America’s Big Hero

You know, it's the late 1980s, and chips are nothing!

Yes, in the early 1980s, who would have thought that this thing would become the dominant technology of the future!

In the early years, the electronics industry in the east was still very powerful. After all, it was a new technology. In fact, everyone started at the same time.

The Institute of Computing Technology was established in 1956, and the East China Institute of Computing Technology was established in Shanghai in 1958. Shanghai and Yanjing became the two major bases of the electronics industry in the north and south.

In 1960, the Chinese Academy of Sciences established the Institute of Semiconductors. In 1963, the Fourth Ministry of Machinery Industry was established to be in charge of the national electronics industry. Yanjing 878 Factory mainly produces TTU circuits, CMOS clock circuits and A/D conversion circuits. Modu Radio 19 Factory mainly produces TTL, HTL digital integrated circuits.

In 1968, Modu Radio 14th Factory was the first to manufacture PMOS circuits. In the 1970s, Yongchuan Semiconductor Research Institute, Shangwu 14th Factory and Yanjing 878 Factory successively developed NMOS circuits and CMOS circuits.

On August 26, 1973, the first integrated circuit electronic computer-105 in the east with 1 million calculations per second.

In 1975, Wang Yangyuan and others designed my country's first batch of three types of 1K DRAM dynamic random access memory, which was five years later than Intel's C1103, but four or five years earlier than Bangzi and Wanwan.

In 1977, the Fourth Ministry of Machinery invested 3 million yuan to build a 6,000-square-meter integrated circuit clean workshop. By 1990, the factory had produced 509 types of integrated circuits, with an output of 41.2 million pieces and an output value of 325 million yuan. It became the magic capital of Philips Semiconductors.

In October 1978, Wang Shouwu led the development of 4K DRAM, which was put into mass production in Factory 109 the following year (six years later than in the United States).

After Nixon’s visit to China in 1972, Dongfang decided to spend 100 million US dollars in 1973 to introduce seven of the world’s most advanced 3-inch wafer production lines from Europe and the United States, 2 years earlier than Wanwan and 4 years earlier than Bangzi. The problem is that the United States agreed to sell it.

However, due to some reasons, the introduction of three production lines was delayed until 1977.

In 1975, Intel began to build the world's first 4-inch fab.

At this time, the wafer production line can be introduced casually. It is not Batumi's restricted technology at all, and the chip technology is not far behind in the east.

In fact, the real watershed was 1977, when the team was changed.

In 1977, the foreign exchange reserves were still more than 900 million US dollars. In July, JW proposed to spend 6.5 billion US dollars to import technical equipment from abroad in the next eight years, focusing on the development of petrochemical industry, coal and light industry output, so as to earn more foreign exchange.

You must know that the lithography machine can be manufactured in the east in 64 years. The KHA-75-1 lithography machine produced by the 109 factory in 1982 is only one generation away from the most advanced technology at that time. machine, with an accuracy of 436 nanometers, which is at the same level as the 4800DSW in the United States.

In 1981, the Institute of Semiconductors successfully developed 16K DRAM (two years later than South Korea).

In 1985, the factory manufactured China's first 64K DRAM (one year later than South Korea)

Then there is no more.

No one can blame this thing, the focus of development is the same all over the world.

It is true that no one pays attention to the chip industry these days, whether it is the United States or Europe.

After Natlab, the predecessor of lithography giant ASML, developed the world's most advanced lithography machine and reported it to the headquarters, the executives of the owner Philips just glanced at the equipment and hurried away.

To attend the launch event of a new generation of washing machines...

Again, a black cat and a white cat that catches mice is a good cat!

You say that your chip industry has a great future and is the technology of the future, but so what?

Going to the moon to mine and pay back the money has a great prospect, the mines are all ownerless!

Is controllable nuclear fusion technology still a future technology, infinite energy!

But how much money does the mother have to invest, and when can I start to make a lot of money?

Don't tell the capitalists about those prospects, talk about those futures, just ask you, can you make a lot of money?

If you can, then pay attention to you!

If you can't, then you'll be fucked!

