Chapter 1280 Threat me? Who threatens whom?
Lin Zheng really wanted to ask Qiu Bojun, "Did you really not consider this issue?", but looking at Qiu Bojun's appearance, Lin Zheng finally didn't ask, probably the effect after asking was basically the same as sprinkling salt on the wound that had just been cut. Since that's the case, let's forget it.
"Is it a solution... Actually, it's not without it." Lin Zheng said slowly after pondering for a moment.
Qiu Bojun's eyes suddenly lit up and he hurriedly said, "President Lin would like to give me more advice," he paused, and he added: "This is a project that our Kingsoft consulted with you. The consultation fee... PS sales revenue in Europe is 10%. What do you think?"
In a word from Qiu Bojun, Lianchuang Technology has increased the sales share of PS from 30% to 37%. This concession is not small, but compared to the troubles that may be encountered, the benefit of giving up 7 percentage points is actually nothing.
"No need," Lin Zheng waved his hand, seeing that Qiu Bojun wanted to say something, Lin Zheng said directly: "Your Majesty, you have thought too much. If I really want to get something from Kingsoft, it won't be only 7 percentage points."
Qiu Bojun was stunned for a moment, then bowed to Lin Zheng with an admiration and said with conscience: "Mr. Lin is indeed generous."
Lin Zheng is right. If Lianchuang Technology really plans to take this opportunity to make some benefits from Kingsoft, let alone 7%, even if Lin Zheng wants to change the share ratio to 50:50, Kingsoft will only recognize it? Since Lin Zheng doesn't want it, it means that he really wants to help Kingsoft.
Facing Qiu Bojun's expectant gaze, Lin Zheng coughed: "If Kingsoft can organize another government procurement in the near future, it would be the best."
Government procurement? Qiu Bojun was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes lit up: Yes! Government procurement, why didn’t I expect it?
Although the domestic emphasis on intellectual property rights is not enough. However, with China joining To, the government attaches more and more importance to intellectual property rights, and is increasingly in line with the international community. Kingsoft Ps was able to obtain official procurement from the Chinese government, which itself means that Kingsoft Ps has gained the recognition of the government, but after all, it has been a bit long. If Kingsoft can organize a government procurement activity in the near future, there is no need to be many, even if there are only a thousand sets, it would be enough. At that time, Kingsoft can completely withstand Microsoft's lawsuits in this name: We have obtained high-quality products purchased by the government, and our Ps has a development history of more than 10 years. How dare we say that we are infringing?
Of course, one of the most important benefits brought by this is that the Chinese government can stand up with confidence and speak for its own company: Did Microsoft say Kingsoft infringement? Wouldn’t that mean that our Chinese government is aware of the law and violate the law?
This is not a little hat, so Microsoft has to consider it carefully.
"Thank you, thank you, thank you so much," Qiu Bojun was so grateful to Lin Zheng, and he was almost going to give Lin Zheng a hug... but the distance was a bit far, and it was not enough to reach: "Mr. Lin, I will never thank you for your kindness. I didn't say anything. What's the use of our Kingsoft in the future, just talk."
Lin Zheng was also very happy to be able to help Jinshan: "I am so rude. Our strength is still relatively weak. When we go out, we have to join forces to avoid being bullied... Well, please tell me what I mean and the circle. Don't let foreigners laugh at me."
Qiu Bojun then understood what Lin Zheng's action meant, but he knew it. He was not satisfied with Lin Zheng's use of it at all. Kingsoft could have such great value. This is a good thing...
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The Rothschild family is worthy of being an old financial family with a history of hundreds of years. After James Rothschild brought Lin Zheng back, the family quickly made a decision: Why not?
"So..." Looking at James Rothschild, who was standing in front of him and smiling like a fox, holding a long voice, Lin Zheng was also responding with a long voice.
James Rothschild looked at Lin Zheng with a smile and nodded, "So, the family is willing to help you return to the United States... This is also an opportunity for the Rothschild family."
"That's all?" Lin Zheng curled his lips. He didn't believe that the Rothschild family suddenly became a great international warrior. What other requests would they make?
"Of course not," James Rothschild smiled sly: "Mr. Lin, the family is willing to help you return to the US market, but we also need to get the rewards we deserve."
"There is a deal that has a reward, a fair deal," Lin Zheng nodded. Since it is a deal, everyone must make money. The Rothschild family struggled to help them return to the United States. Of course, they had their own interests, but Lin Zheng felt that he could not be too alert to dealing with such a financial family that had lasted for hundreds of years: "I have no objection, the only thing I am curious about is what kind of reward James Rothschild wants?"
"We hope to invest in Lianchuang Technology."
Lin Zheng's face suddenly became dark. He knew that the British had always been very ambitious, but he never expected that the British would be so ambitious: "I thought this was just a simple deal."
Although it is not sure how many shares of Lianchuang Technology Rothschild wants, it is obvious that this is not a single-digit stake that can satisfy their appetite.
"This is indeed a simple deal," James Rothschild's face looked more and more pleasant: "10%, the Rothschild family only has 10%, and we will buy it at the price. As long as you agree, the Rothschild family will help you return to the US market. You see, is this transaction very fair?"
"Fair? Haha..." Lin Zheng smiled, his smile brightly: "It sounds very fair."
The Rothschild family "just" 10% of Lianchuang Technology's shares, and at the same time, this part of the shares is still purchased at the market price. As long as Lin Zheng agrees, they will help those businesses that were forced to stop in the United States return to the United States. This is no matter how hard it sounds like, Lianchuang Technology has made a lot of money... But any guy who dares to think so will definitely have a bag on his head!
