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Chapter 1092 A Great Beginning

"Spreadtrum wants to work with us on mobile phone processors?"

The situation Mr. Ni said made Zhang Qihang a little surprised, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that Spreadtrum’s actions were completely reasonable. Given the height of Spreadtrum’s team in the industry, it is impossible for them not to see the strength of the mobile phone industry. The future is smart phones. Since it is a smart phone, as a chip research and development company, it is only natural to deploy mobile phone processors in advance.

After thinking about this, Zhang Qihang immediately said: "I personally have no opinion, but you have the final say on this matter, and you can agree if you want to. If you think our integrated circuit design and development center can do it alone, then go it alone. , I support you."

Where does Mr. Ni not understand the meaning of Zhang Qihang's words?He is reaffirming his original commitment to himself, telling himself that he is firmly on his side.

Although Mr. Ni doesn't care about this, the feeling of being valued still makes Mr. Ni feel very comfortable. He said: "We had a good cooperation with Spreadtrum before. Now that both of us plan to make mobile phone processors, If we can cooperate, I think it is better to cooperate.”

"Ah."

Zhang Qihang responded and motioned for Mr. Ni to continue.

The old man continued: "And I don't think there is any need for us to do it alone. There are still too few people in our country who research processors. It is difficult to find a few suitable people. If we can cooperate with Spreadtrum, it can be considered... yes ..."

Zhang Qihang smiled and said: "A strong alliance?"

"What kind of strong alliance? At best, it is a weak and weak alliance. We will gather our limited scientific research strength and exert a joint force," Mr. Ni said with a smile and waved his hands: "In addition, I am thinking about Dr. Chen and Dr. Wu. They are quite well-known among the overseas Chinese community, especially they are basically familiar with the two industries of chip and communication technology. If we can cooperate with Spreadtrum, we can also use their relationship to recruit more people from overseas.”

"Well," Zhang Qihang responded, agreeing with Mr. Ni's words: "What you said makes sense."

Just now when Mr. Ni mentioned that Spreadtrum wanted to cooperate with Huateng Group to develop mobile phone processors, Zhang Qihang thought of this, but because of Mr. Ni, Zhang Qihang couldn’t say it on the phone, thinking that if Mr. Ni If the cooperation between the two parties is not very agreeable, I will visit him alone, and explain the situation to the old man by the way, but I did not expect that the old man Ni is much more open-minded than himself, and he thinks about all problems in front of him.

"In this case, do you agree with the cooperation with Spreadtrum?"

"I definitely agree," Zhang Qihang replied, "Cooperating with Spreadtrum is a good thing for our integrated circuit design and R&D center from a small point of view, but it is also a good thing to the development of our country's chip industry and processors from a large point of view. It’s all a good thing, and of course I agree.”

Mr. Ni was very pleased with Zhang Qihang's answer: I saw this child correctly.

"It's fine if you think it's appropriate," Mr. Ni continued, "But I don't know much about business operations, so what kind of cooperation between our two units... In this way, I will pass on the company's intentions to the little one. Chen, let him rest assured and let him contact you?"

"Okay," Zhang Qihang replied cheerfully, "Thank you for your hard work, old man."

"What kind of hard work do I have?" Mr. Ni said happily, "I am very happy to see the progress of our country's chip industry. No matter how tired I am, I am willing... As for you, Xiao Zhang, I am talking to Xiao Chen. Don’t have any worries when you’re at work, just try your best to fight for what should be given to our company.”

As long as he can see the progress of China's chip industry, no matter how hard or tiring he is, the old man will be willing and happy.

As for the last sentence, it is because Mr. Ni understands that the cooperation between the two companies is cooperation, but while cooperating, they should try their best to fight for their own interests. There is no contradiction between cooperation and individual interests.

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Dr. Chen Datong really valued this cooperation. Less than two hours after talking with Mr. Ni, he called.

After the two exchanged simple greetings on the phone, Dr. Chen took the initiative to mention the cooperation between the two parties: "Mr. Zhang, what do you think about the cooperation between our two companies on mobile phone processors this time?"

