The technological blockade against the East has always been like this.
If the East does not have a certain technology, then it must be firmly blocked and embargoed. In short, the East cannot be allowed to obtain this technology. What if the East has it? Of course, we have to sell a large number of products of the same type to occupy the Eastern market. When the huge R&D funds invested by Eastern R&D companies are in vain, we have to give up R&D.
When the Orientals gave up research and development and completely relied on outsourcing, they continued to monopolize, raise product prices, and earn a lot of money.
Now, the Sanhang Group has encountered a serious crisis and needs to raise money. Looking at the entire East, only the Mingzhou Group is living well and has not been affected by the economic crisis at all. Even if the ship owner abandons the ship, it is not afraid, because their orders Usually the down payment is 80%!
Although on the surface Mingzhou Group has nothing to do with SMIC, everyone knows that it was Mingzhou Group that was behind it. The original 0.35 micron process was also promoted by Qin Tao and reached cooperation with Sanhang Group.
Now, Sanxing Electronics has a stable 0.25 micron process and is moving towards the 0.18 micron process. At this time, handing over the 0.25 micron process to the East can make money on the one hand and solve their imminent bankruptcy crisis. On the other hand, It can also prevent the progress of the Orientals. One stone kills many people.
Mr. Li nodded: "Yes, this is a good idea. In the field of chips, we are still the world leader! Orientals will definitely be willing to pay high prices to purchase our chip technology!"
After receiving the task, Yin Jinlong, the head of Sanxing Electronics, came to Huating again.
The development of Huating is changing with each passing day. Even if you haven't been here for a few months, you will feel that it is different from the past, let alone if you haven't been here for several years.
When SMIC was first established, the surrounding area was still desolate. In their divided high-tech park, there was only one company, SMIC, but what about now? A large number of companies have been established, and the entire high-tech park is densely covered with companies, which is very spectacular.
Looking at the scene outside the car window all the way, Yin Jinlong was very emotional, the changes in the East were so fast!
In the office building of SMIC, Yin Jinlong met Zhang Rujin. After some pleasantries, he got down to business.
"Mr. Zhang, we are shocked that you have completely mastered the 0.35 micron process. However, in the field of chips, Moore's Law will never go out of style. Now, the 0.35 micron process has fallen behind. Do you want to be more advanced? craftsmanship?”
"Of course, we will not give up the pursuit of advanced technology." Zhang Rujin said.
"Our Sanhang Group has a good cooperative relationship with you. Now, in order to help you continue to develop, we are willing to sell you our most advanced 0.25 micron production process for only $500 million." Yin Jinlong said: " For you, this is the best opportunity to improve chip technology!"
Zhang Rujin nodded: "Yes, the 0.25 micron process has begun to become common, and our 0.35 micron process has fallen behind."
"Then you agree?"
Although the base price is 300 million, you always have to bargain when doing business. If the other party does not counteroffer and directly gives 500 million, then the Three Banks Group will have more funds on hand.
"Agree? Agree to what? 0.35 micron is lagging behind, but the 0.25 micron process has also lagged behind, and now advanced processes are moving towards 0.18 micron." Zhang Rujin said: "We can't always follow others. ah."
"However, we are still researching the 0.18 micron process." Yin Jinlong said, "We are not able to provide it to you yet."
"Yes, we can't rely on others, we still have to rely on ourselves!"
On your own? Yin Jinlong was a little surprised: "Why is it so unreliable? Is your own 0.25 micron process mature?"
"We don't have a 0.25 micron process."
Yin Jinlong became even more curious. After talking for a long time, what did he mean? It’s a bit elusive!
"What we are currently developing is a 0.13-micron process." Zhang Rujin said: "So, there is no need to import your 0.25-micron process. We expect that the trial production will be successful by the end of this year and formal mass production will be available next year. .”
0.13 micron, mass production next year?
Yin Jinlong was completely surprised: "How is it possible? Intel doesn't even have this kind of technology!"
"Yeah, they don't have it. What does it have to do with us?" Zhang Rujin said: "We started by importing, but we can't always rely on importing. We have to rely on self-research. By the way, when we succeed in research and development in the future, you If you have demand, you can also purchase our machines. Our prices are absolutely cheap. We can only sell them for a billion dollars at most."
Yin Jinlong felt his head buzzing. Is what the other party said true?
"If you just want to lower the price, then we are willing to sell the 0.25 micron production line to you for US$300 million." Yin Jinlong said.
Yin Jinlong didn't believe anything that SMIC, which had just been established a few years ago, could suddenly introduce the development of chip manufacturing processes. This was more like a negotiation method, and he wanted to use this method to lower prices.
Then just reduce the price yourself.
"You may be able to sell this craft to others, but we really don't need it," Zhang Rujin said.
No need, really no need?