It is impossible for capitalists to ignore the business that makes a lot of money. If you invest a large amount of money in an industry with no future in sight, if your industry scale cannot increase, it will be useless to say anything.

It's so real!

In the chip industry in the 1980s, the whole world did not add up to a few dollars, and it was really not much more expensive than the production of screws...

Don't look down on those who produce screws. The scale of the industry is much larger than the current chip industry. Are there any products that don't need screws?

What's more, the production process of screws on those high-precision instruments is not low at all.

Saying everything else is false, making money is real!

In 1983, Intel's operating income had just exceeded $1 billion, which was too little.

The real embargo began in July 1996 when 33 countries formally signed the Wassenaar Agreement. The civilian technology control list includes nine categories including electronic devices, computers, and sensors.

Therefore, the people in the Wanwan government just felt that Xiao En didn't pay much attention to them when he poached people in front of them, and the others... didn't feel much.

Talk about loss?

It's not that they own shares in TSMC, and the money didn't fall into their own hands. Even if they really lost money because of Xiao En's poaching, the money they lost was the government's money, and it has nothing to do with them.

It was just one of many failed investments.

Besides, looking at Xiao En's attitude now, this project may be really good. Even if the factory is built again, it will be a year or two before it is fully completed. This project can make money now,

When it is really withdrawn from Wanwan to the mainland, that will be a matter for the next government.

What does the mess have to do with them!

To understand, the officials on both sides looked at each other and forced a smile, "Of course not, our Wanwan is an open bay, and we support all reasonable and legal business activities, and we will never set up any obstacles in it. "

"As for Mr. Xiao En, of course you are law-abiding, no problem, no problem at all!"

Guo Kongcheng: Damn it, if I hadn’t experienced the whole process, I would have almost believed it!

Those who engage in politics really have no morals!

Zhang Zhongmou stared blankly at the comings and goings on both sides, and he really wanted to yell: "As for me, I am the protagonist. The factory needs me. Have you asked me for my opinion?" Do I agree?

In Sean's opinion, this is obviously not the most important thing.

Talent is true, but whether one can realize one's wish and be able to display it depends on whether one has the approval of a big shot!

"What do you think of Mr. Zhang?" Sean turned his head and looked at Zhang Zhongmou with a smile, "Would you like to cooperate with me, sir?"

"Of course, the specific investment will be the Asian Investment Bank. I will not personally come forward, so you don't need to worry about management. I will only make a move when you encounter any difficulties."

"This, it's too hasty." Zhang Zhongmou frowned and forced a smile. He didn't want to go back to the mainland to set up some factories, and he didn't have any good memories there.

He spent his entire childhood and adolescence in the east, although he moved many families to escape the war. His father was the director of finance in Ningboyin County during the Republic of China.

The subordinate of the county magistrate is responsible for the role of bringing taxes to 90 years later, 2010 in the Western calendar.

Being able to move back and forth in those days at least showed one thing, their family was very rich!

Those who have no money are staying in the local area to fight against Japan...

He had no money and no money to go to Harvard, so at least he was a small capitalist, and he followed the flow to Wanwan.

not to go?

If you don't take away your property, it will be confiscated, and people will be arrested and paraded through the streets!

Of course, if you leave, you will lose a lot.

Based on this encounter, if Zhang Zhongmou can still have a good impression of Dongfang, he will really repay his grievances with virtue.

Of course, what you think in your heart is not important, and it will not affect your business.

Business is business!

"Why, if Mr. Zhang has any concerns, you can tell them directly." Sean asked with a smile. Sean has always been very polite to people who can create profits for himself, "You have to trust me, trust the United States, there is no problem If it can’t be solved, there are always more solutions than difficulties.”

The corners of Zhang Zhongmou's mouth twitched, are you sure it was said by an American.

"Chip manufacturing is not just any factory. Its construction period is very long. It is a capital-heavy industry, but the benefits will not be immediate. Therefore, this requires a high level of stability in the local political situation. Big changes." Zhang Zhongmou said more tactfully, he is not optimistic about the East.

On the one hand, it is influenced by the American media, and on the other hand, it is the facts.