Naturally, Zhang Qihang would not express his thoughts so easily, he asked Chen Datong with a smile: "Dr. Chen, can you tell me your thoughts first?"

"This one……"

Although he knew that he would be at a disadvantage if he spoke first, Chen Datong hesitated for a moment, and said seriously: "In order to better coordinate the research and development capabilities of the two of us, I think it is best to work together to establish a company specializing in mobile phones. The R&D and development of the processor, and at the same time apply for architecture authorization from ARM in the name of this company."

Dr. Chen Datong knew in his heart that in this cooperation, Spreadtrum may be slightly ahead of Huateng Industrial Group in terms of technology, but who made Huateng Industrial Group not only rich, but also after this period of training, in terms of technology It's not much worse. For the rich and skilled Huateng Industrial Group, as long as they are not stupid, they are unlikely to make too much money from them. In this case, it is better to start from the beginning. Just be frank.

"Should I set up a separate company..."

Zhang Qihang pondered for a while, and said: "Your idea is really good, but, Dr. Chen, you should know that the original intention of our group to establish an integrated circuit design and R&D center is to support our group's automotive electronics business. The mobile phone chip business is actually not It is not the main business of our integrated circuit design and R&D center."

Chen Datong's heart sank, but he could only answer: "Yes, I know."

Zhang Qihang went on to say: "From a long-term point of view, the mobile phone processor business, I and the comrades in our group are very optimistic, but our Huateng Industrial Group is an automobile manufacturer after all. We know that the original intention of our group to establish an integrated circuit design and R&D center is actually to prevent people from getting stuck in the field of automotive electronics and to better serve the overall interests of the group. This major premise cannot be easily shaken.

Of course, we are also optimistic about the field of mobile phone processors, but if the two companies set up a joint company to develop mobile phone processors together, our group will inevitably face the situation of transferring a large number of people from IC design and development to the joint company. For us The group's automotive electronics business sector will have a big impact, but our country's talent pool in the chip area is relatively weak, so..."

Speaking of this, Zhang Qihang asked Chen Datong seriously: "Dr. Chen, do you have any good suggestions on this issue?"

"..."

Dr. Chen Datong was silent.

No way, he knew in his heart that Zhang Qihang was telling the truth. Huateng Industrial Group's engine computer boards, gearbox computer boards, ESP computer boards, and ABS system computer boards were all developed by Huateng Group's integrated circuit design and development center. Although it does not involve chip-level development, the overall design of hardware and software is mainly based on existing mature chips. In fact, Dr. Chen Datong already knew that Huateng Industrial Group's planning ideas for automotive-grade chips are to gradually develop toward automotive-grade chips, and the ultimate goal is to design and manufacture its own ECU, TCU and ESP cores. processor chip.

And just like what Zhang Qihang said, if you want to build this mobile phone processor, you must recruit the most elite chip design and new R&D personnel from both companies to work on this mobile phone processor project. It will affect Huateng Group's existing automotive electronics projects.

Although everyone didn’t say it directly before, in fact, they all understand that if a new company is to be established to engage in mobile phone processors, Huateng Group must focus on capital investment, supplemented by personnel and technology investment. As for Spreadtrum On the company's side, the investment in personnel and technology will definitely be more than that of Huateng Group, but it is estimated that the amount is limited. In terms of staffing and technical strength, Spreadtrum cannot fully crush Huateng Group's integrated circuit design and development. center.

In this way, the question arises: on the whole, Huateng Industrial Group actually invested more, so how should the company's shares be divided?
This is what Zhang Qihang really wanted to express.

From the perspective of the overall situation, Chen Datong understands in his heart that Huateng Group will definitely take up more shares if it contributes money and efforts, but from his personal feelings, he certainly hopes that Spreadtrum's shares in the new company will The influence is not too different from that of Huateng.

