Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 669 Good Cards Cannot Be Wasted
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Tang Huan handed over the asset reorganization opinions he had instructed to his assistant.Since it involves many companies to digest, only the secretariat that is directly subordinate to him can take care of the overall scheduling and supervision.

"I understand that you have doubts about the profitability of Li's Online." Tang Huan looked at Michael Aldridge and smiled slightly, "I have already won the best possible negotiation terms from British Telecom. Li's Online is in The cost pressure will be greatly reduced. The brand of Lidehusheng is not bad, which is just suitable for expanding the online service of the new model. This move is not to increase the burden on you again, and its income and expenditure will go on another line.”

At this stage, the exploration of computer Internet services is mainly concentrated in the United States, such as commercial companies such as America Online.It is also worth mentioning that France's MiniTel also belongs to this category, but it is led by France Telecom and operated with national resources.This is determined by the philosophy of the left-wing faction currently in power in France.

Although the United Kingdom followed the trend of the times to build a welfare state after the Second World War, after Mrs Thatcher came to power in 1979, the privatization process started vigorously, and it would not follow the French approach.

What's more, BBCMicro, the personal computer project launched by the British Broadcasting Corporation, was completely defeated by similar products represented by Fangyuan PC, and it was even revealed that Jimmy Savile sexually assaulted a minor. A major scandal, along with a plummeting credibility, caused a huge public relations crisis, causing Mrs. Thatcher to become increasingly conservative in her decision to use state-owned resources.

However, the United States as far away as France is doing this kind of computer application attempts to serve the public. The United Kingdom can't be too far behind, and the emergence of Li's Online just fits the general trend of wanting nothing.

Another positive factor is the privatization of British Telecom promoted by the Thatcher government, which in turn brought about competition in the telecommunications industry.

The continuous transformation of the British telecommunications industry is more representative of the worldwide development trend.Unlike the United States, which was handed over to private individuals to fend for themselves at the beginning, a commercial super giant - the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, which was originally part of the postal service and was merged by the British Royal Mail in 1912, was born. Most of the telephone exchanges of local governments in the UK specialize in telephone services, forming a national monopoly.

During this period, the British Royal Mail was operated in the form of a government department. It was not until the 1960s that it was transformed into a state-owned enterprise and the monopoly was initially released.

In 1981, the British telecommunications industry ushered in major changes. According to the "Telecommunications Act" passed by the Parliament, the telecommunications business separated from the Royal Mail and became an independent state-owned enterprise BritishTelecom - British Telecom is BT, and then the British government _ In 1984, it sold 50.00% of the state-owned shares, officially launching the privatization of British Telecom.

At the same time, the British government liberalized the telecommunications monopoly and attracted competitors to British Telecom. The first one was Mercury Communications established by the Great Eastern Cable and Telegraph Company, which was also privatized. And new companies such as Vodafone Companies have also been established one after another to enter the telecommunications field.

It has to be said that it is indeed good to introduce a competition mechanism. This pressure from the outside, coupled with Tang Huan's lobbying from the inside as an important shareholder, secured the most relaxed environment possible for the establishment of Li's Online.

You must know that the computer Internet at this stage still mainly relies on the existing public telephone network. What kind of tariff packages commercial companies such as America Online and Li's Online can provide customers completely depends on the cost of this area.

Tang Huan has his own plans for the industries involved in IT-actively participate in the traditional areas, and strive for dominance in the emerging areas.

According to this plan, with the help of Li's voice brand, we will first localize online services in the UK. After a few years, the throughput capacity of the transatlantic communication cable will be sufficient, the future of the Internet will become clear, and the market will increase, and then let the United States Online and Li's online are combined into one.

Seeing that Tang Huan had all the considerations and didn't make a random decision, Michael Aldridge seemed a little embarrassed, "Actually, I'm also very confident in the prospect of online services, but AOL's burning of money, The profit time is really prohibitive.”