In the 1970s, the East introduced three wafer production lines, imported from the United States.

Later, more advanced ones were introduced. As a result, the demonstration took three years, the approval took three years, and the implementation took three years. When it was implemented, it became an obsolete production line again...

This makes Zhang Zhongmou so confident.

"Well, you don't have to worry about this. Now TSMC is only using the 3-inch wafer production line that it built eight years ago. There is a ready-made one in the east. I can complete the acquisition and relocation at any time. Of course, if you want, I can Bring you a 4-inch production line from Intel, or simply import 6-inch wafers."

"You don't have to worry about policy issues. Today is different. Besides, investment is my business. Just like here, you don't have much money. Loss is also my problem and has nothing to do with you." Sean Smiling and waving his hands.

"As for talents, we will need a large number of relevant high-end talents. If we build a factory in the east, it will be difficult for us to recruit high-end talents. Wanwan will not let people go, and it will be difficult to recruit people from the United States or Europe." Zhang Zhongmou raised the question again .

"Ha, and when I, Sean, can't recruit people? As far as the current level of IC is concerned, there are not many lagging behind in the east. Besides..." Sean laughed twice, and turned to look at the Wanwan government. People, "Forcibly detaining people against their will is a violation of human rights. I believe the Wanwan government will not be so unwise!"

"Of course, of course." People from the government laughed dryly. According to the policy, it is forbidden to communicate with Wanwan at this time.

"Look, they are very open-minded!" Sean pouted with a smile.

Zhang Zhongmou looked at these officials with contempt, bah, morality.

"Any more questions?" Sean asked again.

Zhang Zhongmou opened his mouth, and didn't know what to say for a while, money, the other party invested, policies, the other party guaranteed, talents, the other party came to invite, management, the other party let go... Then he had no reason to refuse.

"I remember that you are also an American. Think about it carefully. Don't worry, I will never force others." Seeing that Zhang Zhongmou didn't speak, Xiao En's face gradually turned cold, and he turned and left after leaving a meaningful sentence.

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became dignified.

Everyone knows that when we talked about the acquisition with that Qu Hongzhi, this guy held a gun to his head.

Sean: You slandered me, obviously you didn't hold your head up, so far away.

Now there are dozens of American soldiers with live ammunition outside. How can everyone not be surprised when they suddenly have such a good attitude.

I don't know when, if you don't have that gun to your head to negotiate with people, you have a good attitude.

It can be seen how flexible the standard is.

Of course, this also makes sense, a good person, everyone will ask him to be polite, and it is wrong to go beyond the slightest.

But for the bad guys, everyone's request naturally becomes not to hurt others...

It's just that Xiao En's words when he left obviously wouldn't be so easy to let go.

Now, Wanwan officials don't blame Zhang Zhongmou any more.

Zhang Zhongmou was always worried, he didn't think about food and drink, and he was in a bad mood.

This bad mood came true in the evening, "Hello, is this Zhongmou Zhang? This is the IRS. We have some doubts about the taxes you have reported in the past few years. Please resubmit within 48 hours. Report the taxes for the last three years, and if you fail to report after the deadline, we will take some necessary measures.”

"Hello, Zhongmou Zhang, this is the FBI. We suspect that you have something to do with a technology proliferation case..."

"Hello, Zhongmou Zhang, this is the customs..."

"Hello, Zhongmou Zhang, this is...we suspect that TSMC is dumping in the United States..."

A dozen or so calls were connected, all from various departments in the United States. It was completely suspicious. Zhang Zhongmou was sure that he had nothing to do with these matters.

However, if you want to trouble you, there will always be a way, especially when there is a big shot.

Let's talk about taxes, if he does something to his bank account...

Even if it is only a few hundred dollars found in tax evasion, it is enough for him to drink a pot.

It is difficult for others to do something about his bank account, but for Sean, it is not too simple.

This kind of method is rarely used by people, it is not used by ordinary people, and it is not used by great people.

It is very suitable for people like them.

The U.S. government will protect Americans, but if it is an internal conflict, it depends entirely on personal means.

