The Immortal Warrior: From Reverse Engineering to Forging Swords for the Country

Chapter 136 They are all lost [please ask for complete data]

Yes! What touches people across the country the most is the price of Huaxing Computer!

The price of a basic Huaxing computer is only 4800 yuan? !

Compared with other computer brands, this price is almost as good as picking it up for free.

Because the cheapest computer I want now costs more than 8 yuan.

But the configuration is almost like a joke. The memory is only 128K, the CPU is still 286, and the hard disk is only 16M.

With such a configuration, I dare to ask for more than 8...

The point is, when you buy such a computer and take it home, ordinary people don’t know how to use it, because they have to enter commands if they want to play a small game.

The DOS operating system has made computer use a high-level skill in this era.

But now, Huaxing computers sell for only 4800 yuan each!

The memory is 64M?

The hard drive has 2G?

The performance of the CPU is even better than that of the 486?

The operating system is actually a visual window?

If this is true, it would subvert the entire computer industry!

So, the price is very attractive!

Many ordinary people who had originally wanted to buy a computer, but were deterred by the price, became eager to try it again.

In addition to the attractive price, Zhang Zhipeng's own endorsement is also a tipping point.

Because Zhang Zhipeng is the winner of the first National High Technology Award!

The country is now vigorously promoting it!

This is a national treasure-level scientist!

After vigorous publicity, Zhang Zhipeng is now a household name!

At this moment, Zhang Zhipeng actually appeared in Huaxing Computer's advertisement?

He actually started endorsing this brand?

What does that mean?

It shows that Huaxing brand computers should have great credibility!

Can a national treasure-level scientist still lie to you?

The most crucial point: in conjunction with the advertisement, interviews with Zhang Zhipeng were published in all major print media across the country.

In this interview, Zhang Zhipeng clearly stated: Huaxing is a company founded by himself!

Huaxing Computer's hardware and software are all developed under its own auspices!

Zhang Zhipeng also said in the interview: China's chip technology is currently leading the world!

The completely self-developed Dragon architecture CPU technology can crush Intel's CPU in every aspect!

During the interview, Zhang Zhipeng also said: "In the domestic market, the price of computers remains high, mainly because our software and hardware were previously controlled by others and had to purchase other people's CPUs and other products at high prices!"

"But now, we control all computer technology ourselves, so our domestic computers must keep the price down!"

"Only in this way can we quickly popularize computers and computer education in the country! Lay a solid foundation for future economic development!"

“Don’t think that domestic prices are low because of poor technology!”

"Our Huaxing Computer has low pricing because we are a national brand with important responsibilities. We will never cut off the domestic people's leeks! We want to sell domestically produced high-quality computers with fully independent property rights at conscientious prices!"

This series of publicity caused Huaxing Computer to spark heated discussions across the country even before it was launched on the market.

Generally speaking: Chinese people are still full of expectations for Huaxing Computer.

Especially those who have already planned to buy a computer are looking forward to it.

After Zhang Zhipeng returned to Chang'an, it was already January 1. At this time, there were only more than ten days left before the Spring Festival.

Zhang Zhipeng first chatted with Yu Chengdong.

Yu Chengdong reported to him the current preparations for the national launch of Huaxing Computer: computer products have been shipped nationwide through logistics, and are waiting for the nationwide sales on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, the day of the Little New Year.

Zhang Zhipeng asked Yu Chengdong with a smile: "How many computers do you think can be sold this Spring Festival if all 60 major cities across the country are listed together?"

Yu Chengdong said: "Mr. Zhang, I have a hunch: something bad may happen this time..."

Zhang Zhipeng raised his eyebrows and asked, "What do you mean? Isn't the situation always pretty good?"

Yu Chengdong said sheepishly: "Oh, I think our inventory may not be enough..."

"Sold together in 60 major cities, our current inventory is only more than 23 units."

"But based on our previous research, I estimate that 10 or more computers may be sold in just megacities like Beijing and Shanghai..."

"Mr. Zhang, in the past few years, the domestic economic development rate is still acceptable, and more and more people are getting rich."

"There are still many high-income groups in big cities. Buying a computer for 4800 yuan seems to be affordable for ordinary citizens."

"So, our inventory is a little too low."

Zhang Zhipeng laughed and said: "It doesn't matter. Even if the market cannot satisfy it for a while, it doesn't matter. We will just continue to expand production capacity."

"Also, I plan to build a computer industrial park in Shenzhen this year, so that we will have an export base."

"Chengdong, what do you think?"

Yu Chengdong nodded and said, "I think this layout is very good!"

"However, while we are building the computer industrial park in Shenzhen, our production capacity in Chang'an still needs to continue to expand!"

"I think our domestic computer market will see a significant increase in sales every year in the future!"

"In the next ten years, computer sales are likely to increase to tens of millions of units per year!"

Zhang Zhipeng said with a smile: "I think your speculation will definitely become a reality! Just apply! I will approve it!"

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The news that Huaxing Computer is about to be put on sale nationwide has put a huge pressure on both domestic and foreign computer brands.

