Rebirth of America, this is my time

Ethan is actually paying attention to everything related to MOS 6502. After all, this world's best chip is the foundation that allows him to truly enter the electronic game and personal computer industries and lead all the way in these two industries. When the electronic game industry and the personal computer industry were booming, the 6502 that supported them also sold very well. Around September last year, the total shipment volume of 6502 exceeded one million. In May this year , it even broke the record of 1.5 million. In addition to major computer companies and video game companies, there were countless individuals who purchased it. Because when cheap chips flood the market, even the general public will be full of endless enthusiasm for technological progress.

But even if Ethan has a detailed grasp of the sales data of MOS 6502, his understanding or participation in Chuck Paddo Chip Company and their parent company MOS is still very little, which caused this situation The reason...that is the split of the MOS 6502 founding team.

When the MOS 6502 R\u0026D team parted ways due to the distribution of interests, Ethan, who initially intervened in the project as a white knight, was a little embarrassed.

In the past, when he helped these people solve their legal problems, he showed a majestic attitude of I will use my hands to realize your dreams. But now, when the developers of cheap chips themselves are making noises because of profitability issues, Ethan, who saves them with his glorious image, is not suitable to be on either side.

Therefore, when Ethan learned that the R\u0026D team of MOS 6502 split and left, even if he wanted a 16-bit chip from the bottom of his heart, he couldn't rush Chuck Paido. When Paido exerts pressure, he makes regular phone calls to maintain the relationship between the two parties and leaves everything else to chance. That is his only choice when maintaining his image.

Ethan thought that his efforts would be rewarded no matter what.

Not to mention rewriting history, I got a thirty-two-bit chip that was not available in the previous life.

He could use the cheapest 16-bit chip in history that he owned in his previous life, right?

But now?

The major shareholder of MOS actually gave him big news while he ignored it?

This is crazy!

Fxxk you!

Rockwell started out as a truck bearing company. After making their first pot of gold, they began to get involved in other fields and invented the world's first power miter saw, which was the first in the civilian manufacturing industry. Big stars...even if they had kept these foundations, they would have been regulars on Fortune 500. But they didn't. Instead, they crossed over into the aircraft manufacturing industry, merged with North American Airlines, and acquired the largest printing company in North America. supplier of aircraft, then swallowed up Collins Radio, a leader in avionics, and transformed directly into an aerospace manufacturer, developing rockets and spacecraft specifically for our country's space program...

Alan Bradley's company started with compression resistors. Later, the sonic sieve they launched was selected by NASA and became a member of the Apollo program...

On the surface, Rockwell's acquisition of Allen Bradley is for Allen Bradley's industry in the defense field, but in fact it is not the case, because Allen ·Bradley had already been involved in the programmable logic controller industry as early as 1970. At that time, they needed a stable manufacturer, so they acquired a majority stake in MOS that year. At the same time, Rockway I already announced last year that I would enter the computer industry...

So, according to our conjecture, Rockwell should still be targeting 6502 for this acquisition, because now the whole world knows that it is easy to use. It not only allows Destiny Games to make a lot of money, but also allows Apple Computer to reduce more costs. Put it elsewhere to improve your market competitiveness...

On the way to Mountain View, Steve Ballmer read the contents of the Wall Street Journal to Ethan who had no intention of reading the newspaper. When Ethan learned that the company Rockwell had announced After making a strategic plan to officially get involved in the computer field, he sighed hard and leaned his head heavily on the headrest of the car seat.

As a man of two generations, he knows that when a large company wants to get involved in other fields, acquiring a bunch of companies related to the target field is the best way to get involved in the target industry. Spend a certain amount of money to buy a certain market share. Much faster than starting from scratch.

Precisely because this kind of acquisition can help a company achieve cross-border operations in the shortest time, it must be kept secret before the acquisition is made to avoid being discovered by competitors.

In this case, Carl Icahn's favorite hostile takeover in the financial field has become the most commonly used method by large companies. They first scan the market for goods, and after exceeding 5%, they will issue a contract and treat it as an acquisition. Once the invitation appears, even if your competitors want to respond, it will be too late.

Of course, this kind of behavior will also catch the target company off guard.

Okay, okay, I understand, this is not an intelligence issue.

Ethan waved his hand, signaling Ballmer beside him to stop reading.

Having worked in finance in his previous life, he understands that when a giant really wants to acquire a company, it is impossible for them to let the outside world discover their buying behavior, because absorbing a company's stock in batches on a small scale does not need to be publicized. And this is also the weakness of listed companies.

Since this kind of cheating thing cannot be prevented, Ethan will not lose his temper over such an accident. Now he just wants to go to Chuck Paido Company to see the latest situation.

When he arrived in Mountain View, the first thing he saw was the endless chip factory buildings. After three years of development, the place has grown from just two or three kittens to a large group of ducks.

Although this place has never belonged to him personally, and he doesn't come here much, but...

It's important!

Mr. Jones, why are you here? Ethan's sudden visit caused the white man who had been the general manager here when the company was founded to run out of the office quickly. Time has left deep traces on his body. Let him have a bald head, oily face, and plump belly.

