Reinventing the Millennium

On the last day of March, the original Qingyuan team flew to Tokyo under the leadership of the gasoline man Kong Yu. This was earlier than he originally planned. He really couldn't control his sense of justice and wanted to fight resolutely against financial fraud. .

Another reason is that IDC provided some seemingly abnormal data from Olympus and Toshiba. Although it cannot be confirmed that there is actual fraud, this undoubtedly gave Kong Yu and others some confidence.

The main reason is that their names such as "century-old giant" and "international famous company" in front of the public have no mystery in Kong Yu's eyes. With a Sony director like Mr. Fang, the bottoms of these giants and famous companies have been stripped off. .

With Sony's arrows, the "suspiciousness" of the target in front seems to be faulty, and it makes people happy no matter how it looks.

Fang Zhuo was looking forward to Gasoline Man's action this time and wanted to see what kind of situation it could create.

It's April, peonies are in full bloom, and magnolias are whitening.

Fang Zhuo is considering his schedule for the next two months. Yike is already actively preparing for "unparalleled" new tablet and mobile phone products. On April Fool's Day, April 1st, the map navigation brand AutoNavi officially announced "Free to use" ", announced the implementation of a free policy for its "Amap Navigation" mobile application.

It sounded like an April Fool's Day fake news, but after it was quickly confirmed, other map manufacturers immediately exploded. Some people made careful observations and found that the domestic YMS system had been updated in the update on March 29. "Amap Navigation" was vigorously promoted in the software store.

Although Amap launched the completely free online map navigation mobile app "Amap" at the end of last year, this time it directly improved its functions and provided navigation services around car owners. It was renamed "Amap Navigation" to fully develop the terminal market... …

Make full efforts, free of charge first.

This situation is particularly eye-catching in the current situation where navigation is generally charged, which makes other manufacturers particularly surprised and angry. The angry one is that Amap is having a thankless job, and the surprised one is that Yike is exerting force behind the scenes.

Some people even called Fang Zhuo directly to express their dissatisfaction.

Fang Zhuo has many contacts and understands that people from map manufacturers want to call him, but what he doesn't understand is how to directly put the name of the person behind the scenes on his head?

"Mr. Fang, Gaode is a bitch and a bitch industry! You can't do this!"

"Mr. Xu, how can you say that?" Fang Zhuo confirmed that he had correctly called the senior executive from Kaili De, "This will bring more benefits to consumers. What's wrong?"

"Mr. Fang, where does AutoNavi's revenue come from? A business model that lacks sufficient revenue and is difficult to close. What do you think will happen to AutoNavi in ​​the end?" Kai Lide asked directly.

Fang Zhuo couldn't say his prediction, but said patiently: "Mr. Xu, I didn't study it carefully. In fact, I don't know why you called me. I just looked at the response online. Generally speaking, it was Welcome, if AutoNavi can continue to invest in technology, continue to improve data accuracy, and continue to provide services to consumers, I think its results will not be bad."

Vice President Xu of Kaili De suddenly sneered: "The worst case scenario is that Yike will foot the bill, right? The worst case scenario is that it will be acquired by Yike, right?"

"This matter is an internal decision-making and promotion of AutoNavi. Mr. Xu, instead of spending time with me here, you should study how to provide consumers with high-quality services." Fang Zhuo knew that there would be nothing to discuss if the positions were different. Take the initiative to end this conversation.

However, this was not even the end of the discussion. Many people from the map manufacturer began to sneer at Zhou Hongyi who jumped out to evaluate Gaode.

Zhou Hongyi found the Weibo platform quite interesting after starting the "Hippo Incident" in his physical body. He is considered a relatively active business celebrity. The reason why he spoke out this time was that he believed that Gaode's business decisions were somewhat similar to his previous ones.

360's competition method in the field of Internet security is also to increase competitiveness by offering free services, and the effect is very good. At one time, Rising and other anti-software manufacturers united to condemn it. The similar scene in front of me is very nostalgic.

"Amap has made navigation that originally cost 50 yuan free. This is a particularly remarkable move. It also means that it has changed from a traditional software manufacturer to an Internet manufacturer with the spirit and genes of the Internet."

"Today, as the mobile Internet develops faster and faster, navigation is bound to become one of the most basic services for everyone, and users should enjoy free basic services."

