Rebirth 1984: Starting from the development of Hanka

Chapter 145 The Acquisition Craze Sweeping China (Big Chapter)

When Shi Jingfu heard the words, he was very happy.

"Wujiang's battery factory moved to Guangzhou. The local government must be very excited. This time, the acquisition of the Asian soda factory will not be difficult."

In fact, Shi Jingfu is not used to Asian soft drinks.

On the first day he came to Guangzhou, he bought a bottle of Asian soda and drank it. Good guy, it smells like "fengyoujing", which is really good!

However, Asian soda is a signature drink in Guangdong and even southern China, and the Cantonese people love it the most.

Speaking of it, the current soda industry market is limited by objective factors such as production capacity and transportation conditions. "One bottle of soda makes a city" has become a true portrayal of the domestic soda brand pattern.Every bottle of soda has a unique imprint of a city, and every city also has its own soda flavor and representative brand.

The reason why Zhao Ye wanted to acquire the eight domestic soda companies was also for this reason.

The next day, Shi Jingfu came to the Guangzhou government.

During the negotiation, Shi Jingfu said that Wujiang Group could move the Wujiang battery factory to Guangzhou.

Wujiang battery is of good quality and is well-known at home and abroad.

Moreover, as Gameboy became popular all over the world, Wujiang batteries also became popular all over the world. After all, Gameboy's officially designated battery is too important.

The price of a battery is 2 yuan, the manufacturing cost is less than a hair, and the profit is very ridiculous.

At this moment, the leaders present were very excited when they heard that Wujiang Group planned to move the Wujiang battery factory to Guangzhou.

In the afternoon, Shi Jingfu and his team visited the headquarters of Asia Soda Company.

Asian soda has multiple factories in Guangzhou. In the 60s, "soda for foreign exchange" became a popular story, and even Asian soda was exported to Hong Kong, Macau and Southeast Asia, ranking first in the country in terms of production and sales.

In the previous life, Asian sodas relied on "domestic sentiments", and the king returned, and they were sold out in many areas of the country.Moreover, in the overseas market, on the basis of exporting to some ASEAN markets, Asian sodas are actively expanding into the Southeast Asian market, European and American markets, and let domestic sodas go to the world.

At this time, the total market value of Coca-Cola has reached more than 700 billion US dollars.

The total market value of PepsiCo is more than 600 billion US dollars.

In this life, if China also produces a soda company with a market value of more than 2000 billion US dollars, wouldn't it work?
……

Three days later, Shi Jingfu, on behalf of Wujiang Group, reached an agreement with the Guangzhou government on the purchase of Asian soft drinks.

Wujiang Group fully acquired the Asian soda factory with RMB 1.6 million.

In addition,

In Beiping, Wujiang Group acquired the Beibingyang soda factory with 1.5 million yuan.

In Shanghai, Wujiang Group wholly acquired Shanghai Zhengguanghe Soda Factory with RMB 1.2 million.

The three news came out in turn, causing a sensation all over the country.

Many people wondered that Wujiang Group, a technology company, was reduced to selling soft drinks.

People who were jealous of Wujiang Group spoke ironically in the newspapers, "At that time, Jobs said such a sentence in order to impress Scully, the president of Pepsi. He said: 'Do you want to change the world, or do you want to sell soda for the rest of your life?' Cowley immediately resigned from his position as president of PepsiCo after hearing this sentence. Now let’s look back at Zhao Ye, who is known as a "genius technology entrepreneur" in our country. He actually did the opposite and did not engage in science Instead of doing research, they started selling soft drinks. I have to say, this is really a great tragedy. Perhaps only a free and democratic country like the United States, where the air is full of sweet smells, can give birth to true technology entrepreneurs..."

Zhao Ye was reading the newspaper at this time, and happened to see someone scolding him in the newspaper, and immediately became furious.

"Damn, what's wrong with me selling soda? Selling soda is deviant? There is no funding for scientific research. It really doesn't hurt to stand up and talk. I don't have enough funds. What do I use to do research and development. Or can I be like others in the future? Ostrich, kneeling down and begging for alms from others: 'Please do me a favor, you see I am a very good citizen, please show me mercy and sell me some chips, or raw materials, production equipment...'”

"Damn, it's not ashamed to lose it!! I'm so reborn, and I still have to suffer from this bird! I should just die!"

Zhao Ye took a sip of the iced Arctic Ocean soda, and felt much cooler.

Zhao Ye didn't bother to pay attention to these guys who liked to swear.

These people are like dog skin plaster, the more you pay attention to them, the more they will stick to you.

Ignoring their existence is the best way to deal with it.

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At this time, the other five major soda factories in China were all surprised.

Wujiang Group wants to wipe out the eight domestic soda factories in one go. Right now, a negotiating team from Wujiang Group has already arrived in its own factory.

In the face of such a powerful Wujiang Group, the local government was shocked, but there was still an inexplicable expectation.

The LCD project of Wujiang Group is located in Beiping, and the battery project is located in Guangzhou. We also want to...

