Chapter 407 Brewing (Two in One)

Compared to other cities in China, Luzhou is Fang Zhuo's hometown.

Therefore, it is natural for him to return to his hometown to build, and he has always been very simple-minded. Of course, due to various reasons, objective conditions such as 1.3 billion, college talents, and government sincerity were also raised in this process.

But there is no way. This is not Fang Zhuo's project alone. He must be responsible for Qiu Ciyun, various venture capitals, and talents who have jumped from various companies. If it is really his own business, let alone asking for money, he can even pay from his pocket.

Similarly, considering the future of the project, he originally had no idea of ​​getting involved in local real estate, but it was handed to him, so he could also consider it as a whole.

Bingxin's first round of financing was as high as US$1 billion, with the aim of building a sufficiently advanced 12-inch production line, which is to try to keep up with the development at the beginning. For example, SMIC has now built a 12-inch production line in Beijing, and the others are 8-inch production lines.

Although Fang Zhuo and Qiu Ciyun's common wish is to be steady and not learn from SMIC's rapid expansion, even so, SMIC's subsequent investment must be considered.

Qiu Ciyun had a vision, Fang Zhuo had memories and confirmations, and they all agreed that the technology and process of the wafer factory will develop by leaps and bounds in the future for a long time, and the research investment based on this situation must be amazing.

Considering this, Fang Zhuo has many plans to make money and invest, but he doesn't mind having another way.

This is called empowering semiconductors with real estate, so that the two can achieve in-depth co-construction.

Of course, if you consider it from another angle, starting from Luzhou, they are probably afraid that they will be dissatisfied, afraid that they will run away, and afraid that they will shift their focus in the future. After all, the rhetoric of multiple production lines after the second round of city inspections is not a secret.

Fang Zhuo thinks this is over-concerning, this is the estrangement between his hometown and himself.

However, it doesn't matter, since you are here, you should make the best of it, and you will know people's hearts over time.

At the noon reception, not only Secretary-General Luo Minghua showed up, but also two deputy leaders in charge of different directions in Luzhou also attended, plus the leaders of the district and relevant departments, who expressed their importance as always.

Fang Zhuo was as comfortable as returning home, while Xiong Xiaoge was slightly reserved.

I didn't drink too much at the welcoming banquet, mainly because I had to inspect the factory site in the afternoon. According to the leader, I could drink more and inspect it tomorrow, but Fang Zhuo said so twice, so no one spoiled his fun.

Fang Zhuo happily saved the contact information of each leader, knowing that he would have to deal with them in the future.

In the afternoon, after a short rest, when the three-point alcohol had completely subsided, Secretary-General Luo Minghua brought several factory sites that Qiu Ciyun had inspected to discuss the itinerary with Fang Zhuo.

All the land provided by Luzhou is rent-free, it just depends on where Bingxin wants to build it.

Qiu Ciyun picked six addresses in the four directions of southeast, northwest, and northeast. The final decision was left to the boss, because Luzhou has no shortage of stable water and electricity supply, so it doesn't matter where it is.

Fang Zhuo looked at the map of Luzhou City, and there was actually no hesitation in his heart.

Bingxin can build a factory anywhere. Now we just need to consider the future of the employees in this city. We can't just pick a place with relatively low housing prices in the future.

In this case, the east, west, and north are all excluded, and we only need to choose the south.

Fang Zhuo was still very impressed by Luzhou's future urban planning. He looked at the two sites selected by Qiu Ciyun in the south, turned his head and asked Luo Minghua: "Secretary-General, this lotus leaf land on the map is being excavated to make a lake, right?"

"Yes, we are going to make a big lake here, called Swan Lake." Luo Minghua nodded, and said, "This area has a future development plan, and it doesn't look very elegant now."

Fang Zhuo determined a point and asked again: "Does USTC have a campus plan in the south?"

Luo Minghua was stunned and said: "I'll call and ask."

While the secretary-general was on the phone, Xiong Xiaoge smiled and said: "You won't ask USTC to build a new campus for Bingxin, right?"

"USTC is developing very fast, and the original campus is not enough." Fang Zhuo shrugged, "There will definitely be a new campus, and the south is spacious, I think it is possible."

Soon, Luo Minghua came back and said that the school did have a discussion, but the project has not yet been established.

Xiong Xiaoge was amazed.

