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The original focus was to talk about the domestic mobile phone industry chain, and by the way, talk about risks, etc., including asking whether Fang Nian has a longer-term strategic plan in this regard.

At most, let’s talk about the Nuwa Alliance.

however……

When we changed the topic, Fang Nian casually mentioned the terrifying nature of burning money on the cutting-edge Luzhou chip project, which gave Lei Jun an extra thought.

In particular, Fang Nian expressed his desire to cooperate with Xiaomi several times.

Although they are all indifferent tone.

but……

Lei Jun is very willing to cooperate with Fang Nian in his heart.

Because Fang Nian is a person who can often create miracles, which is proved by countless facts.

There were bursts of hearty laughter in the office.

After about a while, Lin Bing said with a smile: "Then you guys talk, if Mr. Fang is free at night, let's have a drink together."

"I'm going to drink with you again?" Fang Nian pretended to be annoyed.

"..."

After Lin Bing left, Lei Jun said a few words, without showing any emotion on his face, and thought about it: "Mr. Fang, if the release of Mi 1s is postponed until autumn, can it be equipped with a cutting-edge design chip?"

"Oh?" Hearing this, Fang Nian raised his eyebrows and looked at Lei Jun: "Boss Lei is going to do business with Qian Luzhou in advance?"

Lei Jun said calmly: "Shunwei Capital has invested in the entire domestic industrial chain to prevent Xiaomi's mobile phone hardware supply chain from being overly dependent on a certain company. Xiaomi should also prepare for an additional option for the most core components."

Fang Nian couldn't help asking: "Is Qualcomm's chip solution bad?"

"It's good, but it should be only now." Lei Jun glanced at Fang Nian and said meaningfully.

What Lei Jun meant was simple.

Just like when iOS and Android dominated, both are good.

If it weren't for Fang Nian's strong suggestion, Xiaomi might only customize the Android UI.

iOS and Android were also fine at the time.

But now in terms of all aspects of the competition, the Nuwa system has shown a leading edge.

Especially because of the in-depth cooperation with Shunwei Capital, Lei Jun knows that the long-term layout of some Nuwa system pre-research versions is completely at the forefront.

This is a certain charm that Fang Nian has shown through practical actions for more than a year.

Among them, Lei Jun felt the deepest.

He listened to some simple suggestions occasionally mentioned by Fang Nian, and handed over Mi 1 to the absolute classic of domestic smartphones.

From sales to word of mouth.

Also listening to Fang Nian's random suggestions, he had to separate Qingchat, which was limited by Xiaomi's development, and formulated a core development plan for the goal of [-] billion U.S. dollars at yesterday's strategy meeting.

And now...

It is the turn of the most core component of the smartphone: the core processing chip.

The frontier Luzhou project is completely burning money at an alarming rate under his nose, and the first generation will be comparable to the highest international level.

Mi 1 advertises its brand with "Born for Fever", how can we not make a choice?

As a shrewd businessman, how could Lei Jun not be moved by the bus in front of him?

"..."

Facing Lei Jun's gaze, Fang Nian pondered for a moment, then calmly said: "..."

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Fang Nian pondered for a moment, then calmly said: "From my point of view, I don't think now is a good time to make a decision."

As he spoke, Fang Nian lowered his eyes, paused, and continued.

"To be honest with Mr. Lei, the Luzhou project has some other purposes. Strictly speaking, it is not allowed to fail in July."

Hearing what Fang Nian said, Lei Jun immediately reacted.

His face changed slightly.

After all, he is half a system man.

But there was no interruption.

Quietly listening to Fang Nian, he said: "According to the current sales trend of Mi 1 being sold out quickly, it is true that Mi 1s can be delayed until September, which will play a good role in delaying the launch;

However, there should not be enough time for perfect hardware adaptation and adjustment. After all, mobile phone SoC not only has a central processing unit, but is still very different from PC. "

"Additionally, if the success of Mi 1 cannot be continued on Mi 1s, it will deal a serious blow to Xiaomi."

Speaking of this, Fang Nian raised his eyelids and looked at Lei Jun opposite: "My suggestion is to release Xiaomi 1s in advance, and secretly start the Xiaomi 2 project, and try to release it on New Year's Day next year."

After Fang Nian finished speaking, Lei Jun fell silent, and this time he didn't make any excuses.

Long before this topic was mentioned, Lei Jun specially called Lin Bing over to greet him in exchange for a time window for thinking.

In the end, I made up my mind completely: I took the risk to get on the bus of the frontier.

Lei Jun really knew Fang Nian's strategic vision all too well.

And he was too aware of Fang Nian's current influence.