Zhou Hongyi gave her own thoughts and evaluations.

Then... he was scolded in private messages and comments, and the content related to whether he was a dog or not, which made him very angry. He had never been scolded like this before when he fucked a penguin. What kind of little tail did he step on now?

He was full of firepower and argued for Gao De.

Finally, the topic in the comments turned to Fang Zhuo.

"Wait, Gothe is digging his own grave, and he is not being plotted by Mr. Fang! Gothe is so dead, I'll see what good end he can have!"

Zhou Hongyi replied: "What does this have to do with Mr. Fang? If AutoNavi is not open, other software will be opened. This step must be included in the basic services of the mobile Internet."

"What does it have to do with him? Mr. Zhou, are you pretending to be stupid? Try asking Yike to invest in you!"

Zhou Hongyi pretended to be stupid and responded blankly: "Don't think too dirty about normal business behavior."

Although, this idea deserves praise.

Moreover, it is running well by itself and does not require Yike’s investment.

At the same time, in response to the day's commotion and market reaction, Sina Finance wrote an analysis draft, speaking more euphemistically, believing that the competition in mobile navigation in the future is not only about technology and data, but also a contest between platforms and ecological environment. .

Sohu Finance reprinted this article with a new title - "Navigation competition may become a platform competition."

Sina Finance believes that Sohu's "reduction" is used well, and Sohu Finance believes that Sina's analysis is very accurate.

Just two days later, other manufacturers were still denouncing AutoNavi's harm to the industry, and Baidu Maps also announced that its navigation would provide free services to users.

Different from the sluggishness in other fields, Baidu's decisive attack surprised many people.

Soon, Penguin also announced that it would also provide free services.

Big platforms are using their actions to prove the vision of financial journalists.

Seeing this, Sohu Finance finally couldn't hold it back and changed the title of the report - "Navigation competition has become a competition between platforms."

And, it raises another question: Where is Ali?

Baidu and Penguin quickly followed suit. Why didn’t Alibaba join quickly?

On April 10, Alibaba was listed, but it was revealed that it was a strong one.

Yahoo, which is far away in the United States, suddenly held a press conference, claiming that it had no knowledge of the process of Alipay's equity separation from the group, and believed that Alibaba had deceived itself. It did not learn the news until the transaction was completed.

This press conference immediately caused an uproar. Many media in the United States reported on it, and the country was also immediately attracted attention. While exploring the truth of the matter, they reconnected the matter with the company's values.

Last year's controversy over Alibaba's values ​​was still clearly remembered on the Internet, and this situation involving the company's assets easily awakened those memories.

This even made some former Iron Army soldiers who were fighting in the rice regiment feel mixed. They were waiting to see the beginning of another dispute. Well, Mr. Fang would not miss such an opportunity, right?

Sure enough, the Alibaba Alipay matter continued to ferment. A reporter tried to interview Fang Zhuo over the phone, but to the surprise of many people, his response was very concise.

"This is a matter for Alibaba's internal shareholders. It will be resolved. Let's wait for their joint statement." Fang Zhuo had only one reply.

The concise and neutral reply didn't even look like Mr. Fang's own reply.

At noon on the 13th, Fang Zhuo was having dinner with his mother at a restaurant next to the company, and heard something unexpected.

"Why are you so innocent to Ali this time? What's going on?" Mother Zhao Shumei asked a question while drinking soup.

This question caught Fang Zhuo off guard.

He could only look at his mother in shock: "Huh? Mom, you..."

"I also read newspapers, Weibo, and sometimes Zhihu!" Zhao Shumei pointed to her mobile phone with some pride. She didn't like these news in the past, but later as her son became successful in his career, she gradually became aware of it. Take a look.

Fang Zhuo could only sigh: "Technology changes life!"

He immediately explained the situation: "Mom, this is unprofitable for me. With the requirements from above, I can't see any other options. The market share is here, and I'm going to Luzhou this month, and there is an important customer there. It’ll arrive in a few days, I’m busy with this.”

Zhao Shumei nodded, it was very easy to understand.

She quickly made a request: "Weiwei told me to ask you to have a gastroscopy done before going to Luzhou. Is there any problem?"

