My 1999

Hearing Xu Liang's ambitious words, Wang Jian was deeply moved and felt heroic.

However, he did not rush to agree. He still wanted to see Xu Liang's layout for the other two cloud computing levels, so he asked directly:

"Mr. Xu, I would like to hear about Pangu Cloud's layout for PaaS and SaaS?"

“IaaS provides hardware, and PaaS provides a development platform.

In Pangu Cloud's PaaS development plan, Hongmeng Games, Penguin, Sina, and Jiahua will all participate and launch a game cloud platform together with Pangu Cloud to simplify the game development process and make game entrepreneurship easier.

In addition, Pangu Cloud will also launch an industrial cloud platform by combining resources provided by sister companies such as Kunlun Industrial, Torch Group, BOE, and SMIC, as well as companies in which Xu has a certain influence, such as BYT and Sinochem.

Make it digital, networked, automated and intelligent to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Hongmeng proposed the demand for an industrial Internet platform very early on, but current technology is far from being able to complete this arduous research and development task.

I dare to conclude that there will be companies that can provide such a powerful platform in the future.

Generally there are only two types: either companies with strong industrial manufacturing capabilities, such as Siemens and GE;

Or they are companies with strong information technology capabilities, such as Hongmeng and Microsoft.

If we can combine the strengths of industry and information technology, then our industrial cloud platform and industrial Internet platform will definitely be very competitive!"

Wang Jian nodded repeatedly, and then he asked: "Industrial Internet, this concept is very interesting. It seems that no one in the world has proposed it yet?"

Xu Liang smiled and said, "Yes, it was first invented by Hongmeng and Kunlun Industries because we are currently developing IoT technology and have some insights.

Only when the Internet of Things technology acts as a glue can the two industries be truly organically combined.”

Shen Xiangyang was very responsive and immediately realized the power of the integration of the two industries. He said, "This direction is very significant and may be equivalent to an industrial revolution."

Xu Liang said calmly: "Industry 1.0 is the steam age; Industry 2.0 is the electrical age; Industry 3.0 is the electronic information age.

Then Industry 4.0 must be "hard + soft", that is, manufacturing + Internet.

The size of our country's manufacturing industry accounts for an increasingly higher proportion of the global manufacturing industry, but it is quite regrettable that although the manufacturing industry is huge in scale and complete in categories, the levels are uneven. Some have just completed mechanization, while others are undergoing automation and informatization.

On the other hand, due to the large consumer population base, the level of development of consumer Internet in my country is second only to the United States.

Therefore, I think this is an opportunity for our country to rise. Whether we can transform the backward industries that Americans look down upon into advanced industries and high-end manufacturing, the key lies in Made in China 202..."

Xu Liang almost let the secret slip, and quickly changed his words: "It all depends on whether we can complete the industrial upgrade in the next ten to twenty years.

Hongmeng is a world-class Internet and high-tech company.

Kunlun Industrial Group is an industrial enterprise that is both technologically advanced in China and competitive internationally.

Our corporate mission is to take the revival of China's high-tech and industry as our responsibility and to integrate the feelings of family and country into the unremitting struggle of personal career.

The country has been calling on enterprises to go global. Hongmeng has already been successful, and Kunlun Industrial Group also has the basic conditions to go global.

We also hope to embark on a successful path of "using technology to drive industry and change China's backward manufacturing landscape", and pave a way for domestic peers who have ideals and dare to go global."

Xu Liang felt a little despicable.

In order to persuade the two to join Hongmeng, he did not hesitate to use the strong patriotism of the Chinese people.

Fortunately, my starting point is good.

If Pangu Cloud and the Industrial Internet can really develop, they can indeed promote the development of China's economy and industry.

Shen Xiangyang felt very excited. The grand blueprint drawn by the other party, especially the industrial Internet, made him want to jump into it immediately.

Every man, especially a capable man, doesn't want to accomplish something that will impress others and even go down in history!

Xu Liang's words hit the spot exactly.