Especially those brand companies that already know the power of Huaxing Computer.

Liu Chuanzhi, a certain boss, has been very annoyed recently.

His company had already ranked first in domestic computer sales.

Most of this sales volume is achieved through centralized purchasing.

However, things changed suddenly in 1993, and Huaxing Computer suddenly took away a large amount of the computer procurement market.

This caused Xuexiang's performance to suffer a tragic decline.

But at least they can still survive in the retail market.

Who would have thought that at the beginning of 1994, when the Chinese New Year was approaching, Huaxing Computers would be fully launched in major cities across the country...

This news was like a thunderbolt, which stunned Liu Chuanzhi.

Liu Chuanzhi has already experienced Huaxing Computer. After using Huaxing Computer, he only had one feeling, and that was despair!

He never dreamed that there would be such a powerful person in the country?

He actually successfully developed all the core computer software and hardware technologies in-house and began to lead the world...

I have used Huaxing computers, and then using a certain computer is like being forced to eat shit again after eating delicious food.

That feeling is really uncomfortable.

Now, Huaxing Computer is going to fully enter the retail market again...

Is there any way for the computer that I want to survive?

I guess I won't even think about selling another computer in the future.

If he doesn't find a way to do this, his company will be finished.

But what good solution can Liu Chuanzhi have?

Just when Liu Chuanzhi was in a state of despair, he received a call from IBM President Wall.

Wall asked Liu Chuanzhi about Huaxing Computer.

Liu Chuanzhi naturally told everything he knew and introduced it in detail.

Liu Chuanzhi and Wall are business partners.

While a company produces its own brand of computers, it also acts as an agent for computers from brands such as IBM and HP.

When Wall heard this, he couldn't believe it: "What?! God! Did your domestic brand actually develop such a powerful computer?"

"Liu, did you make a mistake?"

"I don't think this is realistic at all!"

Liu Chuanzhi smiled bitterly and said, "Mr. Wall, I didn't really believe it at first!"

"So, I tried my best to find a Huaxing computer to try it out. The result is: this computer hit me hard!"

"It's so advanced, it's much more advanced than the most advanced IBM computer!"

"Please believe what I feel! After all, I am considered an expert in computers."

Wall said: "How could they develop computer technology that is more advanced than ours?"

"You know, all the core technologies are in our hands!"

Wall still didn't believe it.

Liu Chuanzhi had no choice but to say: "Mr. Wall, otherwise, you can come to China."

"Huaxing Computer will be on sale in 60 major cities across the country on the rd of the twelfth lunar month here."

“This is the day you can go and see it for yourself.”

Wall felt that he really should go to China.

Because Liu Chuanzhi's words were really shocking to him. Wall came to the capital.

Liu Chuanzhi greeted him personally.

On the car back to Beijing from the airport, Liu Chuanzhi introduced to Wall the current actions of Huaxing Computer.

"They have rented counters in six or seven large shopping malls in Beijing and have renovated them. They are expected to go on sale tomorrow."

"I saw their ad in the paper."

"Their computer prices are divided into three levels: high, medium and low."

"The price of their basic model is 4800 Chinese coins, which is about 800 knives."

"The configurations of their basic models are astonishingly high: 64M of memory, 400 CPU clock speeds, 2G hard drive, integrated graphics, sound card, floppy drive and optical drive."

"Their mid-level computers are configured with 128M of memory, the CPU frequency exceeds 1000, the hard drive can reach 20G, and the independent graphics card and sound card. The price of the mid-level computer is 6800 yuan, which is not too high!"

"Their highest configuration computer is: 256M memory, CPU frequency can reach more than 2300, hard disk storage 40G, in addition, the monitor is a 17-inch LCD screen... The price of a computer of this level is 10800 yuan!"

"They also have laptops, and the configurations are divided into two levels...the entry-level model is priced at 12800 yuan, and the high-end model is 16800 yuan."

Wall's head was a little big after hearing this.

"God! Isn't this crazy?"

"Isn't the most advanced memory in the world now only 64M? And it hasn't started mass production yet!"

"Why do their most basic computers have 64M of memory?"

"I remember that Intel's latest 486 clock speed seems to be less than 100 megabits, right?"

"What a ghost!"

Wall was very panicked.

Because, if this is true, then it indicates that IBM, an old giant, is lagging behind in IT.

And falling behind means death!

The next day is the Little New Year in the north.

The celebration of the New Year is quite grand.

On the day of Xiaonian, the Spring Festival officially begins.

On this day, Huaxing Computer began to go on sale nationwide.

Because it had already done CCTV advertisements and mainstream paper media promotions, many consumers who were interested in buying computers came to Wangfujing Mall early in the morning.

At this moment, the shopping malls are actually not open yet.

Wall and Liu Chuanzhi were the ones who came early to see Huaxing computers.

Liu Chuanzhi discovered that there were already posters advertising Huaxing Computer's nationwide sales outside the mall.

On the poster is a large portrait of Zhang Zhipeng, with a very eye-catching theme: Fully independent property rights, truly domestically produced computers! Starting from 4800 yuan!