After a long time, Dr. Chen Datong finally spoke: "The problem you mentioned is indeed very real, and it is before our eyes, but I believe that we will have a solution to the problem, and I also believe... I believe that Mr. Chen, you I also believe that... the future and future of mobile phone processors must be bright, and now is the best time for us to enter this field."

Dr. Chen Datong said nonsense, but Zhang Qihang still gave a clear response: "Well, I believe this too, so..."

"So, why don't we make an appointment to exchange opinions on issues of mutual concern to each other, and by the way, provide the other party with a general solution to this issue on our side?"

"Okay, I think this idea is good." Hearing what Dr. Chen Datong said, Zhang Qihang immediately agreed: "How about this, we tentatively plan to sit down and chat in half a month's time?"

After half a month?
Dr. Chen Datong felt relieved, and immediately nodded: "Okay, I think it's good."

There is half a month to prepare, but it is enough anyway.

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Come back and talk about the Jiangnan Machinery Factory.

After learning about Zhang Qihang's attitude through Gong Heping, President Bing was very happy and very happy. Zhou Hua, the general manager of the group, personally called Zhang Qihang to express his thanks, and then said that he should come to Lu Province in person for such an important matter. He communicated with Zhang Qihang, but he was too busy at work and couldn't get away. He asked Zhang Qihang if he had time to wait for a while. After a few days of busy work, he came to Lu Province to talk to Zhang Qihang about the Jiangnan Machinery Factory.

When it comes to how much money and profit it makes, Bing Zong really can’t compare with Huateng Industrial Group, but when it comes to domestic status and influence, Huateng Industrial Group can’t compare with Bing Zong at all. It is a company that can really be described by the four words "the pillar of the country", so although Zhang Qihang knows that Zhou Hua's remarks are more promising, it is already quite impressive for him to make such a statement. Interesting enough, quite face-saving.

Zhang Qihang would not be so stupid as to ask the other party to come over for a talk. After some refusals and concessions from both sides, it was finally decided that Comrade Li Dashan, the executive deputy general manager of the Bingzong, would come to Shungeng City to meet with Zhang Qihang in the past few days. Make contact - this is also the respect that Bingzong must give to Huateng Industrial Group. Who makes you Bing always ask for help?

A week later, Li Dashan came to Shungeng City.

Leaving aside the initial pleasantries between the two parties, after the two parties formally communicated about the Jiangnan Machinery Factory, Zhang Qihang first asked: "Vice President Li, does our group have a long-term plan or vision for the Jiangnan Machinery Factory? If so If so, we can do our best to support it.”

Having said all this, Li Dashan naturally stopped hiding it. He smiled wryly and said, "Mr. Zhang, to tell you the truth, a few years ago... probably more than 10 years ago, it was When we first started the military-to-civilian project, many comrades in our group were still very confident in themselves and these military-to-civilian projects. They felt that we were engaged in military-industrial projects, and it was easy to do simpler and easier civilian projects. "

"Hmm..." Zhang Qihang nodded, and put on a good posture of listening.

"Under such circumstances, many enterprises under our military headquarters have also started to do civilian projects, and the 'Four Altos' were also launched at this time." Speaking of this, Li Dashan's expression could not help but sigh: "But when we really start After getting involved in civilian projects, I realized that many of our comrades far underestimated and belittled civilian projects. Perhaps the technical content of civilian projects is not as high as that of military projects, but when it comes to cost control, management, stability and reliability, etc. , our enterprises and comrades do have great deficiencies and insufficient understanding, and the same is true for the 'Four Alto' projects.

The final result is that Jiangbei Machinery Factory, Jiangnan Machinery Factory and Qinchuan Machinery Factory all lost money except for Changan..."

Speaking of this, Li Dashan looked up at Zhang Qihang, and said sincerely: "Mr. Zhang, you may not be clear. At that time, the losses of the companies below were getting worse and worse, but there was no good solution. The leaders are worried, it's really...we are worried when we look at it."

While speaking, Li Dashan shook his head with a look of "the past is too painful to look back".

(End of this chapter)