"Is the artificial intelligence field I'm researching also important to the industrial Internet platform?" Shen Xiangyang asked subconsciously.

"That's for sure. The extraction, processing, and provision of specific solutions to large amounts of industrial data all require the participation of artificial intelligence."

Shen Xiangyang nodded excitedly, "I understand."

Although he has been in the United States for so many years and received a high salary, Shen Xiangyang has never become an American citizen. He still has a strong sense of family and country in his bones.

There is an unwritten rule in Silicon Valley that the top position for a Chinese person in a large company is a vice president, and senior vice presidents and above must be American citizens.

In order to promote Shen Xiangyang, Microsoft made an exception for him.

Of course, the artificial intelligence developed by Shen Xiangyang - Microsoft XiaoIce has also planted a flag for Microsoft in the field of cutting-edge technology, and is worthy of Microsoft's kindness.

Xu Liang looked at Wang Jian and continued to introduce: "The SaaS field refers to software services for enterprises and individuals.

We will only try to open up a few sets of office software, and leave the others to be developed by ecological partners.

After all, a company’s human resources are limited, and it is impossible to create a prosperous SaaS application ecosystem on its own. ”

Wang Jian smiled and said, "You are right. Only openness and win-win cooperation can bring us a future."

Xu Liang smiled and picked up the teapot on the table to refill the tea for both of them.

After each took a sip.

Shen Xiangyang suddenly asked: “Lu Qi said you want to make a voice assistant?”

“Yes, we want to develop a voice assistant as soon as possible and install it on Kunlun phones.

Start cultivating artificial intelligence as early as possible. Without data to feed it, it cannot grow. ”

Xu Liang looked at Shen Xiangyang with a smile on his face. The latter and Lu Qi were fellow students and both had PhDs in computer science from Carnegie Mellon University.

In his previous life, Lu Qi left Yahoo and joined Microsoft because he was recommended by Shen Xiangyang.

In this life, things are completely reversed. Lu Qi helps Xu Liang dig out Shen Xiangyang.

Now that he has some strength of his own, Xu Liang feels that he can no longer let these top Chinese talents wander outside. He must gather them under his own company as soon as possible to speed up the development of Hongmeng, Kunlun and other industrial sectors.

Of course, to recruit these top talents, we have to provide them with R\u0026D funds, cutting-edge projects, R\u0026D environment, etc.

Xu Liang believes that he can still provide these conditions, and he is now one of the leading figures in the Chinese science and technology community. If he raises his hand, he still has some appeal to Chinese scientific and technological talents.

Shen Xiangyang nodded, “In addition to voice assistants, are there other directions for exploring artificial intelligence?”

"The Torch Group has been developing autonomous driving research and development projects, Kunlun Mobile wants to start face recognition and fingerprint recognition projects, Kunlun Internet of Things wants to start smart home projects, and Youku (YouTube) wants to start smart video recognition..."

Shen Xiangyang laughed when he heard this. "These projects are indeed the exploration directions of artificial intelligence, but each project requires a huge amount of funds. You...?"

"I have made a little money in the capital market over the years, so I have no pressure to invest tens of billions of dollars in the field of artificial intelligence."

The two of them twitched their lips.

To describe it in words from more than a decade later is just too Versailles.

However, thinking of the other party's achievements in the financial industry and the performance that Hanhua has exposed over the years.

The staggering figure of tens of billions of dollars actually makes it seem possible.

"...Don't worry about the R\u0026D funding. I'll take care of it. You just need to focus on technical research and development."

Shen Xiangyang quickly said: "Mr. Xu, that's not what I meant. What I meant is that there may not be any return in the short term."

"I understand. It's long-termism. I dare to bet big even on the semiconductor industry, not to mention my traditional business of Internet IT."

Seeing how confident he was, Shen Xiangyang completely threw away the last bit of hesitation in his heart.

He stood up quickly and stretched out his right hand.