Any one of these reasons that Sean made can make it difficult for TSMC to move forward. His current business mainly comes from part of Intel's foundry, and he got it by relying on some of the relationships he left in the United States back then.

Kobi has a relationship with Rockefeller... don't make trouble.

After a series of blows, Zhang Zhongmou honestly called Sean the next morning and agreed to all Sean's suggestions.

As for the Wanwan official side, it doesn't matter much.

Half of TSMC's shares are funded by official funds in the Gulf region, and the remaining half is jointly resolved by private funds and foreign capital.

However, because private funds are afraid of risks, the contributions are very sporadic, and they only pay a little money for the sake of the government. In fact, the official funds completely occupy the dominant position.

In fact, TSMC really gained a foothold when it was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1997, and shortly after the listing, the original private capital began to cash out...

Baywan Capital is not optimistic about TSMC as a whole, and from a global perspective, capital is not optimistic about the IC industry.

Just like Motorola is not optimistic about smartphones, and Nokia is not optimistic about capacitive screen mobile phones. Who can say clearly about these things.

In addition, Sean is the real father among American fathers, so if he wants to acquire a part of TSMC's shares, then naturally there is no problem.

Sean took out 13 million US dollars to complete the share acquisition from private capital, and then invested in the acquisition of some shares from local officials. After the complete acquisition, Sean controlled 65% of TSMC's shares.

At this time, TSMC was still a small company...the production lines were all obsolete 3-inch wafer production lines introduced by Wanwan eight years ago. The price of this production line was 15 million US dollars back then.

Sean is already a premium acquisition.

And just when everything was negotiated and before the acquisition was fully settled, Sean used his own relationship to attract 45 million chip foundry contracts for TSMC.

For TVs, for air conditioners, for refrigerators, for vehicles...

Zhang Zhongmou, who was not very willing at first, immediately changed his attitude, from being conflicted and half pushing, to taking the initiative to get on the horse and frantically asking for it.

Man, the speed of change is so unexpected.

...

Guo Taiming knew that Xiao En suddenly went to Wanwan, and when there was such a big commotion, he was still resentful that the government was weak and did nothing, and he was complacent about his foresighted decision to come to Pengcheng to set up a factory.

But a few days later, when Qu Hongzhi received news from the company that he sold all the shares in his hand to Sean, he was completely dumbfounded.

He is very greedy for the orders of super-large-scale factories that have been buzzing in mainland China recently, and hopes to win the orders so that Foxconn can tide over the difficulties, but he never thought that his company would be targeted by Sean one day.

Yes, that's what he thought, keep an eye on it!

Capital has always been the most ruthless and cold-blooded. If there is no profit, capital will not even look at you. When capital pays attention to you, there is only one reason. They see the benefits, huge Interests!

And this kind of emphasis is not always a good thing. Capital will not just watch profits slip through their fingers, they will try their best to squeeze every drop of oil and water.

The result is often that the company changes its face and becomes another exquisite snack in the capital market, and the founder has long since died.

Guo Taiming can cite a dozen of such examples casually, especially his company is not a high-tech company with high technology content, and he himself is not an indispensable talent, just a foundry, the most important It's nothing more than management.

Do capitalists lack management talents?

He said that he was not afraid, but he had already thought out the means, which were reasonable and legal, and a capital injection could slowly wash away his shares.

So, what is it about Foxconn that you are worth tens of billions of dollars?

Can't I change it?

This heart has been raised in his throat since he received the news, even the fact that he got the order he dreamed of couldn't make him happy.

How does he think these orders are the feed provided by the breeder, and the livestock can be slaughtered after they are fattened up...

...

In November 1989, Xiao En finally settled the affairs of Wanwan. Instead of returning to Pengcheng immediately, he went to Hong Kong Island, returned to his mansion, and took a good rest with a group of Yingyingyanyans in his arms...

Uh, actually quite tired.

After resting for a few days, Sean finally remembered Guo Taiming.

After Guo Taiming received the news, he didn't fall asleep all night. The next day, he hurried to cross the border to Hong Kong Island by car. When he arrived at Xiao En's mansion, he was brought in.