Such a change made Ethan feel a little emotional. After staring at him for a while, Ethan said: Let's take a look. At the same time, he also asked: Is everything okay here?

Everything is fine! Everything is fine! The round-cheeked general manager looked like a Maitreya Buddha and said with a smile: Mr. Jones, it's all thanks to you. With your help, our production company's order volume is It has been rising year after year, and if nothing unexpected happens, it will definitely reach a new high this year.”

Such words made Ethan nod slightly, and the happy tone of General Manager Chuck Paido also made him realize a problem. The news of Rockwell's acquisition did not seem to reach here.

But this is normal, right?

Before the advent of the Internet, all messages were delivered very slowly.

And since the news of the acquisition has not spread, it means that there will be no changes in the factory.

This fact made Ethan feel like he had gone wrong.

But the next second he shook his head again, trying to get rid of all the thoughts that suddenly appeared.

Just because news is delivered slowly doesn't mean events will develop slowly.

In this era, when the general public hears a piece of news, several days may have passed since the events related to it, so - you still have to run!

Thinking of this, Ethan smiled at the general manager, Do you have time to show me the factory?

certainly!

The fat manager raised his right hand and said, Please!

Under his leadership, Ethan also walked around the Chuck Paido Chip Company. There were fifteen delivery rooms and a total of thirty production lines built in the nearly ten-acre factory area.

Under full power, after scrapping the waste chips, it can produce 10,000 finished chips every day.

Excluding the necessary holidays, this production capacity can meet all the current market demand.

This fact made Ethan aware of it.

In the computer field, Allen Bradley really has the value of being acquired.

Have you been in contact with your parent company recently?

After visiting the factory, Ethan followed the fat manager to his office.

After taking a sip of the tea brewed by the other party, Ethan also asked what was on his mind, Has Chuck been in contact with you guys recently? I think he should be very happy after seeing the huge sales of his chips, right?

Oh—Mr. Jones—

You are right, I also think Mr. Paido will be excited about his achievements.

The fat manager happily agreed with Ethan's words, but at the same time he also said regretfully: But it's a pity that I haven't communicated with him for a long time.

The last time we met was at last year's annual meeting.

? These words made Ethan raise his eyebrows, No contact in half a year?

Yes. The fat manager nodded and said, I am responsible for submitting reports to the parent company in the factory. I go there every month, but I never get to see Mr. Paido.

People at the parent company always say he's very busy.

Of course, I can understand this. After all, he is studying 16-bit chips, right?

The fat manager can understand Chuck Paido's busyness, but Ethan can't.

Because Chuck Perdor seems to have been working on 16-bit chips since 1976?

It's been seven or eight years now, and in a few more months, Nezha special-coded babies can be born, but Chuck Paddo hasn't developed a 16-bit chip yet?

This is not right!

Even if more people from the original team leave, it still doesn't feel right!

Oh, so that's it. The strange message that suddenly appeared made Ethan say with a smile: But always immersing yourself in research will make people's psychological pressure very high.

So, you call the company now?

Tell Chuck that sales can still break through this year?

It just so happens that I haven't seen him for a long time, and I also want to hear his happy laughter.

Such words made the factory manager hesitate for a moment, but under Ethan's gentle smile, he still agreed to the proposal, and when he picked up the receiver and made a call...

However, he found that the secretary who answered the phone said that Chuck Paido was not in the company.

Aren't you here? the factory manager asked.

Yes, Mr. Paido has been on a business trip recently. The secretary on the other end of the phone replied.

Oh - this is really a pity - the factory manager hung up the phone with a sigh.

This result also made Ethan express disappointment. After staying in the factory for a while, he called the company's financial director and his personal finance Allan Massey over on the grounds that he wanted to check this year's report and asked him to Here he stared while he returned to Palo Alto.

Something's wrong.

Looking at the bald head in front of him, Ethan said: Chuck is on a business trip? Why is he a technician on a business trip? And he doesn't go on a business trip early or late, but now he goes on a business trip? Isn't it funny?

Ballmer, who had witnessed all this with his own eyes, nodded in agreement and suggested: Boss, why don't you call and ask? See if Mr. Paido has any conflicts with the manager here?

To be honest, Ballmer's proposal is simply nonsense.

When the majority shareholder of Chuck Paido Chip Company was MOS, did Chuck Paido have a conflict with the general manager of the company named after him? Isn't this a brain disease?

If this general manager makes Chuck Paido unhappy, wouldn't it be over if Chuck Paido just replaces him? It’s not like he doesn’t have power! Why avoid it?

But Ballmer's words still made Ethan pick up the phone. When he dialed along the record, the answer he got was different from what he just heard.

Mr. Jones, Mr. Paido specifically told us a few days ago that his research and development is at a critical stage and he cannot see anyone during this period. I'm sorry.

?

This answer made Ethan frown.

Ballmer, who was listening on the side, opened his mouth slightly and looked confused.

If they were a little surprised by the acquisition invitation they heard this morning, then now, Chuck Paido's reaction made them aware of something abnormal, because according to normal circumstances...