"Mr. Xu's kind invitation makes Shen Mouming feel deeply touched. In the future, I hope to work with you and do something for Pangu, Hongmeng, and the rise of Chinese technology."

Holding his right hand, Xu Liang's face was full of smiles.

"To be more precise, it is to open a new chapter in the era of Chinese science and technology together!"

Since idealism is more likely to impress people, he should have more of it.

At this moment, Wang Jian on the side was stunned for a moment. Did Shen Xiangyang agree to join so readily?

In his impression, this friend always plans before taking action and is very cautious in making any decision.

What he didn't know was that Lu Qi had already done a lot of preliminary communication work, and today's meeting was just Xu Liang's finishing touch.

“Dr. Wang, China really needs its own powerful cloud computing platform.

Now we have established certain advantages. Pangu Cloud has a large number of users not only in China but also abroad. We sincerely hope that you can join us in turning Pangu Cloud's first-mover advantage into an absolute leading advantage and build an indestructible moat! ”

Hearing this, and looking at Shen Xiangyang who had already joined, Wang Jian no longer hesitated.

Stand up and extend your right hand.

"Mr. Xu, since you trust me so much, it would be inappropriate for me to procrastinate any longer.

Honored to join Hongmeng! ”

Xu Liang shook hands with him with a smile on his face, then glanced at Shen Xiangyang next to him, feeling very satisfied.

With the joining of this pair of Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chick, Hongmeng's scientific research capabilities will definitely be taken to a higher level, and many R\u0026D projects can be officially launched.

Then, Xu Liang talked to the two about their official starting time.

Because they are corporate executives, it is impossible for them to join the company as casually as ordinary employees, especially since they have signed an agreement with Microsoft.

The good news is that both of them are about to expire their contracts. After submitting their resignations and handing over their current work, they will be able to join Hongmeng by the beginning of next year at the latest.

“Can you bring some people over?

Hongmeng is currently in great need of senior engineers. I heard that Microsoft Research Asia is full of talented people. Bringing more people over will also speed up our research and development progress. ”

Shen Xiangyang and Wang Jian looked at each other and felt a little embarrassed.

It would have been fine if he had just poached the two deans and vice deans, but Mr. Xu also wanted to wipe out Microsoft Research Asia.

I heard that Mr. Xu and Gates are good friends. Is it possible to be so cruel to friends?

Xu Liang saw the hesitation in the two men's eyes and did not make things difficult for them.

“You can bring as many people as you can, we won’t force you.

Next year I will send people to Silicon Valley to recruit people and offer higher salaries. I think some people will still be willing to return to China.”

The two smiled and thought that as long as they were not asked to change the name of Microsoft Research Asia to Hongmeng Research Asia, it would be fine. Otherwise, Microsoft would definitely not give up and it would easily increase the variables.

In fact, Xu Liang really had this dangerous idea of ​​killing all at once.

He had already found out that Microsoft Research Asia had 1,700 people, a gathering of the country's elite talents. If he could bring all of them over, it would not be too many and he could afford to support them.

But after all, he is a good friend of Gates, so he should have some moral ethics and not be so drastic, otherwise the US industry will be greatly affected.

After inviting the two to have lunch, Xu Liang personally saw them off.

Back in Jinyuan study, Li Jinling handed over a document.

"Mr. Xu, this is the annual report submitted by Jiahua."

"Put it down."

"Um."

"Sister Li, please call and ask to confirm the time when Andrew will arrive here."

"OK."

Seeing that he had no other instructions, Li Jinling left.

Picking up the 2007 annual report of Ka Wah Group, I found that the content is much richer than last year.

Today, Jiahua is a small giant in the pan-entertainment industry even on a global scale.

Its business scope is diverse.

Movies, TV series, music, animation, games, variety shows, theaters, peripheral products, and the online ticketing website "Maoyan" established at Xu Liang's request.

Throughout 2007, Ka Wah produced a total of 5 films, including two self-produced films, "The Piano Tuner" and "Love Call Transfer".

The former is the script given by Xu Liang.