Basically, as long as you follow Fang Nian, you will have meat to eat... Who can resist this!

In particular, the influence club and influence fund were quickly established in just a few days, and 25 investment institutions were gathered in one breath;

It almost completely brings together the most powerful companies in China's venture capital industry.

Among them are the Chinese branches of top international institutions.

In a few words, a cash fund of 100 billion yuan has been gathered, and these are only the first steps.

This is also a further demonstration of facts: follow Fang Nian, and there will be meat to eat.

Therefore, Lei Jun was willing to take such a huge risk at the beginning of Xiaomi's development.

Because compared to the risks, the rewards may be beyond imagination.

The absolute leadership of the core hardware is likely to make the performance of Xiaomi mobile phones reach the top in all aspects.

Of course, Lei Jun also agrees with Fang Nian's point of view.

Since the birth of smartphones, SoC replacement has been difficult.

Encryption on SoC and baseband has been gradually started now.

In the future, core chips of the same model and model cannot be interchanged externally.

This is completely different from PCs, which are very compatible, and those who know a little bit of computer knowledge can change various parts such as CPUs by themselves.

Although the chip being developed by Baize Lab is partly designed on the prevailing arm standard and has good hardware system compatibility, it still cannot be used directly.

especially……

The chip produced by Bai Ze is a brand new chip, without any previous use history.

Who knows what magical problems can come up on integrity tests.

Definitely takes time.

No matter how well prepared Xiaomi is now, everything may be completely in vain before the chip is officially on the machine...

After a while, Lei Jun said calmly: "It is more risky to directly test a brand-new chip on a brand-new series."

After saying this, Lei Jun's demeanor was obviously relaxed.

"I will carefully consider Mr. Fang's suggestion. Now is indeed not the best time to make a direct decision. It just so happens that the overall industrial design of 1s still needs to be adjusted, but..."

After a short pause, Lei Jun smiled lightly: "Mr. Fang, can you tell me the tape-out time of Frontier Project?"

"Tentatively scheduled for early April." Fang Nian said frankly.

Hearing this, the eyelids of Lei Jun's eyes jumped up quickly: "It's too much, Mr. Fang, with this little time, how can you say a good time."

"Maybe I didn't express it clearly. The scheduled production process of the chips designed by Frontier Luzhou Baize Chip Laboratory is 28nm, so I won't talk about the failure rate." Fang Nian said unhurriedly.

"First of all, there is no way to tape out in the form of MPW (multi-project wafer), only in the form of Full-Mask (full-mask). The Luzhou project can be dragged down and bankrupt."

Hearing this, Lei Jun said seriously: "In this case, Xiaomi should take more risks on 1s!"

Seeing this, Fang Nian shook his head while waving his hands: "Boss Lei, you are hopeless, really."

"..."

Although no direct verbal agreement was reached.

But Lei Jun's meaning is actually very clear, that is, he intends to gamble on the chip produced by Frontier Luzhou on the Mi 1s.

The most advanced process, the best design, the best performance experience...

Taken together, it is likely that Mi 1s will be one step ahead of the world in the smartphone industry.

especially……

Lei Jun knows some relatively distant pre-research arrangements for the Nuwa system.

From this perspective, it can also be deduced why Frontier suddenly began to quickly prepare for the chip design project at that point in time after taking over the Nuwa system.

Even a rare cash fund of 120 billion yuan was leveraged to enter the market.

because--

The excellence of the software will make there is no matching hardware on the market!

As an entrepreneur struggling to catch up with Apple, Lei Jun couldn't be more aware of Jobs' similar views:

Apple is just a software company.

And when Jobs released the first-generation iPhone, he quoted Alan Kay, the winner of the Turing Award in 03, as saying:

People who are really serious about software should make their own hardware.

People who are really serious about software should go make their own hardware.

Lei Jun didn't say any more.

It is impossible for Fang Nian to know what Lei Jun is thinking.

Don't be surprised even if you know.

This is indeed part of the purpose of the Frontier Luzhou project, even if it is more to achieve the goal of occupying the foundation of the mobile Internet.

but.

Fang Nian is idealistic in this project!

He hopes to promote the rapid development of China's semiconductor industry.

He hopes to realize his personal dream of Chinese rejuvenation in advance under the Chinese dream of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation under the highest guidance.

Anyway...

Fang Nian visited Xiaomi for the second time, and somehow found a buyer for Bai Ze Chip Lab in advance.

and……

Bai Ze Lab on a Chip has not yet put the chip naming plan on the agenda.

Before leaving Xiaomi, Fang Nian did not forget to say to Lei Jun: "Lend me the car for two more days, um..."

"It'll fill you up."

Lei Jun: "..."

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