"Then what do you need?" Yin Jinlong suddenly felt a kind of panic in his heart. If he comes here this time and fails to get the money, then their Three Banks Group will face a huge crisis. If their group goes bankrupt... that terrible thing will happen. The consequences were something he would never dare to think about.
"We have what we need. You have developed a 256-megabyte memory chip. If you transfer this technology to us, we can spend 100 million to purchase it."
The price of 100 million is definitely a lot!
In a computer system, the most important thing is of course the processor, followed by the north and south bridge chips, and then the memory. The size of the capacity and the speed directly determine the performance of the computer.
SMIC is only responsible for production. Chip research and development is the task of Loongson. Now, Loongson is actively developing the next generation of processors and has no energy to develop memory sticks. Now, in terms of memory stick technology, they still need to temporarily import.
SMIC's original foundry product was 64 MB memory, which is now being upgraded to 256 MB.
In fact, for ordinary users, 64 MB is enough, and 128 MB can fly into the sky. However, the demand for computer hardware is endless, and 256 MB and 512 MB of memory will soon be needed. Now take advantage of this Opportunities, this kind of technology is still necessary.
"One hundred million is not enough." Such words suddenly appeared in Yin Jinlong's mouth. After he finished speaking, he realized that his words were inappropriate. How could he expose his trump card in front of others?
Hearing his words, Zhang Rujin smiled: "If you still want money, you can sell the LCD screen production line."
LCD screen? Yin Jinlong frowned, that was their trump card!
"If you want to sell, you should do it as soon as possible. After all, not only your Sanhang Group is short of money, but Hyundai Group is also short of money. For us, we can buy it from anywhere."
Yin Jinlong swallowed and said, "Okay, I will report this proposal."
SMIC will not be involved in the production of LCD screens. They only engage in chips. However, Mr. Qin has ordered that when possible, a line and bridge be established with the Capital Electronic Tube Factory so that they can obtain LCD production technology. This is very important to domestic Industrial development also has great benefits.
Now is the most suitable opportunity.
Sanhang Group is facing a terrible crisis, and Hyundai Group is also having a hard time. Now it is time for these two groups to compete and buy back the LCD production line at the best price. In the future, domestic computers will be able to use their own LCD monitors. !
Looking at Yin Jinlong's leaving figure, Zhang Rujin said: "Now, we need to contact Mr. Qin and tell him the good news!"
Where is Mr. Qin?
Qin Tao, Wu Shengli and others had completed the arrangements for the entire exercise. Before returning, the two of them came to the nuclear submarine base on the Kamchatka Peninsula as special guests.
"For many years, this place has been highly confidential. No foreigners are welcome. You are the first batch of foreign guests here." Nicholas said to the two of them.
Qin Tao smiled. He had been here before when he was selling scrap iron. However, those things had to be buried in his stomach and he had to forget them quickly. Now he still has to pretend that it is his first time here.
"Yes, we are very honored." Qin Tao said: "Although the power of your surface ships is gradually weakening, your underwater nuclear power is still quite large, which is very admirable."
One puzzling thing is that although Mao's economy is in recession, they attach great importance to the development of nuclear submarines. Even if the surface aircraft carriers are dilapidated and unusable, they still have to raise funds to maintain the nuclear submarine force, not just maintenance. For the old nuclear submarines, construction of brand new nuclear submarines has to start!
Just last year, the construction of a new generation of Type 955 nuclear submarines began. This nuclear submarine, codenamed Borei, is a frightening weapon.
Why does Lao Maozi attach so much importance to nuclear submarines?
Of course, it's because Lao Maozi wants to take action at a critical moment, and their mushroom bombs are not a deterrent.
But now, it is still very early for the Type 955 nuclear submarine to enter service. The current main force of the Pacific Fleet is the Type 667 strategic nuclear submarine. There are many models of this submarine, which were produced from the 1960s to the 1980s. The ones currently in service are all D-type nuclear submarines from the 1980s. There is a huge turtle back behind them.
For a strategic nuclear submarine, its biggest weapon is the ballistic missiles it carries. When needed, it will launch a nuclear counterattack at the enemy at any time. These missiles are generally relatively large in size. When they exceed the size of the submarine shell, When the diameter is larger, it needs to be higher behind the control tower so that the missile can be stuffed in.
Across the world, there are very few strategic nuclear submarines without turtle backs. Generally speaking, it is believed that the Ohio nuclear submarine does not have a turtle back. In fact, looking back from the command tower, you can still see the fairing above the missile, causing the hull to be somewhat Raised.
The Typhoon-class nuclear submarine can be said to be the only nuclear submarine without a turtle back. However, it has a displacement of 48,000 tons, which is not comparable to ordinary submarines. This displacement is already on the same level as a medium-sized aircraft carrier.
