Chapter 2782
Exploiting Canon's Secrets
Chapter 2782 Exploiting Canon's Secrets
The next day, early in the morning.
As sunlight streamed into the courtyard, Yang Xiaotao stepped out on time, following Yu Zecheng's footsteps. The two then exchanged a glance and went to the locust tree nearby.
"How's it going?"
"It's done!"
"several?"
"Two big ones!"
"congratulations!"
"Joy and rejoice together!"
The two exchanged a brief conversation, and then Yang Xiaotao walked out.
Yu Zecheng went home to rest, having stayed up for three consecutive nights and was starting to feel the strain.
After leaving the courtyard, Yang Xiaotao opened the car door and walked straight to the Ninth Department, his expression serious.
Yu Zecheng's mission was complete, and his plan was about to begin.
I mentally reviewed the plan once again.
First and foremost, it's their department's job.
First, the inventory of 'Shiguang 70' has reached 50,000 units, and the daily production has reached 3,000 units.
According to surveys from the foreign trade sector, this speed is sufficient to meet global demand for the next year.
Of course, as the global economy develops, this output needs to be increased, and branch factories can be built if necessary.
Secondly, the inventory of new-era game consoles has reached 200,000 units, with a daily production of more than 5,000 units.
This is still constrained by semiconductor materials, but 200,000 units should be enough to crush Paradise Game Console.
What's more, this game console can also be connected to a television set to play, and the Tianjin Radio Factory prepared 20,000 television sets for this purpose.
It is said that recently, television factories across the country have received orders to produce televisions that can connect to game consoles.
He doesn't know exactly how many televisions there are now.
The only thing that Yang Xiaotao took seriously was the quality of the 'game cards'.
After all, with foreign technology, such cartridge-based game consoles could be copied in less than two years.
To maintain an advantage, it is necessary to focus on software.
If the games developed cannot consistently meet customer needs, they will eventually be phased out.
In conclusion, in terms of hardware, the Shiguang 70 copier and cartridge game console completely outperform any other copier or game console in terms of performance.
Yang Xiaotao is fully confident in this regard.
If the nine departments have done a good job, then the next step is for foreign trade to take charge.
According to Li Rong's plan for foreign trade, the Shiguang 70 photocopier and the game console will adopt two different strategies.
The Shiguang 70 copier takes a high-end, high-profile approach.
Li Rong plans to hold a press conference in Shanghai to showcase the Shiguang 70 copier under the spotlight worldwide, and will also present each invited reporter with a copier.
When Li Rong first proposed this plan, Mr. Chen had some concerns. However, after he explained that these newspapers needed photocopiers far more than factories and companies, Mr. Chen realized that one photocopier would not be enough for these newspapers.
Having tasted success, they naturally bought more Shiguang 70 copiers.
This is the sales strategy.
In contrast, game consoles have taken a low-key approach.
Unlike photocopiers, which play an important role in work.
Game consoles are simply toys for relaxation and entertainment.
People consider various reasons when making a purchase, such as the price being too high (it would take half a year's salary), the game not being fun, or other people saying it's not fun, etc.
Therefore, you need to give many reasons to buy a game console.
Of all these reasons, the one that convinces me the most is to try it myself.
Just like when video game consoles first appeared in Hong Kong, how many people liked them at the beginning?
But then, it spread like a virus, and within just a few days, everyone in Hong Kong knew about the 'New Era'.
This time, we'll start in Hong Kong again.
The difference is that, for reasons of secrecy, the factory in Hong Kong was unaware of the existence of this game console.
There's nothing we can do about it, after all, there have been leaks of secrets in Hong Kong before.
In short, not only did Mr. Chen agree with the solution proposed by the foreign trade department, but Yang Xiaotao also thought it was feasible.
Of course, this is also related to his lack of understanding.
Halfway there, Yang Xiaotao's thoughts drifted to the rising sun in the east.
The one who truly understands you is always your opponent.
Similarly, as a competitor of Canon, Yang Xiaotao, while not necessarily an expert on Canon, has certainly done some research on the company.
Just ten years ago, they developed their first SLR camera, successfully challenging the market position of German giants Leica and Zeiss.
Two years later, with a portable camera, the company sold over a million units worldwide, becoming a mainstream brand.
If the original timeline were to continue, in 1971 (next month), the other side would have developed a professional SLR camera, which would have become the official equipment for the Olympic Games.
From then on, its position in the industry was secured.
And now.
Yang Xiaotao rolled down the car window, and a cold wind blew in, making him feel chilly.
Success comes from secrecy.
Before accomplishing something, one should be like a hidden dragon, not yet in use, accumulating strength for a distant future.
Now that things are about to succeed, let's thunder roar through the heavens and crush him with a single slap.
The Jeep has arrived at headquarters.
Liang Zuoxin stood in front of the office building, followed by a group of security personnel.
The car stopped, and Wang Hao went forward and opened the car door.
Yang Xiaotao stepped down, and Liang Zuoxin stepped forward to salute, "Minister Yang."