The story takes place in Hong Kong.

The film cost 15 million yuan, and thanks to Xu's strong influence in the global entertainment industry and comprehensive distribution channels, the domestic box office exceeded 100 million yuan and the global box office exceeded 300 million yuan.

The adaptation rights were also bought by sister companies such as Universal, Vivendi, and Bandai.

"Love Call Transfer" is a business that comes to you completely on its own.

Co-produced three films, "The Warlords", "Curse of the Golden Flower" and "Lust, Caution".

The first two films accounted for 30% of the market share, the last film accounted for 20%, and they also obtained the distribution rights.

Throughout 2007, Golden Wah Films' total global box office revenue totaled 1.39 billion Chinese yuan.

In addition, 4 TV series were produced.

The department's total revenue was 1.57 billion Chinese yuan and its net profit was 420 million Chinese yuan.

The performance is still very good.

Animation can be said to be the best-earning department of the entire Jiahua Entertainment Group.

The film "Zootopia" invested nearly 100 million US dollars in research and development, and also involved its sister company "DreamWorks Animation" to do post-production.

It took three years to complete, and Xu Liang asked for no less than a hundred revisions before it was finally released this year.

Although the protagonist changed from a rabbit to a cat.

But it is humans' favorite pet besides dogs.

There are so many people who keep cats all over the world.

A larger base means more audience and more box office.

In half a year, "Black Cat Sheriff" grossed $1.06 billion worldwide, causing a sensation around the world.

The successive hits of two animated feature films instantly made Ka Wah Animation recognized by more and more people.

Especially in the country, he has become a hero.

As Jiahua Animation develops better and better, the animation department has been divided into three major studios.

One is the Beijing-based Panda Studio, which is responsible for developing 'animal'-themed animated feature films, such as Kung Fu Panda and Black Cat Sheriff.

One is the "Magic Shadow Studio" located in Shanghai, which is responsible for developing classic character IPs under Shanghai Film Group, such as "The Story of Afanti" and "Calabash Brothers".

The latest to be established is the 'Mythology Studio', which is responsible for the production of animated feature films based on various mythological stories, such as the recently launched "Jiang Ziya".

Compared with its strength in the animation field, Jiahua seems a little weak in the music field.

However, it took over the Greater China business of Universal Music Group, coupled with the original accumulation of Hongmeng Music.

Currently, Ka Wah has two major music labels, one is Ka Wah Music and the other is PolyGram.

The former is an ordinary singer, while the latter is a superstar.

As the behind-the-scenes producer of the domestic first-line variety shows "Super Girl" and "Super Boy", it signs more than a dozen outstanding young singers every year.

Over the years, we have accumulated nearly forty singers of various types.

PolyGram is at the other extreme.

From 2002 when Hongmeng acquired Universal Music to now, in the past six years, only 12 people have actually signed the contract, including Principal Tan, Zhang Xueyou, Aaron Kwok, Kelly Chen, Lowell Lo, Tsai Chin, Dao Lang, Eason Chan, Sun Yanzi, Tian Zhen, Liu Huan, and Zero Point Band.

Xu Liang took out his cell phone and called Jiahua Music Director Sui Fangmin.

The phone rang and was connected with a wave.

"Mr. Xu?"

"Director Sui, Happy New Year."

Sui Fangmin was flattered and replied with a "Happy New Year", "I saw from the company's monthly report some time ago that you have been in contact with Jay Chou, how is it going now?

Can he sign with PolyGram?"

As the only superstar-level music figure in China since the new century.

If Jay Chou can be signed, it will greatly enhance the popularity of Golden Wah Entertainment, especially the PolyGram label.

Of course, you can make a lot of money.

But he can see the benefits, and so can other companies.

Especially competitors such as Warner and Sony.

"Boss Xu, he... refused."

"Rejected? Why? Didn't the opportunity we offered him to participate in a Hollywood movie shoot impress him?"

"He said he wanted to start his own music company."