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chongqing.

This is the third time to come to the government building to negotiate the acquisition of Tianfu Cola Group, but this time, Du Xiaoyan is full of confidence!
"Hello leaders, Wujiang Group is willing to spend 1.3 million yuan to acquire Tianfu Cola Group, and is willing to invest 5 million yuan to build a VCD factory in Chongqing next year!" Du Xiaoyan said straight to the point.

The leaders of Chongqing were full of doubts, and someone asked: "Miss Du, what is this VCD? I have never heard of it!"

Du Xiaoyan explained: "The full name of VCD is 'Video CD', that is, video disc. The VCD factory mainly produces a machine that can play video, namely: VCD player. This product is similar to the popular VHS video recorder abroad. Same, but VCDs play CDs, and VCRs play VHS movie tapes."

VCD-related patents have already been applied for, and Wujiang Group is not afraid of letting people know. I am afraid that only Wujiang Group is currently researching these things in the world.

Moreover, there are two core technologies of VCD, one is the MPEG decoding chip, and the other is the movement (disc reading and driving system).No domestic company can do it.

But this is basically no difficulty for Zhao Ye.

It is estimated that in the second half of this year, Wujiang Group will be able to produce prototypes. If it is soon, it will be able to invest in the construction of factories by the end of this year.

At this time, after listening to Du Xiaoyan's explanation, although the leaders didn't understand it very well, they knew a general idea that it was the same product as a video recorder.

"Miss Du, there are not many people in China who can afford a TV set, can this VCD be sold?" Someone asked doubtfully.

Du Xiaoyan said with a smile: "First of all, this VCD product was mainly exported to foreign countries before the 90s!"

The 80s was the period of the videotape standard VHS vs. Betamax.

By 1987, although VHS had not yet occupied the dominant position, it had a clear advantage, and Sony's Betamax video tape standard was likely to lose.

At this time, if the VCD turns out to be out of nowhere, kill it.

Most likely, Sony will switch to support the VCD standard, because Sony is one of the proposers of the CD standard. Anyway, the Betamax standard is going to be yellow, so we should simply support VCD.

Therefore, unlike the previous life, VCD is definitely promising to enter the European and American markets during this period.

Moreover, compared with traditional VHS VCRs, VCDs have richer software varieties and higher image quality than VHS VCRs. Most of the accompanying sound of VCDs are dual-channel stereo or Dolby surround sound with better sound quality. .

Many people even predict that VCD will replace VHS tape recorders.

As a result, DVD came out and replaced VCD...

This is embarrassing, the VCD is almost crying.

Fortunately, in this life, VCD was born six or seven years earlier, and it is really possible to replace VHS video recorders.

Du Xiaoyan continued: "After the 90s, the domestic economy should have grown and people's income has increased significantly. Many people should have the ability to buy VCDs."

After a pause, Du Xiaoyan revealed, "VCD is a project that Chairman Zhao Ye is very optimistic about. This industry market is very large, with tens of billions of dollars. Wujiang Group not only sells VCD players, but also sells CDs. Even It doesn't matter if consumers can't afford VCD players. Our company also has plans, such as building video halls all over the country and even around the world. We can consume hundreds of thousands of VCDs just by self-production and sales. We even plan to build video stores. , VCD players and discs for external rental...

"Consumers in developed countries should buy VCDs directly, while consumers in developing countries can't afford VCD players, but at least they are willing to spend a little money to watch movies in video halls. a movie."

Du Xiaoyan made a crazy picture for the leaders of Chongqing, but this is indeed Wujiang Group's plan.

Du Xiaoyan doesn't believe that the leaders are not moved?
Now that the country is short of foreign exchange, the local government regards any company that can earn foreign exchange through export as a treasure.

In fact, the leaders were already very excited by Du Xiaoyan's painting at this moment.

Chongqing is the largest port city in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, and the transportation is quite convenient, but Chongqing has never been able to produce foreign exchange-earning products.

Wujiang Group undoubtedly gave the Chongqing government a hope.

As for Tianfu Coke...although it's not bad, it can't be compared with VCD. The leaders of Chongqing almost think so.

Soon, Du Xiaoyan, on behalf of Wujiang Group, finalized the acquisition agreement with the local government, spending 1.3 million yuan to fully acquire Tianfu Cola.

Founded in 1983, Tianfu Cola Company once occupied 75% of the domestic cola market.It's a pity that in the 90s, with the tide of attracting investment, Tianfu Cola and Pepsi collaborated in a joint venture, but they were gradually "hidden away" during the cooperation process, and then disappeared from public view.

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It didn't take long for Wujiang Group to make another move, and the news of the acquisition of Tianfu Cola spread like wildfire, causing a national sensation again.

Right now, Wujiang Group has acquired four of the eight largest soda factories in China, leaving Tianjin Shanguan Soda Factory, Shenyang Bawangsi Soda Factory, Wuhan No. [-] Beverage Factory and Laoshan Soda Factory.