Yang Xiaotao returned the greeting, then said seriously, "Old Liang, you've worked hard!"
Has Old Chen arrived?
Liang Zuoxin shook his head. "Not yet."
Yang Xiaotao nodded, not in a hurry to go in.
They took out cigarettes and lit them.
Five minutes later, a Velociraptor drove up the road and came to a steady stop in front of Yang Xiaotao.
Yang Xiaotao stepped forward to help open the car door, and Old Chen, wearing a military overcoat, got out. "Sorry to keep you waiting."
Yang Xiaotao shook his head, "Boss, I just arrived too."
After saying that, Yang Xiaotao and the other man followed behind Old Chen toward the office building.
At this moment, Li Hongfeng, Lao Hong, and others were already in the conference room.
Li Hongfeng's eyes felt a little sore, a result of staying up late.
Zhao Gang, who was standing next to him, was also rubbing his eyes.
Old Hong was whispering to Xu Yuanshan, both of them looking very serious, and they were talking about the factory's production.
Yang Youning, standing next to him, craned his neck trying to understand, but judging from his expression, he didn't understand.
Wang Guodong, on the other hand, sat there calmly, glancing occasionally at Yang Youning on his left, but Yang ignored him.
Then he looked at Chen Gong on the right, and found that the guy was either still half asleep or something, and kept chuckling to himself.
I was speechless.
At this moment, Chen Gong was overjoyed.
Outsiders might think I was the one who took the blame for the warehouse fire, but I know for sure that it wasn't a blame at all; it was an honor.
Just as they were feeling pleased with themselves, the conference room door opened, Liang Zuoxin walked in and stood at the door, and Old Chen appeared in front of everyone, followed by Yang Xiaotao.
In an instant, everyone in the room stood up.
As everyone watched Old Chen walk to the head seat, a chilling atmosphere seemed to fill the conference room. Everyone unconsciously slowed their breathing until Old Chen stopped at the table.
His gaze swept over everyone present. Old Chen did not sit down, but stood there, while Yang Xiaotao and the other man stood on either side of the table.
Old Chen just stared at everyone, remaining silent for a full minute.
"Comrades."
Old Chen braced his hands on the table, unleashing a terrifying aura from his body.
"Life in an island nation."
"That's incredibly arrogant."
"Canon, and that bullshit Paradise."
"That's incredibly arrogant."
"We're building a nuclear power plant, and he jumps out and starts interfering, saying this is wrong and that is not allowed. Who does he think he is?"
"We have to copy others when we make a game console or a photocopier. It's one thing to copy, but to come out and disgust us is another."
"A worthless piece of trash."
"How to do?"
Old Chen's gaze swept over everyone present.
"Fuck you!"
Yang Xiaotao roared, and then the whole room echoed with, "Fuck them!" Old Chen looked at the excited crowd and nodded with satisfaction.
That same youthful vigor, it's still the same.
He looked at Yang Xiaotao and said, "Then let's do it."
"Yes, I promise to complete the mission."
After watching Mr. Chen leave the conference room, Yang Xiaotao took over on-site command.
"Comrade Liang Zuoxin."
"To!"
Yang Xiaotao looked over, then took a deep breath, "Take people to load all the products from warehouses number one, two, and three onto trucks and deliver them to the Tianjin Wharf."
"Yes!"
Liang Zuoxin didn't mince words and turned to leave.
At this moment, the entire security department and factory protection team have assembled on the training ground, and the entire convoy is fully fueled and ready to depart at any time.
"Comrade Chen Gong."
"To!"
Chen Gong stood up excitedly.
"Work with the security personnel to load the goods safely and in an orderly manner."
"Yes!"
Chen Gong followed Liang Zuoxin out.
At this moment, everyone from the logistics department gathered in front of the warehouse.
Most of them didn't know what was in those warehouses, while those who did clenched their fists, suppressing the urge to 'show off,' and awaited orders.
"Comrade Yang Youning!"
"arrive."
"The publicity department will work with the foreign trade department to promote Shiguang 70. I want to see photos of Shiguang 70 in the newspaper this afternoon."
"Yes!"
Yang Youning looked at the crowd and then followed them out.
The propaganda team had been ordered to stand by long ago and was now fully prepared.
"Comrade Wang Guodong."
Wang Guodong never expected that he would have something to do at this time.
He hurriedly stood up and shouted with all his might, "Here!"
"Production in the workshop cannot be taken lightly. I need you to be there in person to ensure that there are no problems with production."
Wang Guodong grinned; he was an expert at this.
"Yes, I promise to complete the mission."
He ran out and quickly caught up with Yang Youning and Chen Gong.
Xu Yuanshan and Lao Hong exchanged a glance, then Xu Yuanshan shook his head with a hint of envy.
This is such blatant favoritism.
After Chen Gong, Yang Youning, and the others left, the atmosphere in the conference room became more relaxed.