Sui Fangmin also knew that she was not doing her job well, so she quickly said, "Boss Xu, although we failed to get Jay Chou, the princess has agreed to sign with PolyGram after the contract with Sony expires."

Xu Liang smiled and asked, "How did you convince her?"

As the most famous female singer in China, Wang Fei is a hot commodity that all music companies are eyeing.

"It's mainly her husband, Li Yapeng. There's a clause in the contract we provided that allows him to obtain an investment share of no more than 100 million Chinese Yuan in each fund under Hanhua.

He had probably heard of Pacific Fund and Qinglong Fund, and asked a lot of questions about the two funds.

You can see that he is very interested.

Then the next day, the princess called and agreed to sign us."

Xu Liang nodded. He was deeply impressed by Li Yapeng, not because of his limited film and television experience and his business talent for owing '40 million'.

But it’s the real ability of the game’s beauties.

Look at other people’s girlfriend groups.

Rich girl Ke Lan, top domestic supermodel Qu Ying, actress Zhou Xun, and pop queen Wang Fei, who is in her fifties and almost a deadbeat, can still find a post-90s model who is 19 years younger than her.

Looking at the entire entertainment industry, only 'Wang Banbi' can compete with him in this ability.

After suppressing unnecessary thoughts.

"Talk to Li Yapeng in private, give him a bigger share, and ask him to help you sign the princess' contract as long as possible."

"yes."

After saying a few more words, Xu Liang hung up the phone.

Pick up the document and continue reading.

He couldn't help but frowned.

Although Jiahua Music has developed very well, its profits are not satisfactory.

Especially with the impact of online music, CDs are becoming increasingly difficult to sell.

Unfortunately, theft is rampant in China's current music copyright market, and apart from ringtones, not much money can be made.

Jiahua Music relies entirely on commercial performances and peripheral products to support itself.

In 2007, the total revenue was only 1.49 billion Chinese yuan.

It only increased by 5.4% compared to last year.

This is also due to China's rapidly developing economy, which has increased countless opportunities for commercial performances.

If it were to be overseas, the best situation would be that of Universal Music, which was able to barely stabilize its revenue after a wave of declines, but forget about growth.

Compared to the music business, the fastest declining business of Jiahua in the past two years is actually variety shows.

From 2004 to now, the ratings of "Super Boy and Super Girl" have been visibly declining.

The ratings once reached a peak of 11.65% in 2005, but dropped to less than 7% in 2007.

It has dropped by almost half.

If it weren't for Jiahua's "Super Girl" and "Super Boy" taking turns instead of just hyping them up separately, giving the audience some room to savor the show, the ratings would have dropped even faster.

"Kunlun Fight" is limited to its audience. Although its revenue has been growing continuously in the past two years, its ratings have always hovered around 2%.

It is difficult to break through for a long time.

Although the ratings don’t increase much each year, they are very stable, which is a rare consolation.

In addition, under the hosting of Fan Xiaopang, Jiahua also co-organized an interview program called "People" with Youku (YouTube).

Mainly invite business and technology elites.

It is not broadcast on TV, but mainly on Youku website.

With the help of Youku's global channels, it is dubbed in English.

Each video has more than three million views.

Not bad.

In 2007, the three programs brought Jiahua a revenue of 575 million Chinese yuan and a net profit of 137 million yuan.

Xu Liang picked up the phone and called Li Zhining, who was in charge of variety show business at Jiahua.

The big boss called personally, which made Li Zhining, who had joined Jiahua for four years, feel very nervous. Especially this year, the variety show department did not perform well. He was even more worried that he would be fired.

"Mr. Xu?"

The unusually respectful voice made Xu Liang stunned for a moment, but he guessed what he was thinking.

"The performance of the variety show department this year is a bit bad. How are you going to solve it?"

Li Zhining was shocked and said quickly: "Boss Xu, our solution mainly has two points.

First, innovate and use excellent creativity to increase the appeal of old programs.

Second, add new variety shows.”