According to normal circumstances, when Chuck Paddo learned that the major shareholder of his company was likely to be acquired, he would have proactively contacted the people around him to inform him of the fact, instead of suddenly disappearing like he did now. There should be no intention to continue researching chips there.

Ballmer said with a serious face: Thinking about it from my perspective, if my boss is likely to change, then I will definitely not be able to work with peace of mind. I want to understand the fields that the new boss is currently involved in. I want to understand What does the new boss think of our existing business? I want to know if the new boss will cancel projects and lay off employees. Before I understand all this...

It's impossible for me to work.

Ballmer's idea is that of a normal person.

Ethan understood and accepted it.

But when he accepted it, it also meant that he really felt that there was something wrong with Chuck Paido.

But what exactly is the problem? Ethan couldn't figure it out.

Just when he was wondering whether he should go to MOS, at four o'clock that afternoon, an hour before getting off work, Ballmer rushed in again.

During the stormy period, Ethan could accept his unreasonableness, and as he raised his head, Ballmer also said loudly, Boss, something went wrong again...

Jingle Bell!--

Before he could finish speaking, the line on Ethan's desk rang.

While pushing the white paper in front of him to the bald head, he picked up the phone receiver.

Then, he saw Ballmer writing furiously.

Then, he heard a roar——

Ethan!!! Have you watched the news???

This is the voice of classmate Xiao Qiao.

I'm watching, what's wrong?

Ethan asked back while turning his gaze to Ballmer.

The bald man had already raised the paper.

[Commodore International made an acquisition offer to MOS! 】

Such news made Ethan's pupils shrink suddenly.

When he glanced at the bald head to confirm, Steve Jobs on the other end of the phone had already shouted, Commodore International just announced that it already holds 5% of the shares of MOS! They We will launch an acquisition of MOS!

They are our direct competitors to Apple!

If this deal is reached, it will definitely be a huge blow to us!

No! It's not just Apple! It's your video games too!

boom--

Ethan just felt like his head was going to explode!

What the hell!

Two people rob a company?

What kind of international joke is this special code!

But no matter how shocked he was, he knew that he couldn't show anything unusual at the moment.

Take a deep breath.

Force a smile.

You're talking about this?

He said in a calm tone: The problem is not big, just give me some time, this matter can be solved easily.

Really? Xiao Qiao was doubtful.

Of course. Ethan said, Just wait for my call.

Okay. Jobs breathed a sigh of relief.

After hanging up the phone, Ethan stared at Ballmer.

Is the special code real? Ethan asked loudly.

Yes, boss! Ballmer nodded: The latest news.

MFxxk! Ethan yelled.

And just when he was about to think about countermeasures, the phone on the table rang again.

Jingle Bell--

Such a fact made Ethan shake his head, pick up the phone, and said: Hello?

Mr. Jones, I would like to know if Commodore International's acquisition of MOS will have an impact on our Kyoto chip production company at Nintendo?

The guy on the other end of the phone is Minoru Arakawa.

Mr. Jones, our Nintendo Kyoto Chip Manufacturing Company has always produced and sold MOS 6502 chips in accordance with the wishes of you and Mr. Chuck Paido.

We have been working hard for the promotion of MOS 6502.

The tough question made Ethan's face tremble.

Although he wanted to grab Minoru Arakawa's collar and punch him in the face at this moment, he knew he couldn't do that. Of course there will be no problem. We have a contract. This is just a small accident. , it will be solved soon. You just need to wait for a while and you will find that everything is normal.

Okay, Mr. Jones, we at Nintendo believe in you.

Minoru Arakawa hung up the phone.

Bang!

The beeping busy tone made Ethan slam the receiver down on the phone.

MFxxk!

He cursed again, then looked at the bald head and continued: Go and check for me...

Jingle Bell--

The ringtone that reappeared was like an invisible hand, making Ethan's breath suddenly suffocate.

The continuous interruptions also made him stare at the landline on the table with an angry look on his face.

After discovering that the phone ringing this time was not his dedicated line but the company's internal line, he immediately picked up the receiver and yelled: Who is it! What's going on!

The sudden roar seemed to scare the staff on the other end of the phone.

After a pause for two seconds, the administrative girl's voice came.

Old, old, boss... someone, someone, called to see you...

Who? Ethan asked in a bad tone.

He knew there was something wrong with his emotions, but he just couldn't control them.

And his inquiry received an unexpected answer.

Yes, the other party said, he, he is the CEO of Motorola, Robert Galvin——

?

This name surprised Ethan.

Because he didn't know what Motorola's CEO was calling at this time.

However, even if Ethan thinks this guy is a bit troublesome, he still has to answer the call at this moment.

Get in.

Ten seconds later, Robert Galvin’s voice entered Ethan’s ears.

And the first sentence he spoke made Ethan's eyes darken——

Good afternoon, Mr. Jones, would you like a chip?

Such words made Ethan tighten his right hand.

Staring at Ballmer with splitting eyes, veins popped out on his slender and fair neck.

'Grass! ’

He yelled silently in his heart——

'damn it! ’

‘A pack of jackals! ’