Due to their large displacement, complex operations, and expensive maintenance, Typhoon-class nuclear submarines are also being retired. Three of the six nuclear submarines, TK-202, TK-12 and TK-13, were all decommissioned last year. Entering the shipbreaking yard, the remaining three ships are not in the Pacific Fleet.
Thinking of the Typhoon-class giant, Qin Tao felt very emotional. This is the end of an era!
"Part of the silencer tiles outside have fallen off," Qin Tao said.
DaMao is the first country to use silencer tiles on the outside of submarines. However, the silencer tiles pasted on are always unavoidable from falling off, as is the case now.
After it fell, it looked like a piece of flesh had been cut out, which was very ugly.
However, Nicholas didn't care about this.
"Yes, some silencer tiles have fallen off, but it doesn't matter. As long as you have money in the future, you can go to the repair shop and reattach them." Nikolai said.
"Well, it doesn't matter. I see there are signs of collision on the outside of its command tower?" Qin Tao continued to find fault.
Nicholas rolled his eyes at him: "Qin, you are asking questions knowingly. Some time ago, how did one of the natural gas ships in the lost South Pickle Country's fleet leak?"
Such a coincidence must be someone behind the scenes! Trekking is easy, just messing with the satellite navigation system, but letting the natural gas ship leak at the critical moment requires a lot of attention. It wouldn't work if it was too early, the Sanhang Group might just give up and not spend huge sums of money on the rescue. It wouldn't work if it was too late. If it was too late, the ship might be successfully towed back.
Qin Tao shook his head: "How do I know?"
Nicholas could only shake his head, and then brought the topic back up: "Everyone, I can only show you the outside, but I can take you up to see the nuclear submarine over there, if you are interested."
"Of course, it's a great honor." Wu Shengli said.
The one moored on the pier on the other side has a smoother shape, especially the command tower, which is perfectly integrated with the hull, as smooth as a big shark.
This is the main force of Laomaozi’s attack nuclear submarine: Type 971.
"For our maritime exercise this time, we need this kind of big guy to protect us underwater, right?" Qin Tao asked.
Hearing Qin Tao's question, Nicholas looked slightly embarrassed.
"Qin, our navy is seriously short of funds, so submarines rarely go to sea for ocean navigation training. Our formation is not large this time, so we mainly use surface ships. For underwater ships, we can send at most one or two 877 A small submarine will do."
877 is the Kilo class, which is Lao Maozi's main diesel-electric submarine. Big nuclear submarines cost too much to go to sea once.
Hearing Nikolai's words, Qin Tao nodded silently. Mao's national power was declining rapidly. It was indeed impossible to maintain a huge underwater formation. A small amount of funds had to maintain the combat readiness of strategic nuclear submarines. Attack nuclear submarines could only be on the dock. Basking in the sun.
"Nicholas, I do have a plan. I can provide your navy with funds."
"Say." Nicholas waited for Qin Tao's words. He knew that the plans proposed by Qin Tao were very challenging.
"Nikolai, I once made a suggestion to Uskimenko, the commander of the submarine force here, that you can lease one of the nuclear submarines to us, so that you can get a large amount of funds." Qin Tao said : "For example, how about we lease it for three years and the lease fee is US$100 million?"
Lease?
Wu Shengli also had a thought in his mind.
Now, driven by Qin Tao, Mingzhou Group has been able to manufacture various large-scale military ships. The only thing lacking in the navy's equipment sequence is advanced nuclear submarines!
Although relevant domestic units are also manufacturing new nuclear submarines, they are still far from the world's advanced level. Mingzhou Group has also proposed a construction plan for nuclear submarines, but superiors have been hesitant and decided to pre-research subsystems first.
Now, the nuclear power plant near the Mingzhou Group is a nuclear reactor planned to be used by nuclear submarines. After several years of operation, it has also withstood the test. If we rent another nuclear submarine, we must refer to Lao Maozi's nuclear submarine. Our own nuclear submarine technology must be It can also be upgraded to another level.
The Mingzhou Group has never built a nuclear submarine, so the superiors are concerned. It would be better if they lease one and study it now.
As for money, Wu Shengli is not worried at all. Since this project was proposed by Qin Tao, then Mingzhou Group will be responsible for at least half of the funds. After all, the experts from the submarine design department of Mingzhou Group must often step on it. inspected.
"Qin, your proposal is very good. I can report it to Moscow, but I don't know whether it can be approved." Nicholas said.
Qin Tao nodded: "Nicholas, thank you for your hard work. Let's go in and take a look first."
The Type 971 nuclear submarine was only started to be built in the early 1980s. It is still a relatively modern submarine. Everyone walked in and looked at the various complex configurations and advanced cabins. They couldn't help but sigh.
Just after visiting this submarine, Xu Zhengyang received news from SMIC. Qin Tao had no choice but to say goodbye to his old friends and father-in-law, and went to Huating to deal with the emergency.