Fang Zhuo opened his mouth and said helplessly: "Okay, no problem, I don't smoke and drink less, eat on time, take care of myself, and I don't miss this one."

Zhao Shumei was very satisfied with her son's statement and said with a smile: "There is one more little thing. Your dad and I still hope it will be sooner... Oh, you know, but you and Weiwei still need to talk more about this. You can't have two careers in one bed. Brain?"

Fang Zhuo once again heard a very novel word from his old mother, well, career brain...

"President of a listed company, it's true..." Zhao Shumei also felt that the balance between life and work was really a problem after Tesco successfully went public. "In the final analysis, this is still a matter between the two of you. Damn, don't you think so?"

Fang Zhuo nodded repeatedly: "Yes, that's so right."

Zhao Shumei glanced at her son, shook her head slightly, and did not continue to talk about this, but talked a little bit about the situation of the big family.

Fang Zhuo listened while eating. It was pretty good. There was nothing illegal or morally corrupt. He should study when he should and do some business when he should.

Although Yike is not open to people in the family, there is always a lot of convenience in doing other things in his hometown or province.

In the evening, Fang Zhuo called Luzhou again and arranged for people from Luzhou and Lin'an to come together to welcome another general who was about to join Bingxin, Gao Qiquan, the former general manager of Huayake.

Before Dr. Liang Mengsong Liang officially joined Ice Core, he recommended his friend to Fang Zhuo. Gao Qiquan is known as the "Godfather of Treasure Island Storage". He is one of the most senior Chinese people in the global DRAM industry. .

Fang Zhuo had communicated with this person, but Bingxin did not have the basis for his performance before. Later, with the acquisition of Qimonda’s patents, R\u0026D, and part of the team, the Lin’an factory’s transformation framework came out.

When such an undertaking framework was revealed, and Bingxin was catching up in advanced manufacturing processes, coupled with Liang Mengsong's personal relationship with him, Gao Qiquan made the decision to join.

Of course, there is a small factor in this.

Gao Qiquan communicated with Fang Zhuo more sincerely and talked about something that touched him.

The eldest son also works in the DRAM field and is married to a Korean wife, so he accepted Samsung's invitation. However, Gao Qiquan was afraid that Samsung would not know his identity, so he took the initiative to tell Samsung about the matter. The response he received was, "We didn't treat you." as a competitor."

This touch is big or small, but after decades of hard work, in the end, a company in the industry said this is not an evaluation, and it has become a joke to say that the godfather of storage is not a godfather.

Gao Qiquan mentioned such a thing in a self-deprecating way on the phone.

Fang Zhuo naturally...laughed at this, without hiding his feelings.

"Mr. Gao, this is the opportunity. Let Bingxin succeed, let Samsung regret it, and let you set a new high. If I still have such an opportunity when I reach your age, I will be very happy."

Gao Qiquan is indeed a big shot in the industry, and with the team he can bring this time, it can be regarded as a strong support for the Lin'an factory.

However, there is also a problem. The leadership team of Lin'an factory...now Luo Jianhua, the former general manager of Qimonda, is leading the construction and development of the ice core storage business, and he is doing a very good job. After all, he has many colleagues, but Gao Qiquan It is indeed not easy to be inferior to others.

Fang Zhuo had many communications with Qiu Ciyun and Luo Jianhua, and the final plan was to imitate the dual CEO structure of Bingxin. Luo Jianhua is still the CEO, and Gao Qiquan will be the co-CEO this time when he comes to the mainland.

Ice core has now achieved phased success, and everyone hopes to use this partial experience to replicate the progress in the storage field.

And, although Luo Jianhua still expressed his willingness not to rush to separate the Lin'an plant from the ice core, Fang Zhuo still believed that this work should be completed by the end of the year or early next year, allowing the storage plant to operate independently.

"Don't put all your eggs in the same basket." Fang Zhuo expressed his attitude towards Luo Jianhua.

"Mr. Fang, there are no unbroken eggs when the nest is overturned." Luo Jianhua understood what Mr. Fang meant and was very reluctant to give up.

"It's better to be later. If the businesses of the two sides are different, we can separate them. It will be difficult to separate them later when you grow in scale." Fang Zhuo can be said to have taken the lead in this decision-making. Otherwise, according to their thinking, they may separate them in another two years. Not coming out.