Rekindle 2003

Chapter 1117 Aren’t you bullying me, an old man?

Mr. Ren believes that the cooperation model proposed by Qingyun can not only enhance the market competitiveness of both parties, but also bring more convenient and efficient service experience to operators.

The old man also realized that this cooperation model is particularly important for developing overseas markets.

In overseas markets, especially in developing regions such as Africa, the construction of communication infrastructure and the popularization of mobile phone products complement each other.

With the help of Huawei's communication service network, Yanhuang Group's mobile phone products can enter the local market faster, while also helping to improve local communication levels.

This cooperation not only helps Yanhuang Group achieve its goal of quickly opening up the market, but also conforms to Huawei's positioning and development path as a global service and software solution provider.

It is indeed a win-win situation.

After all, it’s really just a matter of adding a few pairs of chopsticks.

In response to his question, Qing Yun smiled and said very frankly,

"I have an agreement with Wang Xuehong's HTC that I will not sell any mobile phones containing CDMA patents in China within five years.

So, I had no choice but to go out to sea.

I think Africa is a very suitable starting point for our mobile phone business. After we have developed our technology and team in Africa, we will expand abroad. This is my established strategy.”

Mr. Ren didn't care about the strategy of Yanhuang Group's mobile phone business, but the key point of the little bastard's words made his eyes flash, and he asked hurriedly,

"Xiaoqing, you mean... you got the CDMA patent license from VIA?"

For the old man, this is the most important thing.

Emperor Yun smiled when he heard this.

In fact, in the development history of Huawei, the old man has been criticized for two major strategic decision-making mistakes.

One was the failure of PHS, which gave up the tens of billions of profits that were within reach;

One is that when faced with the two major development paths of GSM and CDMA, they placed all their bets on GSM and missed the 3G era.

But in Yundi's hindsight, the former is easier to say.

The old man's idea that 'Xiaolingtong is a short-term opportunity to make money, and Huawei is a company investing in the future, and would rather lose money than use outdated technology' is correct.

Moreover, at that time, Hua Wei did not give up billions of profits as the self-media said.

Instead, Hua Wei initially suggested that China Telecom adopt CDMA450 as the wireless local loop, also known as "Da Lingtong".

In 2002, DaLingTong had a relatively large application in Yincheng, Sanxiang Province: it incorporated the public security applications that used to be in the same frequency band and replaced them with CDMA450 mobile phones, with very good results.

However, soon, in early 2003, regulators issued a notice requiring that CDMA450 should not be used except in remote areas such as Tangut.

The reason is very simple, CDMA450 technology is too advanced.

If Telecom uses this opportunity to enter the mobile field, Unicom will not be able to survive.

This was inconsistent with the idea of ​​"restricting telecommunications and supporting Unicom" at the time.

Due to its backward technology, Xiaolingtong was even ridiculed by users: "Holding Xiaolingtong, standing proudly in the wind and rain, with head held high and chest puffed out, but the call just can't go through." Even though it has a certain market based on its biggest advantage of low call charges, it has never posed a great threat to China Mobile and China Unicom. Therefore, the Ministry of Information Industry acquiesced to China Telecom (and Netcom) using this technology.

The fault is not Hua Wei's, nor Mr. Ren's, but the current situation.

The latter's so-called bet on GSM...

I have to say that the old man is actually not a qualified businessman.

He started his own business at the age of 44 and spent his middle and young years in the army.

His thinking was inevitably influenced by the troops.

The old man's business philosophy is actually the application of combat thinking in business.

It’s not that Hua Wei hasn’t researched CDMA.

In fact, CDMA was the most tragic defeat in Huawei's history.

At the turn of the century, a team of 3030 people (Project 95) was locked up in Shiyan Lake for more than four months and developed a complete CDMA IS2000 system. They only took three days off during the Spring Festival in .

But then everything was stopped because of changes in the situation!
Then came the so-called betting on GSM.

Because this system is designed for telecommunications.

At that time, China Mobile and China Unicom already had GSM, and Hua Wei estimated that China Telecom would obtain the CDMA license.

However, the actual development situation was that Telecom was dismembered and split up in various ways, and finally New Telecom chose Xiaolingtong.

Therefore, Huawei's CDMA IS95 project team had to close down.

The project team withdrew so hastily that even the server storing the major versions of the software broke down.

Later, when China Unicom's CDMA project was launched, the code was reassembled from each developer's computer.

Why was it closed at that time?
Since no one uses it in China, we can only promote it overseas.

However, Qualcomm and VIA are the only two companies in the world that own the basic patents for CDMA. If you want to use them, you have to pay a high "Qualcomm tax".

For example, Huaxing adopted a business unit mechanism. The CDMA business unit made a lot of money after winning the bid from China Unicom, so it promoted CDMA aggressively overseas.

However, due to Qualcomm's high fees for intellectual property, Huaxing's CDMA industry did not develop well overall, while GSM has been developing rapidly.