On the special plane, Xu Zhengyang asked Qin Tao curiously: "Mr. Qin, it doesn't sound reliable for us to rent a nuclear submarine with Lao Maozi."
Qin Tao smiled: "Of course it's not reliable. Da Mao doesn't have 100% trust in us. He is even wary of us. If Da Mao can lease the nuclear submarine to us, it will be the sun rising from the west."
Even though he gave the big bosses in Moscow a lot of ideas this time, allowing them to successfully get out of the economic crisis, and also deceived the Wall Street capitalists headed by Soros, Qin Tao is not so naive and feels that from now on he You can wear a pair of pants with Da Mao.
"Then you still put forward such an opinion?" Xu Zhengyang was a little surprised.
"I still have to raise my opinions. When this matter spreads, some people will be anxious." Qin Tao said: "They will definitely sabotage secretly, and even take the initiative to seize our loan objects, thinking that they can defeat us once. "
"What's the benefit to us?" Xu Zhengyang knew that some of the people Qin Tao was talking about were Ah San, but wouldn't this be an advantage for Ah San? What about your own side? What benefits have you gained?
"Then, our navy should be anxious. Now, the conditions are almost mature, and the navy should make up its mind to build a 095-class nuclear submarine!"
Xu Zhengyang was a little dumbfounded, then thought of something and started to frown.
"Mr. Qin, you are trying to trick me." Xu Zhengyang was helpless.
"What's wrong with you?"
"You know!" Xu Zhengyang was completely speechless.
Mr. Qin is so smart, of course he knows Xu Zhengyang's true identity. Over the years, Qin Tao has used Xu Zhengyang to report various information to the navy. What now? Did Xu Zhengyang report this news about Qin Tao? Still not reporting?
With complicated emotions, Xu Zhengyang got off the plane, and then, as Qin Tao's full-time driver, he took Qin Tao to SMIC.
The news that Dongfang wanted to lease a nuclear submarine from Damao was also spreading like wildfire, and it reached Asan that night.
"The Orientals have gone too far, how can they learn from us!" After hearing this, Sunil immediately became angry and ran to report to the leader overnight.
"The Type 971 nuclear submarine is China's most advanced nuclear submarine. We must not let the Orientals lease such an advanced nuclear submarine!"
After hearing Sunil's report, the leader was also very concerned: "Then what should we do?"
"We must first go to Da Mao and rent the nuclear submarines that the Orientals want to rent first!" Sunil said: "Da Mao does not have many nuclear submarines in combat status. At most, he can only free up one nuclear submarine for leasing. As long as If we go on loan, the Orientals won’t have this opportunity!”
"Okay, then we have to act as soon as possible, and we can't let the Easterners succeed!" The leader waved his hand and immediately agreed. The Southeast Asian financial crisis has not affected them, and their treasury is still very rich.
"In this way, when our aircraft carrier is launched, there will be nuclear submarines protecting it underwater!"
That night, Asan prepared the departure team. In the middle of the night, they boarded the plane to Moscow. This was the fastest move.
After getting the news, Xu Zhengyang finally breathed a sigh of relief. There was no need to report it, because Ah San had already taken action first!
Qin Tao was still sitting on the Diaoyutai leisurely and leisurely until Yin Jinlong came to the door for the second time and brought what Qin Tao wanted.
"Mr. Qin, our group has approved your proposal. We are willing to transfer the 256-megabyte memory chip technology to you for production. We are also willing to negotiate on the export of LCD screen production lines. However, we have a condition."
"Please speak." Qin Tao was in a good mood.
"We hope that after you develop the 0.13 micron process, you will export the relevant technology to us." Yin Jinlong said.
"Of course, no problem!" Qin Tao agreed casually: "When you get through this economic crisis, we will mature this technology and export it to you at any time, but the price will not be cheap."
"We have the psychological endurance." Yin Jinlong said.
The matter was decided like this, because the Sanxing Group could no longer afford to wait. If it continued to drag on, it would easily bring down their group. However, Zhang Rujin became worried about this.
So, while drafting the agreement, Zhang Rujin found an opportunity and asked Qin Tao in a low voice: "Mr. Qin, are you really planning to sell them the 0.13 micron process?"
Qin Tao smiled: "It depends on your mood."
depend on mood?
How is this an answer?
"We have already mastered the advantages in the manufacturing process. The next step is of course to depend on our mood. If we are in a good mood, we will sell it to them. If we are in a bad mood, we will keep it for ourselves."
"However, this clause must be added to the agreement signed now. Will they recognize it if it is not sold by then?"
"Add a force majeure factor into it. At that time, the factory where we produce photolithography machines catches fire, a certain component is out of stock, or even the superiors issue an administrative order and prevent us from selling it. These are all force majeure factors!"
Zhang Rujin felt a chill in his heart.