Yang Xiaotao stopped standing and sat down, taking out a cigarette and lighting it.
"Old Li, Old Zhao, you two are in charge of contacting foreign trade. Li Rong will be in Shanghai to oversee things. If there are any problems, please communicate promptly."
Li Hongfeng and Zhao Gang immediately stood up, their expressions serious. "Leave it to us."
The two left the meeting room and then went to Zhao Gang's office next door.
There are two satellite phones there, making it easy to contact Shanghai.
"Uncle Xu!"
"You arrange it."
"You'll be in charge of things in Hong Kong. Take it slow and follow the requirements of foreign trade. This is a long-term job."
"You should contact the TV manufacturer when the time comes."
"Remember what I said: if you can't break through the current situation, try opening an arcade."
Xu Yuanshan nodded seriously.
"I see."
Xu Yuanshan then left as well.
At this moment, only Yang Xiaotao and Lao Hong were in the conference room.
Seeing Yang Xiaotao looking at him with a half-smile, Old Hong shook his head and sighed, "I knew it, I'd be the last one left."
Old Hong looked speechless, and Yang Xiaotao felt a little sorry for him, but when he thought about it, he realized that he really couldn't do it.
So he got up and walked over to Lao Hong, then sat down in the chair next to him. "Once this is done, I'll give you a month's leave."
"Stop talking nonsense. I'll be exhausted at my desk when I get back in a month."
Yang Xiaotao smiled awkwardly, "No, we still have Lao Li and the others helping us out."
Old Hong glanced at Yang Xiaotao, and finally had no choice but to accept it, saying, "I'm telling you, the way we're doing this, we're really not giving them any way to survive."
Yang Xiaotao shrugged, then lowered his head and instructed, "This is our best chance to buy Canon at rock-bottom prices. If we miss this opportunity, we won't have another chance."
Seeing how seriously Yang Xiaotao took it, Lao Hong also became solemn. "I know!"
"Remember, our target is their cameras!"
"This thing is one of their old foundations, and it's also the one with the most potential for development."
"To put it simply, they may have stumbled this time, but as long as their core strength remains intact, they will rise again."
"They'll definitely keep causing us trouble then."
"So this time we'll break him down completely, so he can never get up again."
Seeing that Yang Xiaotao looked like he was going to beat the other person to death, Lao Hong felt a surge of excitement.
This kind of economic battle, this battle without gunpowder, is no less intense than a real battle.
"I'm still a little unsure. I've never dealt with this kind of thing before."
When Lao Hong thought about the importance of this matter, he felt a little hesitant.
Seeing this, Yang Xiaotao quickly encouraged him, "No, Lao Hong, things have come this far, don't back down."
"Just think about it, this is a trip to Xiao Rizi's place. You will go there as a victor. How prestigious! So many people would envy this. It's a golden opportunity to be remembered for all time."
"Think about it again. Those beasts used to fly planes with their cameras on them. Their hands were stained with our blood too."
"Think about it again. Do you want this opportunity to take revenge yourself?"
After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Lao Hong opened his mouth, wanting to refuse again, but he couldn't quite bring himself to say it.
Seeing this, Yang Xiaotao quickly continued to deceive, "Besides, this time it's just to sign a document on behalf of our Ninth Department."
"The foreign trade department has already prepared everything else, so there's nothing else to do, right?"
Old Hong leaned back, looking at Yang Xiaotao's shrewd businessman-like appearance, and felt a strong urge to slap the guy.
This guy is such a smooth talker.
Seeing that Lao Hong was still like this, Yang Xiaotao spread his hands and said, "If you really have difficulties, then there's nothing I can do."
"I'll ask Mr. Chen for permission to go myself."
Old Hong's expression immediately changed upon hearing this, then his tone softened, "Ever since I boarded your pirate ship in Yangjiazhuang, I haven't had a single peaceful day."
"Alright, I'll go this time."
Old Hong readily agreed.
But in my heart I remained vigilant.
This kid doesn't want to go by himself, does he?
Considering Yang Xiaotao's personality, at this age, he shouldn't be showing off or having fun.
No, absolutely not.
This whole "buying the dip" thing is a trivial matter compared to Yang Xiaotao's safety.
I'll handle these small things myself.
Thinking this way, Lao Hong was actually filled with anticipation for the upcoming 'journey'.
Arrive in Edo as a victor, and then seize Canon for yourself right before Xiao Rizi's eyes.
then
Technology and accumulated experience all became part of the nine departments.
All of these became nutrients for building the revolutionary path.
Just like the nourishment we extracted from them back then.
"An eye for an eye, and Heaven will never forgive!"
Old Hong spoke harshly, and Yang Xiaotao knew that the matter was settled.
Returning to his seat, Yang Xiaotao sat down solemnly, crossed his legs, and said, "Now, let's watch the show."
Upon hearing this, Lao Hong mimicked Yang Xiaotao's tone and said, "This matter is a bit complicated. It would be great if there were an explanation."
As soon as he finished speaking, they both laughed.