Tang Huan laughed understandingly, "This is indeed a money-burning game that tests confidence and patience."

Because Michael Aldridge's heart is not generally longing for the IT army led by Mr. Richest Man, so the acquisition and reorganization of Li's Voice, the resistance from human interference can be almost ignored, and even Tang Huan's ears are a little clearer. He still put his main energy on communicating with Michael Aldridge, the leader.

"In order to let more British people realize this brand-new model of online services as soon as possible, I plan to let Prince Edward of the royal family serve as the director of Li's Voice to increase attention."

Michael Aldridge smiled wryly: "This little prince won't become more and more chaotic, I really don't know how to properly position him in the company."

"He's just a young man in his early twenties, and he's easy to grasp." Tang Huan waved his hand, signaling Michael Aldridge not to worry about others.

After a while, the assistant came over and reported, "Boss, we have contacted Kensington Palace and Prince Charles is here."

Tang Huan nodded slightly, and said to Michael Aldridge: "Her Majesty and members of the royal family will visit the East in October. I will help arrange some trivial matters, so I will stay in England for a few more days. Don't worry too much. "

Michael Aldridge nodded knowingly, and after he took his leave, Tang Huan set off for Kensington Palace, the residence of the Charles and his wife in London.

In fact, this royal palace not only lives with the crown prince and his family, but also other members of the British royal family, such as Princess Margaret, the queen's younger sister.

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After being led by the servants to the residence of the Prince of Wales, Tang Huan couldn't help being taken aback. Gein didn't see Charles, only Diana was playing with her two sons—William and Harry.

"Little prince, do you still remember who I am?" Tang Huan asked William, who was over four years old this year.

"You are the richest person in the world." After thinking for a while, William gave a dumbfounding answer.

Tang Huan shook his head with a smile, and then asked Diana, "Why, isn't the prince here? I asked my subordinates to call just now."

After Diana handed her two sons to the servants to take away, she replied unabashedly: "I ordered you to answer so. Charles was not even here yesterday."

"Are you trying to make trouble?" Tang Huan frowned slightly, his heart was still calm, he pointed to the delicate small bag on the coffee table, and said with a smile: "Her Royal Highness remembers what I said yesterday. Of course I won’t forget that set of jewelry, and I’ve brought it with you by the way, so you might as well appreciate it.”

"Tang is more careful." Diana smiled, and then fiddled with the jewels without notice, and finally picked up a diamond necklace and said, "Can you help me put it on?"

Tang Huan hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "I am willing to serve you."

Diana is a big ocean horse with a height of about 1.7 meters [-]. Wearing a necklace is not competent for ordinary people. No matter how careful Tang Huan is, it is inevitable to have skin-to-skin contact and enjoy the scenery.

"You have a good eye, I like it very much, as a thank you, how about I arrange dinner?" Diana invited with watery eyes.

However, in front of Mr. Richest Man who is still sober-minded, this kind of obsequiousness is not a hint of stripping naked, but the glittering golden light and faint holy light before.

Due to the profound hype skills of the British media, as the heroine of the luxury wedding of the century, Diana has always been a world celebrity, and her clothing has become the focus of attention. If anyone’s luxury goods appear on the Princess of Wales , which saves thousands of hard advertising.

The set of jewelry that Tang Huan brought over was one of a large number of luxury brands he had collected, and it seemed to match Diana, a supermodel, very well.

In addition to her obvious commercial value, Diana also had a role in politics that is easily overlooked, that is, she had an extraordinary influence on the growth of the two young princes.

Diana's other, and most important, value to be tapped is her charisma in public welfare and charity.

In the original time and space, the reason why Diana had a series of extramarital affairs, but she was still respected by the mainstream media and loved by most British people, was not only due to her success in portraying herself as a victim of royal rules through the media, The more important reason is her outstanding contribution to charity.