It will be on sale in 2 cities across the country starting from February 3rd (the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month)!

Comrade Zhang Zhipeng, Chairman of Huaxing Computer, and all employees wish everyone across the country a happy New Year!

Seeing Zhang Zhipeng, Liu Chuanzhi felt a little itchy with hatred.

This young man is really cruel!

This is the rhythm of killing everyone!

Wall also stared at Zhang Zhipeng on the advertising poster. He asked: "Is he the one who developed the so-called nationally produced computer?"

Liu Chuanzhi nodded and said, "Yes, this is Zhang Zhipeng."

"He just won the first prize of the first National High Technology Award!"

Wall said: "This is really strange. I read his news and said that his achievements were radar and electromagnetic interference equipment. Why is he a computer expert?"

Liu Chuanzhi said: "Mr. Wall, this Zhang Zhipeng is a very smart person. He has a very strong memory and understanding, and his self-learning ability is also super strong."

"In short, he has made great achievements in many fields."

"It is said that such a person may not be born in many years."

Wall's face turned a little livid: "No one should be able to challenge Robin's technological hegemony."

"We will not tolerate such provocation!"

"Because this will endanger our safety!"

Liu Chuanzhi smiled and said, "Mr. Wall, how do you plan to handle this matter?"

"I want to investigate first," Wall said.

At 8 a.m., Wangfujing Shopping Mall finally opened for business.

At this time, hundreds of people were already waiting to enter outside this large shopping mall.

Liu Chuanzhi listened to the discussions of the people around him, and he had a hunch: quite a few of the people waiting outside the mall in the cold wind came to see Huaxing Computer.

Liu Chuanzhi was almost jealous.

He thought to himself: I don't think computers have ever been so popular...

Computers are very expensive durable goods.

Therefore, if a certain store can sell five or six computers a day, it is considered a very good business.

But now, there are so many people waiting to go to Huaxing Computer's booth. These are all potential customers!

As long as you like the product, you can place an order immediately...

The door of the shopping mall opened, and many people rushed inside.

Liu Chuanzhi accompanied Wall and walked inside faster.

When we arrived at Huaxing Computer's booth, it was already crowded with people...

Wall became taciturn at this time.

In the Huaxing Computer store, there are about four or five computers for display, and they are already crowded with people.

Everyone wants to see the performance of this so-called nationally produced computer.

The first people to run in sat in front of the prototype.

Those who came in late did not get the opportunity to experience the prototype, so they could only watch from the side.

Not long after, the entire Huaxing display store was filled with exclamations.

"Wow! This computer looks so beautiful!"

"This is a visual interface, right? The colors are really nice. You no longer have to enter commands to run the software. You can just use the mouse to click on the software and use it."

"This operating system is so smooth, the interface is very friendly, and all software is easy to use."

"Ah! I regret it! I was wrong! I originally thought that with a price of 4800 yuan, this domestic computer must be rubbish! But, in fact, it is so easy to use, it is dozens of times better than computers worth more than yuan! After using it, any other computer is garbage!"

Wall stood in front of a computer with a livid face and watched the experiencer controlling the computer there.

He is an expert in computers.

Of course he can see that Huaxing Computer has really surpassed IBM Computer!

Even a basic computer is comparable to IBM's top personal computer products!

Damn it, IBM has been playing with computers for decades...

To be surpassed by an unknown company in China?

Moreover, it seems that even the tail lights of other people’s cars in my company are almost invisible!

Wall's heart was very complicated at the moment.

Liu Chuanzhi was observing the customers in Huaxing Computer's experience store.

He found that within five minutes of opening, customers began to sign purchase orders and buy computers.

Buyers mainly buy basic models, while some also buy mid- to high-end models and even laptops.

Within half an hour, more than 60 orders were sold...

Liu Chuanzhi felt sour in his heart.

He thought to himself: It's really going to end!

Now, I really don’t want to sell another computer...

Liu Chuanzhi regretted a little: before Huaxing Computer started selling, he should have drastically reduced the price and sold off the inventory quickly!

That way you can get some money back.

Nowadays, those inventories smashed in the warehouse may become garbage and be smashed into their own hands forever.

Liu Chuanzhi walked up to the sales clerk, forced a smile and said, "I want to buy one of your basic computers."

Liu Chuanzhi wanted to buy one and think about it carefully to see if he could reverse engineer it.

After all, there are a group of senior computer talents in the company!

Unexpectedly, the sales clerk smiled and said, "Mr. Liu, I'm sorry, our supply is tight, so we won't sell to our peers."

Liu Chuan was stunned: "Do you know me?"

The clerk smiled and said: "I used to work in your company, and I just jumped here not long ago..."

Liu Chuanzhi and Wall both forgot how they walked out of Huaxing Computer's image store.

They were all in a very low mood, with worry written all over their faces.

Walking out of the mall gate, Wall shook his head and said, "We must find a way to defeat Huaxing!"

“We will never allow this company’s technology to be ahead of ours!”

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