"This Wujiang Group is really awesome. It has acquired four large soda factories in a row. I have to say that I am convinced!"

"The remaining four soda factories, I think it won't be long before they will become Wujiang Group!"

"The structure of domestic soda factories has changed drastically, Wujiang Group wants to monopolize the soda market in my country!"

"I think the country should come forward to restrict Wujiang Group from continuing to do this!"

"..."

The Laoshan soda factory is under the jurisdiction of the Qingdao government.

At this time, the Qingdao government is holding a meeting.

"Wujiang Group has acquired the four major soda factories in China, and it may be the turn of Laoshan soda factory next. What do you think about this matter?" the secretary asked.

"Haha, of course it's a good thing. After all, the Laoshan Soda Factory only sells soda. How can it sell high-tech products with more style and quality. If Wujiang Group has any high-tech projects settled in Qingdao, then we can also sell the Laoshan Soda Factory to the other party. .” A leader said with a smile.

Immediately, many people responded one after another.

Although some expressed opposition, it was useless because too many people supported it.

"After selling the Laoshan Soda Factory to Wujiang Group, the Laoshan Soda Factory is not a Chinese company? Now there are state-owned enterprises in China that have implemented the 'retirement from the state and private advancement'. Why can't we? I believe that the Laoshan Soda Factory is in Wujiang With the support of the group, it will definitely develop better than it is now!"

The opponents who were stunned by these words were speechless.

The market value and profitability of most domestic soda factories are not high. Just imagine, how high is the profit of a bottle of soda?A computer costs 2 RMB, and the soda factory has to work hard to sell 20 bottles of soda.

Nowadays, economic development is the top priority of the local government. Which leader does not want a high-tech company, a high-profit company, and a company that can export and earn foreign exchange to appear in the area under his jurisdiction.

"The negotiator of Wujiang Group will meet in the afternoon. When the time comes, let's see what conditions he proposes, and then we will make a decision!" The secretary concluded, and then announced the adjournment of the meeting.

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At 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Li Yang brought the negotiating team to the Qingdao government building.

Now he is also prepared.

After the two sides met, Li Yang proposed a condition that surprised the leaders.

"I'm sorry, leaders, Wujiang Group doesn't have any projects settled in Qingdao at present, but our company can help local enterprises in Qingdao grow stronger! For example, Haier Company in Qingdao, Wujiang Group is willing to invest 3000 million US dollars in Haier Company, and introduce foreign companies. Develop Haier refrigerators with advanced production technology! At the same time, Shanghai Animation Film Studio can produce a cartoon called "Haier Brothers" for Haier to promote the Haier brand!"

After a pause, Li Yang said with a smile, "In this way, although Wujiang Group has no projects to settle in Qingdao, it has developed a local electrical appliance company in Qingdao. The effect is also very good, isn't it?"

The leaders of Qingdao couldn't help but nodded when they heard the words.

The point is, this 3000 million US dollars is a huge amount of foreign exchange. The Qingdao government may not be able to easily get so much money. Right now, if you want to introduce advanced technology from abroad, other than joint ventures with foreign companies, you can only Take out foreign exchange by yourself to buy technology or production lines abroad.

How can Haier have foreign exchange?

The Qingdao government is also struggling.

Therefore, Haier's current refrigerator technology is still quite backward, but the quality of Haier's refrigerators is very good, because it now has a talented man as the factory director, that is Zhang Ruimin.As early as 1985, a letter from a user reported that Haier refrigerators had quality problems. Zhang Ruimin asked his employees to personally smash 76 defective refrigerators with a sledgehammer.

Later, the sledgehammer was officially collected by the National Museum of China as a national cultural relic.

However, in the late 80s, the Haier company in the previous life produced the first generation of four-star refrigerators in China by introducing the world-leading refrigerator technology of Liebherr, Germany at that time, and then sold them in the domestic market with The quality and technical advantages are ahead of other companies.Moreover, through the supply of high-quality products, Haier's products have successfully passed the UL certification of the United States, which has the premise of participating in larger market competitions, such as exporting to Europe and the United States.

The secretary asked: "How much shares does Wujiang Group want to take in Haier Refrigerator?"

Li Yang replied with a smile: "Not much, just 45% of the shares!"

When the secretary heard this, his eyes lit up. Wujiang Group invested 3000 million US dollars, and its shareholding was only 45%, which is really not much. The government still holds 55% of the shares, so it can still control Haier.

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At this time, Zhao Ye, who was far away in Shanghai, was waiting for the result of this negotiation.

For home appliances, Wujiang Group does not intend to do it by itself, just invest in it, and by the way, it can help these companies to rise early.

Of course, the fact that Wujiang Group does not make home appliances does not mean that Wujiang Group will not develop things related to home appliances.

Wujiang Group can completely rely on its own technological advantages to learn from the "uncrowned king" Bosch in the automotive field, provide chips, spare parts, advanced equipment, materials, etc., and become an invisible giant!
(End of this chapter)