreciation of the US dollar, this money will be severely reduced if it is not spent.

The "Plaza Accord" is fucked up!

So far, the US dollar has depreciated by nearly 30%.

That is, the original $100 is only worth $70.

Depend on! ! !

However, Li Zetian still felt a little lucky. He invested a large amount of money in Japanese real estate and has now made a lot of money. In the future, if you sell the real estate and exchange it for Japanese yen, and then convert the Japanese yen into US dollars, wow, you can definitely get a lot of US dollars!

Sprint's CEO saw that Li Zetian was so wealthy and said nothing. Anyway, building a submarine optical cable to Europe would be beneficial to Sprint.

After Li Zetian finished explaining the matter, it was already noon, and Li Zetian had something to eat at a nearby restaurant. Dongfang Yuqin was not with him, and went to discuss the establishment of an umbrella insurance company with Sandy Weir and Jamie Dimon.

Establishing an insurance company requires an insurance license. If you don't have one, acquiring an insurance company is naturally the fastest way, and there is a ready market and talent.

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On the morning of December 20, Dongfang Yuqin returned to Li Zetian's home and told him that the umbrella insurance company had been established.

Li Zetian asked for a moment and then said no more.

Of course, the money will not go to outsiders. Li Zetian will let the company under his name help employees buy insurance from the umbrella insurance company~~

In the blink of an eye, another year has passed.

In early January 1986, the company's annual financial statements were delivered to Li Zetian.

Dongfang Yuqin sorted it out, made a table in order of revenue, and handed it to Li Zetian.

[Company Name] [Revenue] [Profit] [Market Value] (Unit: 100 million U.S. dollars)

1. Gene Technology 514 84 1010

2.Flamingo 271 46 560

3. Apple 222 54 530

4. Intel 174 34 402

5.Microsoft 168 40 452

6.Disney 154 28 210

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"The value has risen very quickly!" Li Zetian couldn't help but sigh after reading the form.

Dongfang Yuqin smiled slightly and joked: "Mr. Li, fortunately you acquired Forbes Group a few years ago! Otherwise, if these data are released, the children will be frightened!"

Li Zetian couldn't help but laugh: "Be low-key, show off your wealth and make others jealous!"

Indeed, since "Forbes" magazine first announced his wealth, Li Zetian was filled with hatred, and then decisively sent people to acquire it. Every year thereafter, Li Zetian still occupied the position of the world's richest man, but his assets increased very slowly. People still think that Li Zetian's net worth has not reached 200 billion US dollars. Little did they know it was already US$450 billion! ! !

"Mr. Li, the umbrella company received US$7.15 billion from this dividend."

Dongfang Yuqin reminded that she knew that the US dollar had been depreciating, and Li Zetian would find ways to spend the money.

Li Zetian took a sip of apple juice and frowned slightly.

"This money must be spent as soon as possible, otherwise it will depreciate. Alas, I am probably the richest person in the world who worries about how to spend money!" Li Zetian laughed at himself.

Dongfang Yuqin covered her mouth and chuckled. She had never seen Li Zetian so troubled.

Li Zetian looked up at her and asked, "Dongfang Yuqin, what do you think I should do with the money?"

"Mr. Li, use it for corporate mergers and acquisitions and expansion. This money can be easily spent!"

"Well, that's true! When I thought about it, I suddenly realized that the money might not be enough..." Li Zetian's eyes lit up, he thought for a moment, and said: "I have recently acquired several German companies. I think German companies are very conscientious. He is down-to-earth in his work and attaches great importance to technology development. I can’t help but have a good impression of German companies!”

"Mr. Li, do you want to acquire a German company?"

"Well, yes, such as SAP, Bosch, Siemens, Bayer, BASF, BMW..."

After listening to what Li Zetian said, Dongfang Yuqin's sexy little mouth opened and could almost fit an egg.

Fortunately, SAP's business is similar to that of Oracle, but its current scale is not large, so it is easier to acquire it. As for other companies, it is not easy to acquire any of them.

"Take your time, they will all belong to me sooner or later! I want to buy the earth, every second of the day, and become the first person in history!" Li Zetian said jokingly, "Okay, I'm just teasing you! This money will come first Use it to develop the Internet. However, it shouldn’t cost much to acquire SAP. You can send someone to communicate with SAP to see if they are willing to accept my investment!"

"oh!"

Dongfang Yuqin rolled her eyes at Li Zetian and walked aside to make a phone call to arrange for someone to acquire SAP.

Li Zetian stood up, stretched, walked to the window, and looked at the sky. In fact, Li Zetian was not joking just now, he really wanted to win these companies. Physical technology is fundamental, and the Internet is a bit virtual.