It is hindsight that Huaxing CDMA did not develop well, but when faced with the choice, Mr. Ren's extreme thinking inherited from the military prevailed.

Extreme thinking is a way of thinking that envisions things developing to their extremes, using the "end state" to help judge the situation, thereby guiding practice and preparing countermeasures.

This way of thinking emphasizes considering the problems at their most difficult point, setting the most extreme conditions, training soldiers in the most complex situations, and constantly tempering the soldiers' tolerance, willpower, and endurance through on-the-spot guidance of various sudden and unexpected situations.

What are the extreme problems encountered in developing CDMA technology?
Patent war.

The CDMA basic patents held by Qualcomm could not be avoided, so when it came to making a decision, the old man simply gave up.

Huawei did miss the popularity of CDMA and PHS, but by investing in the future, Huawei won in the end.

But that was 'finally', back to this point in time...

Seeing the brat in front of him nodding with a smile, Mr. Ren felt like he was scratched by a cat.

In one word, itchy.

After taking a deep breath, the old man nodded slightly, "Five years... worth it!"

Without waiting for Qingyun to say anything, he licked his lips and said, "But I don't think you will be so honest."

As he wished, the young man in front of him spread his hands and said, "You are still here. The agreement only states that the Yanhuang Group and the company I hold shares in cannot sell, but it does not say that Hua Wei cannot."

The walnut wrinkles on Mr. Ren's face were all smiling, "Damn it, I knew what you were planning, no wonder you didn't acquire Hua Wei!"

At this time, Emperor Yun said seriously, "These are two different things~! By the way, please ask Yu Chengdong to come to me in a few days and I will talk to him."

Mr. Ren hissed and sighed for a long time.

"Xiao Yu... If you want to use him well, it's not easy. You have to put pressure on him, and you have to push back..."

Before he finished his chatter, Emperor Yun waved his hand and interrupted him, saying with an impatient look on his face,

"I don't poach people, so it's meaningless for you to say that.

I want to talk to him about the division of labor between our two companies on products, which must be coordinated well. "

China's only 'God Terminal Holy Wireless' is because of Yu Chengdong.

At this time, Yu Chengdong was devoting all his efforts to building "Saint Wireless" - the ballast stone on which Huawei relied for survival.

Huawei's wireless department is responsible for the research and development and production of wireless communication equipment and solutions, covering base stations, mobile terminals, chipsets, wireless LANs and other technical fields.

If Yundi wants to sell a lot of mobile phones, the most dishonest way is to work with Huawei to make trouble on the base stations.

Yanhuang Group's mobile phones and Huawei's base stations are adapted in advance, so the signal is extremely good and naturally sells well.

This is a true powerful combination.

Moreover... unlike in the past when Hua Wei developed its own wireless and terminals, which would be considered a monopoly and required it to disclose its wireless base code, now Hua Wei and Yan Huang are two companies, so there is no question of monopoly or not.

Mr. Ren chuckled twice, "Do you think I believe you? How did you poach Zhu Zhaojiang from Bird? Everyone in the industry knows it."

Qing Yun shrugged his shoulders after hearing this: "Believe it or not, I've said before that I want friendly forces, not to swallow up Hua Wei. I don't have the energy for that."

The most important thing is Hua Wei’s equity structure, which gives him a headache.

He likes dictatorship, and he can't touch the equity structure of "collective ownership".

Taking equity is equivalent to him paying money directly to help Huawei's employees achieve financial freedom, and at least 80% of them ran away.

This kind of stupid thing can probably only be thought of by some "imaginative" writers.

After all, he's brain-dead.

Mr. Ren shook his head. "It's not that I don't want you to poach people. Just ask who you like. I don't want to run Huawei Company as a family business. People with good morals will take over."

His voice was very low and there was a hint of complicated emotions in his eyes.

Qingyun looked at Mr. Ren, with mixed emotions welling up in his heart.

He knew that the old man had been through a lot in the past few years.

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Partners have suspended cooperation in the European and American markets, while Harbour has also been grabbing market share in China.

The entire Huawei was in trouble both internally and externally and was on the verge of collapse. Many people in the company followed the example of Gangwan and, driven by venture capital, conspired to steal the company's technology and trade secrets.

In 2003, Hua Wei exuded a "doomsday" atmosphere.

Under the combined influence of internal and external pressures, the old man suffered from depression, developed multiple diseases, and underwent two operations for cancer.

From Hua Wei's internal turmoil to his personal health crisis, from family to career, Mr. Ren encountered a series of major challenges.

Even a strong man will have negative emotions in his heart.

The old man collapsed.

Yun Diye was too lazy to talk nonsense with this old man who had just recovered from a serious illness, so he said,
"Don't worry, I will come to you if I need you, and I won't play any tricks on you."

Mr. Ren was silent for a long time, and then said quietly: "Actually, I hope you can do something clever."

His words were filled with a deep sense of fatigue and helplessness towards reality.