Lin Zheng's reaction did not seem to be beyond James Rothschild's expectations. He frowned and James Rothschild seemed a little unhappy: "It seems that Mr. Lin, don't you agree to our cooperation?"
"That's right," Lin Zheng replied frankly, without giving any misunderstandings to the British: "Just as the Rothschild family followed, Lianchuang Technology will never go public, and will never sell its own shares to others. And... In my eyes, the US market is not as important as you think, and it is not worth my exchange of 10% of the shares."
Without the American market, hasn't Lianchuang Technology lived well over the years? Of course, it's better to be able to return to the American market, but if it doesn't work... it doesn't matter, and you can't live without the American market.
"Is that true? But what if the British Telecom market and Scania are added?" James Rothschild seemed sure that Lin Zheng would bow to him and asked quietly.
"Then you can try it." Lin Zheng grinned without hesitation: "Oh, Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton and Vale, the Rothschild family also has a lot of shares. Do you want to try it together?"
As soon as Lin Zheng talked about Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton and Vale, James Rothschild's face changed suddenly: "What do you mean?"
"Nothing interesting. I suddenly became interested in iron ore. I was going to acquire shares in some iron ore companies. Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton and Vale were my targets... James, do you think if I spend 10 billion yuan, can I control one of them?"
"I want to control one of the three major ore companies for 10 billion?" James Rothschild looked at Lin Zheng like a guy who combines madman and fool. He widened his eyes and said incredibly after a while: "Mr. Lin, are you kidding?"
But to say that, James Rothschild couldn't help but feel nervous. The 10 billion US dollars were spent, and most people really couldn't stand it.
Behind Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton and Vale, the three largest iron ore suppliers in the world, is the Rothschild family. Although Lin Zheng still has not been able to grasp the exact shareholding ratio of the Rothschild family among these three iron ore giants, the general range can be determined: 30% to 40%. That's right, the Rothschild family controls 30% to 4% of the shares of these three largest iron ore companies in the world. A few years later, the crazy rise in international iron ore prices has an inseparable relationship with the Rothschild family, or to put it more directly, it is dominated by the Rothschild family.
"Just kidding? Of course not," Lin Zheng shook his head seriously: "In fact, I'm seriously considering this matter... You should know that I can take out such a sum of money."
Of course, James Rothschild knew that Lin Zheng could take out so much money. In fact, Lianchuang Technology's current cash reserves are as high as 30 billion yuan. Taking out 10 billion yuan is nothing. He can no longer maintain his previous calmness and screamed in disguise: "But you can't achieve controlling stakes at all, no matter Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton or Vale!"
But no matter how you hear these words, they have a sense of being harsh and cowardly on the inside.
It is now 2002. The market value of Rio Tinto, BHP and Vale is between US$20 billion and US$40 billion, but whether it is US$20 billion or US$40 billion, it is impossible to achieve absolute control with just US$10 billion... Now, globally, the price of iron ore is not yet sluggish, but it is no longer as sluggish as in previous years, showing obvious signs of improvement. The entire industry is optimistic and believes that the entire industry can get out of the trough in a few years. At this time, shareholders are mostly unwilling to sell their shares. Even if they are willing to sell, they can only acquire at a premium. With Rio Tinto's market value of US$27 billion, theoretically, 10 billion can acquire about 35% of the shares, but in fact, it is good to acquire 25%... This is still the premise that Rio Tinto's shareholders are willing to transfer their shares.
But in fact, almost no shareholder is willing to sell their shares: everyone has finally gritted their teeth and survived until now, isn’t it just to wait for the market to recover?
But the problem is that James Rothschild is also afraid. If Lin Zheng really invested 10 billion yuan, although it would be impossible to achieve absolute control, it would be absolutely enough to make trouble.
"It's true..." Lin Zheng frowned, as if he was also feeling a headache for this problem.
James Rothschild breathed a little relieved. He was really afraid of Lin Zheng, an unreasonable guy, and even hated those damn think tanks: Why didn't you tell me that this guy is a lunatic?
What is a guy who often yells to take out 10 billion to fight with others, isn’t he crazy?
After breathing a sigh of relief, James Rothschild changed into a more relaxed tone: "Mr. Lin, no matter what differences we have, I think we can have a good talk..."
Lin Zheng seemed to have suddenly realized what James Rothschild said, and suddenly asked: "But I think it would be a good idea if I use this 10 billion yuan to invest in iron ore."
Using 10 billion to invest in iron ore? James Rothschild suddenly felt chill all over!
That's right, if the $10 billion is used to acquire shares of Rio Tinto, BHP or Vale, it does not play much role, but if it is used to acquire those super-large and giant iron ore controlled by Rio Tinto, BHP and Vale, how many can it be acquired?
James Rothschild no longer dares to think about it, and he dares not say anything if he has too much, but there will be no problem in destroying a super-large iron ore with an annual output of 50 million tons.
But at this moment, Lin Zheng's voice echoed quietly in him: "James, the Rothschild family is planning a big increase in iron ore prices for our China, right?"
James Rothschild shivered suddenly, and his eyes looked at Lin Zheng as if he was looking at a monster: "You...what did you say?"
"Mr. Rothschild, don't you admit it?" Lin Zheng's reaction to James Rothschild seemed to be no surprise, and he said quietly: "Looking at the increasing import volume of China's iron ore, the sluggish international iron ore prices have also begun to be raised under the huge demand of China. With the Rothschild family's vision in the financial field, don't tell me that the Rothschild family does not think this is not an excellent opportunity to shear wool..." (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!