Fang Zhuo confirmed the general idea of ​​USTC, so he decided on two points on the map. He did not hesitate any more. He took a quick look at the map and pointed out the future high-speed railway south station in Luzhou in his mind.

Swan Lake, USTC South Campus, Luzhou High-speed Railway Station, the triangular area formed by these three locations can select a factory site that takes into account the future interests of Bingxin employees.

It is not only accessible to the commercial area, but also has convenient elevated roads and high-speed railways, and can also be linked with USTC for research. The future housing prices for settlement are also higher than the average level of the city, which should be considered relatively ideal.

Fang Zhuo tried to consider it from the perspective of ordinary employees, but he could not only consider the future, but also had to take into account the present.

Urban construction can be tolerated, and there will be great changes in one or two years, but the health of the elderly at home and the education of children must be on the agenda now.

"Let's go around here first."

Fang Zhuo drew a small circle on the map to indicate Secretary Luo's choice.

Luo Minghua had no objection. The south was indeed the focus of Luzhou's future development, because there were reservoirs in the north, mountains in the west, and old industrial areas in the east. Only the south had a vast space for vigorous development.

He praised Mr. Xiao Fang's choice in his heart and felt that he had a good vision.

The afternoon inspection did not require so many people. There were six people in two cars. In addition to Fang Zhuo, Luo Minghua, and Xiong Xiaoge, there was also a deputy director of Bingxin, a middle-level leader of the Bureau of Land and Resources, and Brown of IDG America. Everyone traveled lightly. , go straight to the destination.

The six people stopped and walked, looking at the unfinished Swan Lake and the suburbs that were yet to be developed.

"There is no problem in building a factory here, but the kindergarten and primary school here must be built from now on. There are also some fitness facilities and entertainment venues that employees need to play basketball and badminton."

Fang Zhuo explained while repeating the request: "Because we have to recruit people from abroad. These are all lessons learned from SMIC. They provide these to their employees. Luzhou is not as good as Shanghai in terms of urban development. These things You have to work harder.”

"For the production line of the fab to be able to operate, it must have three foundations: water, electricity, and people. This is the most basic."

Fang Zhuo observed Luo Minghua's expression to see if he could admit such a thing from his heart.

Luo Minghua didn't hesitate: "Don't worry, Mr. Fang, we have talked about this with Mr. Qiu before, including the planning of the hospital's new area. Our area is not far away. Mr. Qiu said that the kindergarten at SMIC is owned by SMIC itself. Our main consideration here is the educational resources of primary schools and junior high schools.”

Fang Zhuo nodded repeatedly, pondered for a few seconds, and then said: "The employees' accommodation must also satisfy them."

"Staff dormitories are included in the supporting facilities at the factory site, and the surrounding land development is at the best price." Luo Minghua expressed his attitude on behalf of the Luzhou local government, which had coordinated in all aspects.

Again, as long as you want it, as long as I have it.

Fang Zhuo also took it seriously and basically learned from SMIC's high standards of material conditions.

Today, SMIC has more than 8,000 employees spread across its fabs in different cities, and Shanghai alone has more than 6,000 employees. The lives of these employees are an issue that cannot be ignored.

Fang Zhuo is determined to provide the best treatment within his capabilities.

Happily, this kind of treatment can be accomplished with money.

What is the US$750 million that has been raised in the first round used for? These things are just a drop in the bucket.

That afternoon, Fang Zhuo and Luo Minghua discussed many specific issues around a triangular area, and both seriously stated repeatedly that talent is the key factor in the success or failure of ice cores, and that such ordinary substances must not be used to make people feel sad. thing.

Luo Minghua once again promised to provide the best treatment.

In the evening, there was another reception banquet with a higher standard for the leaders to attend. This time, a lot of wine was inevitably required. It was also considered a traditional item to connect people.

However, Fang Zhuo was still sober when he finished the meal, and he held a small meeting with others to brainstorm the problems that needed to be solved for the construction of ice cores in Luzhou.

After Xiong Xiaoge vomited, he held a teacup and listened to the content while he drank up his hangover.

At 10:30 in the evening, the small meeting ended, and Fang Zhuo made two phone calls to basically end the day's work.

Oh no, there is one last job.

"Old Xiong, how are IDG's considerations? Do you want to invest or not? You represent the top level of domestic venture capital, and you came to this small place from a big city. You have to let others see your work efficiency." Fang Zhuo Habitual urging.

