Chapter 130 Is there a personal grudge?
While tailwinds are raging in the capital market.
Midnight Eastern Time.
Private residence of State Senator Best Whiteman.
Andrew, CEO of Daotong, visited late at night.
To his surprise, this was not a personal meeting.
There are already two drone practitioners like him sitting in the living room.
And he knows both of them.
A man named Chandler from Sikorsky Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, represents the interests of military drones.
Another one from Chipley Technology, named McGruder, represents the interests of industrial drones.
Andrew himself represents the interests of consumer-grade small drones.
"Relax, Andrew, in a sense, we are all comrades on the same front."
As the host, Whiteman brought a glass of red wine.
Andrew then understood after taking the wine glass.
It turns out that this is a two-way investment.
As a start-up company, ARB searched for politicians across the United States for investment when the company was first established.
Finally they settled on Best Whiteman.
Although this young and powerful state legislator has no major achievements, he has a good personal relationship with the next candidate.
The media thinks 99 percent of the time he will be the running mate.
This means that he has the potential to become the second in command.
When ARB selected Whiteman, Whiteman was also seeking support from the technology industry.
Silicon Valley has always been a vote bank for its opponents, and he cannot move it.
However, there are many start-up companies in the emerging industry of drones, and most of them have not made a clear stance.
So he chose the drone industry.
He proposed proposals on the drone industry again and again, protecting the interests of the three companies present.
So now.
The four of them formed a solid alliance.
Since the end of the Pearl River Air Show.
The discussion about drones is getting more and more heated.
The Internet aside, word of mouth spreads even among politicians.
That's why Badman facilitated this meeting.
"Andrew, you went to the scene in person, what do you think?"
"It's impressive."
"What specifically does it mean? Chendun Technology? Three-Body Plan? "
Whiteman has seen these words frequently recently.
At first he just thought it was an Internet hype.
But when more and more media got involved, he had to take it seriously.
He was not able to analyze the details of this plan at a technical level, so he could only place his hope on insiders like Andrew.
But at this moment.
Andrew shook his head.
"When I say impressive, I mean other things. I think Chendun Technology is below the standard."
"How should I put it?"
"The plan they came up with is unrealistic. It is absolutely impossible to achieve beyond the current industrial level they are at.”
Andrew only heard that the Trisolaris plan will use domestically produced turbofan aviation engines.
This plan was sentenced to death.
So he didn't listen carefully to what was said later.
“If a similar plan is released by a state-owned enterprise or a military research institute, I think there is still a slight possibility.”
“Chendun Technology... I admit that their technology is excellent. "
"But it will take at least ten to twenty years to reach that level."
Hearing Andrew's description, Whiteman looked back at the other two people.
Although they did not speak.
But they all nodded to a certain extent.
So.
Whiteman felt a little relieved: "What do you mean by impressive?"
"The completeness of the industrial system."
Andrew blurted out.
“My biggest feeling at this air show is that the gap between their military enterprises and private enterprises is infinitely narrowing.”
“Especially in the drone industry.”
“In the past, the technology of military companies was at least one generation, two generations, or more than ten years ahead of private companies.”
“But now, I am not sure how big this gap is.”
Recall what I saw at the air show.
Andrew felt incredible.
Any unknown small business can come up with a solution for large fixed-wing drones.
As for rotor drones, they are even worse.
Leading companies have begun to roll out more intrinsic functions such as sensing and power.
The gap has widened infinitely.
Hearing this, McGruder nodded with infinite approval.
“In the current market, it is difficult for anyone engaged in the drone industry to avoid the Rabbit industry chain.”
“Although there is a strict ban in China that prohibits us from using Rabbit parts.”
“But who can get around it?”
"Even if firmware can be circumvented, technology cannot."
Chandler suddenly looked up at Andrew: "Just like ARB, they have been in litigation with DJI and Chendun, suing them for intellectual property infringement. ."
"But Andrew, tell the truth."
"Who copied whom?"
Andrew remained silent, which was considered an answer to the question.
But all practitioners know it.