"Helping the weakest and helpless people in this society is my greatest joy, the content of my life, and the arrangement of fate. If you encounter any difficulties, as long as you call to me, no matter where I am, I will help you Run away."

Perhaps this sentence that Diana herself said can express her motivation for devoting herself to philanthropy.

Thinking about the value of Diana's good card in his mind, how could Tang Huan still have the idea of ​​being lively and fragrant in his heart?
He has held the title of richest man for many years and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Therefore, making money is no longer the main goal. Using his thoughts and ideas to influence the entire world is the ultimate pursuit and winning people's hearts. Inevitably it becomes the most important and most difficult part.

From this perspective, Diana is quite valuable.Otherwise, Tang Huan wouldn't have spent so much time here.

Seeing that Tang Huan just smiled and said nothing for a long time, Diana asked suspiciously: "Why, do you want to tell me that you don't have time at night?"

Tang Huan smiled slightly, and complimented: "I think, after receiving the invitation from the princess, anyone will put down everything at hand and go to the appointment happily."

Diana laughed happily, "Then why are you still hesitating?"

"The princess seemed to have encountered a certain dilemma in life, so she wanted to find a breakthrough with me." Tang Huanyi pointedly pointed out.

"Does it matter?" Diana, who was being talked about, was a little unhappy, "I am attractive to you, and you are also attractive to me, isn't that enough!"

"The fire cannot be contained in the paper. If this is the case, then we are just an ordinary couple among the many gossips in the history of European royal families. After a night of fun, it still does not help to completely solve the difficulties in the princess's heart." Patience. Tang Huan tried his best to dissuade Diana from the perspective of her own interests.

"As long as Charles and I are even, that's enough." Diana said bitterly.

"Then what do you think of me, the richest man? A multi-purpose puppet tool? That's too much to look down on yourself!" Tang Huan, who was constantly complaining, made a sympathetic look, and sighed pitifully, "Princess I can understand your grievances, but although you come from a famous family, you are still very weak in front of the powerful royal family, they can completely push the responsibility on you and make you bear all the infamy."

Diana was silent for a while, then stared at Tang Huan, and asked tentatively: "No matter what, as long as you are willing, you, the richest man, have enough power to protect me, don't you?"

"It's really shallow!" After Tang Huan snorted secretly, he revealed the truth leisurely, "The princess is beautiful, but for most men in the world, the most attractive thing is her noble status. As far as your current situation is concerned, as long as you maintain this aura, you will be unable to resist any measures taken by the royal family, and neither can I. Public opinion cannot be controlled by force."

Hearing what Tang Huan said so rudely, Diana's face suddenly turned cold and she said calmly: "In the final analysis, it's not you who's afraid. You can leave, timid man."

"The speed of falling out is really fast." Tang Huan was speechless. After looking at the somewhat annoyed Princess of Wales for a while, he smiled softly, "Could it be that you are willing to be in the position of a resentful woman in the palace? Don’t you want to become stronger and have the world side with you?”

"What should I do to become powerful?" Diana asked sarcastically, "Rich or powerful?"

Tang Huan shook his head with a smile, and began to point out the direction for the other party, "At this stage, although the princess is a focus of attention among the media and the public, it is only acting in accordance with the traditional rules of the royal family, and finally becomes a symbol representing the royal family. You need the influence that is completely your own, with a brand-new code of conduct, to go to the more real people, use the resources you can mobilize, alleviate the suffering there, and create a completely different society that is not the royal family that acts in public and superficially. Charity, like power, is what men fight for."

Speaking of this, Tang Huan's hand slowly clenched into a fist in mid-air, and shook it, "At that time, someone will listen carefully and truly understand the princess' distress, and you will no longer be alone and helpless, Because many people are on your side, supporting you, and loving you. Isn't it better to be a respected "people's princess" than a dissatisfied woman who only pursues physical pleasure? What's more, I know that the princess is born with compassion and compassion, and has the original motivation to devote herself to charity."

(End of this chapter)