When we met for the first time, Sean was taken aback. Guo Taiming's big bags under the eyes and the crow's feet at the corners of his eyes could kill words, "The information shows that you are only 39. Looking at your appearance, I said, have you changed your age! "

"Ah, haha, no, no." Guo Taiming was stunned for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile, "I've been too busy recently."

Unexpectedly, this was the first sentence he said when he saw Xiao En. Although it sounded a bit offensive, Guo Taiming felt a lot better.

You have no identity, no status, if you say that when you meet for the first time, it is called no rules, no manners, no quality, no education, no brains!

You have status, status, and strength. If you say this when you meet for the first time, it is called being approachable, that is called elegance and easy-going, that is called down-to-earth, and that is called treating you as a friend!

"Are you too busy? I think you have a burden in your heart." Xiao En smiled and didn't get up. He just waved and said, "Come and sit."

"Okay." Guo Taiming immediately stepped forward and sat beside Sean.

"any drinks?"

"coffee."

"I think it will work." Xiao En laughed and teased, chatted a few words as the opening remark, and then got to the point, "I think you already know that I bought Mr. Qu's shares. How about it? What do you think?"

"I..." Guo Taiming opened his mouth, "Of course I welcome Mr. Xiao En's investment, but I'm also afraid of letting you down."

"Oh." Sean smiled noncommittally, "You don't have to think too much, I like Foxconn, so don't include it in the system, just like I invest in other companies, I'm not in the mood Time to manage it yourself."

"Foxconn's investment here will be the Asian Investment Bank. Except for me, the shareholders of the investment bank are all Southeast Asian Chinese, mainly MCA. I believe you can communicate well."

"The management rights of Foxconn in the later stage are still in your hands, you can rest assured about this."

"But the current scale is too small, and there will be a follow-up capital injection of 10 million U.S. dollars. Of course, considering that it is difficult for you to absorb such a large amount of capital at present, this 10 million U.S. dollar capital injection will be divided into three rounds. 2 million US dollars, which will be increased slowly in the future, so as not to cause a large amount of capital injection to develop too quickly and eventually cause some bad reactions.”

Guo Taiming's face changed when he heard that Xiao En wanted to inject US$10 million.

Foxconn is only worth a few dollars now. Such a large capital injection will inevitably dilute his shares. Sure enough, he still can't escape...

Sean obviously saw what he was thinking, and smiled and said, "As for your personal shares, you don't have to worry too much. This is what age. If you want the horse to run, of course you have to feed the horse."

"Every capital injection will calculate the company's assets according to the company's current scale. As long as the company is on the right track, your assets will only be more, not less."

"And there will be details about management rights in the contract. Foxconn is your painstaking effort. It used to be, it is now, and it will be in the future. With my backing, Foxconn will only develop faster and better."

"Okay, that's it." Xiao En didn't give Guo Taiming a chance to refuse, he waved his hand and changed to the next topic, "I heard that your father-in-law is Lin Baixin, does the old man really look down on you?"

Guo Taiming didn't expect Xiao En to mention this, so he was caught off guard for a while, so he could only smile awkwardly, "I agree with Shuru, but I really don't deserve the daughter of the Lin family."

It's like-minded, but it's not good enough, the meaning is obvious.

Guo Taiming and Lin Shuru, that is really a story about a poor boy and a rich man's daughter, just like a fairy tale... It's strange that Lin Baixin can agree.

Sean is very curious about this story.

There was a meaningful smile on the corner of his mouth, and Sean patted Guo Taiming on the shoulder, "It's okay, I will go to a banquet with me tonight, and let the old man see what is called Thirty Years of Hedong, Thirty Years of Hexi, and what is Mocha?" Young people are poor!"

Guo Taiming:! ! !

This, okay?

This is good!

In a word, Guo Taiming's worries and dissatisfaction disappeared in an instant.

Why is wealth not returning home like walking in brocade clothes? In ancient times, there was no unspeakable suffering. Who would want to leave their hometown? To put it bluntly, they just want to pretend to be bullying in front of those who mocked them back then!

Apart from being a saint, all pursuits of people are, in the final analysis, pretending to be coercive!