He knew very well that if Huawei wanted to survive and develop, it must continue to reform and innovate, but this process was full of uncertainties and risks.

He wasn't sure if his body could hold on.

His inner struggle and pessimistic outlook on Hua Wei's future made him express an attitude in his conversation with Qing Yun that he hoped the brat in front of him could be more shrewd and thoughtful.

He sincerely hopes that Qing Yun can find a way for Hua Wei to survive and develop in this challenging world, and at the same time find spiritual comfort and relief for himself.

Emperor Yun was so angry that he laughed, but at the same time he also felt the pressure in Master Ren's heart.

"Master, have faith. I know you won't believe me even if I say this without any evidence.

In this way, you can wait for three years before thinking about retreating, and let us young people try first.”

He knew that the old man had been living a very tiring life in the past three years.

But it’s okay, just rebuild your confidence.

Qing Yun took the windbreaker that Xiao Ya handed over and put it on Mr. Ren, "Take care of your health in the next three years."

To comfort patients, verbal comfort is necessary, but actual actions and results are more important.

Mr. Ren didn't shirk his responsibility. He tightened his windbreaker and said seriously, "Don't blame me for pouring cold water on you. I just think you are too optimistic."

Qing Yun smiled when he heard this and said, “If you want to talk, just say more.

I do need someone to give me a heads up from time to time to keep me from getting too excited.”

Hearing this, Mr. Ren turned his head and looked at him deeply, then said slowly,

"Xiaoqing, as an entrepreneur, you work very hard, and you are very talented, with an absolute talent for success, so you have successfully reached the top in an industry.

However, there is no view at the top of the mountain!
Remember, overconfidence can be your undoing.

Besides, your life has not come to an end yet, you need to be cautious, humble and respectful.

There are many 'known' places in the world that have become caves for detaining people.

'God rewards hard work' is also a cave.

If you believe that hard work pays off, when you succeed, you think that it is all your hard work and that you deserve it, which can easily lead to pride.
But when you try your best and still fail in the end and achieve nothing, you will fall into a state of great complaint. You will feel that the world is unfair, or you will be heading towards nothingness.

When you walk out of the cave of "God rewards hard work", when you believe that everything in life is the natural flow of the "core of existence", is given by chance, and is full of probabilistic choices, then you will neither be proud and complacent nor give up on yourself. On the contrary, you will be humble, cautious, and respectful, and you will look upon all people and things with respect.

Xiaoqing, the international situation is changing rapidly now. America's war in the Middle East is reshaping the world.

Your annual meeting was very successful, but I think you now have a self-righteous mentality, which is very bad.

You must remember what the designer said: 'never take the lead'.

Those empty reputations are just signposts to death.

Let me tell you a story. The Vasa sank 17 minutes after its maiden voyage because of the king's vanity and temper. Although it was built into the most fully equipped and highly armed warship in the 10th century, it sank within minutes of its maiden voyage.

We must learn the lesson of the sinking of the Vasa.

The purpose of a warship is to fight, and any decoration is superfluous.

The situation is not stable, so the benevolent should not hold on to it. The situation is dangerous, so the wise should not be proud.

The situation is unpredictable and dangerous, you must always maintain a sense of crisis."

These words left Emperor Yun speechless.

The old man’s words cannot be wrong, and can even be said to be wise words.

The freedom of nature needs to be protected with caution.

He probably understood why the old man said that.

Unlike the four brothers of the Qin family who are in different fields, the old man has been immersed in the large-scale electronics industry for many years and has a deep understanding of this industry.

The old man was questioning his decision to launch mobile phones overseas without any research.

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"Old man, 'When people are engaged in something, they often fail just before they succeed. If they are as careful at the end as at the beginning, there will be no failure.' I understand this principle."

In real life, people often fail irretrievably when things are about to succeed.

The key is the lack of caution.

Emperor Yun scratched his head and said, "We have nothing to do anyway, why don't we go to my hardware research institute? I have been preparing for Africa for half a year."

He couldn't explain anything. After all, he was a hacker and naturally knew what he could and couldn't do, so in the old man's eyes he was not cautious enough.

This kind of thing can only be believed by seeing it.

His mobile phone was originally designed for Africa.

As a partner, it is time for Huawei to get involved in the product optimization process.

After hearing this, Mr. Ren shook his head and said, "Send me to the hotel."

Seeing Qingyun was a little confused, the old man laughed out loud.

"Aren't you bullying an old man like me? Product? I know nothing about it!
If you let me go and see, what can I see? Isn't this just playing the piano nonsense?

My point is that the command post should be built where the sound of artillery fire can be heard.

Let those who can hear the gunfire make the decision. The customers decide whether to fight or not, and the front line decides how to fight.

Since you are prepared, I won’t say much. I will ask Xiao Yu and the others to come tomorrow... this afternoon.”

Emperor Yun looked at the old man with a constipated look on his face. At this moment, he really wanted to discuss the mathematical expression of the third law of thermodynamics with the old man!
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(End of this chapter)