Xiong Xiaoge took a sip of tea and said, "Mr. Fang, you are really efficient. After shopping around for a long time, you decided on the factory location. Qiu Ciyun should have called you to Luzhou a long time ago."

"Don't forget, I am from Anhui Province and I studied here." Fang Zhuo reminded.

Xiong Xiaoge suddenly realized that he had really forgotten the second half of the sentence.

Fang Zhuo urged him no more, but instead talked about today's impression: "Old Xiong, you are a person who can't express your emotions and anger."

Xiong Xiaoge asked curiously: "How do you say that?"

"From Beijing to Shencheng, and from Shencheng to Luzhou, you didn't frown at this kind of urban disparity. In the afternoon, you went to the suburbs to see the factory site, and your expression didn't change. Last time I brought people to inspect, all those people were... Very disappointed." Fang Zhuo compared.

Xiong Xiaoge laughed: "What's so disappointing about this? What do you think SMIC was like back then? I actually went to Zhangjiang, and when SMIC got there it was also deserted, not much different from Luzhou. These are never critical factors in the success or failure of a project.”

"Then, what do our ice cores need to show to the president of IDG to get him to pay quickly?" Fang Zhuo said with a smile.

Xiong Xiaoge was pushed around again, shook his head and nodded: "Mr. Fang, to be honest, it's almost the same. IDG is going to invest in this project, but I don't know if this is a repeat of the same mistakes of our IDG in the registration network. A wonderful cooperation with Yike Technology?”

Fang Zhuo responded to Lao Xiong's last temptation with one sentence: "Drink too much, the future is bright."

The future is bright, but the road will be as uneventful as possible.

…

Just when Fang Zhuo, the president of Bingxin CSMC, led his team to Luzhou to focus on solving a series of problems in the project, a media report on Changhong in Sichuan Province gradually attracted the attention of public opinion.

——"Looking at Ni Runfeng, is he a hero of Changhong or a sinner? 》

In the first half of this year, there had been a wave of domestic reports on Changhong's situation, mentioning the possible hidden dangers of APEX. At that time, there was a reply from Changhong, but it did not cause any waves later.

But this time the title of the report from China Securities Journal was very shocking, and it directly targeted Ni Runfeng, who was the chairman of Changhong at the time.

The title is shocking, but the content is very logical. It talks about Changhong's operating conditions.

Starting from the annual reports of the past two years and the interim reports of this year, some financial means are mentioned, and the industry reputation of the American distribution company APEX is mentioned, but more importantly, the establishment of a large number of Changhong subsidiaries is mentioned.

Changhong has hundreds of subsidiaries in China. The abnormal establishment and closure of some subsidiaries are hypothetically analyzed in this report, and the asset transfer methods involved are outlined bit by bit.

In addition, Changhong's external entrusted financial management did not escape the dissection of this report. From the rebates of entrusted financial management to the occupation of operating funds, such a gray area is clearly displayed in the media.

"After the mistaken start of the color tube war, Ni Runfeng has now brought Changhong to the fork in history. Will this brand of national pride continue to decline or shine? Everything depends on Chairman Ni's thoughts."

The bold report of "Huaxia Securities News" quickly swept the industry, and was reprinted by many newspapers, and was also pushed by major portals with more shocking titles.

Judging from this report, the reform of Changhong and Ni Runfeng's proposal of "clear property rights, clear rights and responsibilities, separation of government and enterprises, and scientific management" are likely to be just extremely selfish pretense.

This may even involve illegal acts that must be investigated.

Soon, Changhong's public relations department spoke out, severely rebuking the media's malicious speculation about the company and claiming that it would pursue legal responsibility for false reports.

However, such a statement obviously cannot silence the media, and a bigger storm of public opinion seems to be coming.

Liang Mu, who is both a secretary and a biographer, noticed the report on Changhong in the "Huaxia Securities News" at the first time.

However, while he was paying attention to public opinion, he felt a little strange.

This report criticizing Ni Runfeng is so sharp, so appropriate, and so... so worthy of suspicion that it is the boss's means...

Although Mr. Fang has gone to Luzhou to work, and although this report is published in the newspaper, the familiarity and analysis of Ni Runfeng's intentions, means, and actions...

Liang Mu specially searched for his notes when he accompanied Mr. Fang to the capital before, and vaguely detected traces of Mr. Fang's actions.

Even if it is not, Mr. Fang will probably not miss this opportunity, and what he has to do is to use both soft and hard tactics.