The so-called infringement is just a pretext, used to embarrass others in lawsuits.
I really want to pull the plane out and break it down.
Not a single piece of technology or firmware for ARB’s machines is self-developed.
Seeing that the topic was a little skewed and the war was being directed towards one of his own people, Whiteman immediately corrected him.
"So what do I need to worry about? Technology or the market?"
Chandler blurted out: "War."
"I don't understand."
From Luo Chandler Ma naturally looks at the problem from the perspective of an arms dealer.
“In the past five years, all battlefields have proven one point – drones are the mainstream of modern warfare.”
"A Merkava costing millions of dollars can be destroyed with a drone costing only a few dozen dollars."
"Similar situations have happened countless times before our eyes."
“But! This is just an example of those countries that don’t have enough to eat.”
“Imagine what if it were them?”
That’s it. .
The picture in his mind sent a chill down Whiteman's back.
It’s exciting to think about it.
Once caught in a war, countless civilian factories were converted to military use.
Don’t say anything else.
Just a few market leaders can be converted into planetary motherships on the spot.
Drones will be as common as grenades.
While Whiteman was meditating, Andrew spoke again.
“Take Chendun Technology as an example.”
“Although the Three-Body Plan is more like a scam.”
“But their design and industrial capabilities cannot be underestimated. ”
"Although they keep saying that they are a private company, I think you, the congressman, also know it."
"The fact that Rabbit has two aircrafts is inseparable from them."
Whiteman nodded: "Except In addition, the latest news is that they have reached a foreign trade agreement with a big dog and are preparing to export one of the aircraft."
Chandler: "This is no longer as simple as touching our cake."
Indeed.
This is shitting on their heads.
I dare to think about oil today.
I dare to think about US dollars tomorrow.
Whiteman thought deeply for a while, but felt helpless.
“All sanctions have been implemented, but they have no effect.”
McGruder suddenly raised his head after speaking the least.
Compared to the other two, he didn't care about those illusory confrontation theories at all.
He only cares about his own interests.
The situation before him was that Chendun Technology was unparalleled in the industrial field.
There are many technologies that he dreams of and cannot get.
So he suggested tactfully: "Since sanctions are useless, let's try another method."
"For example?" Everyone raised their heads.
“Use capital to dismantle them.”
That’s it. Whiteman's eyes spoke volumes.
"I'm afraid this is not a suggestion, is it? I heard that you seem to have taken action in the capital market."
Seeing that he could no longer hide it, McGruder told the truth: "Chendun is a private company, we can't Start with equity."
"But his strategic partner Shunfeng is not monolithic."
"I bought some of their stocks."
"But. It is almost impossible to control such a listed company through the secondary market..."
Speaking of which.
Whiteman frowned in thought.
Using capital to invade Tongfeng is one way.
“Go on.”
“If we can gain the right to speak within the board of directors of Shunfeng, it should have some influence on Chendun.”
"You know, Shunfeng is also an excellent company. Even if it fails, there will be rewards in equity."
"Although the cost is a bit high, it is definitely worth it."
McGruder said After finishing, he looked at the two people around him.
Especially Chandler from Loma.
He had seen this approach a long time ago.
But to gain certain control, capital is a big problem.
He can't come up with that much money alone.
If he could, he would have acted on his own.
After a while.
Chandler nodded: "I think it is feasible to a certain extent. I can go back and connect in series to see other people's attitudes."
Andrew has nothing to help with capital.
We can only make suggestions on methods.
Appear useful.
He said: "Shunfeng is essentially a family business, so agents must find people close to them."
"The good news is, I heard that the actual controlling family of Shunfeng We are in a sensitive period of power transfer.”
"There should be an opportunity."
Looking at the three people gradually reaching an agreement.
Whiteman naturally has no objection.
He is willing to provide help in Congress and take the lead in setting up a consortium to capitalize on Shunfeng...
Two: thirty late at night.
Andrew just walked out of Whiteman's manor and returned to his car.
After driving ten kilometers.
He took out a barely used mobile phone from the storage compartment of the car.
There is only one app on your phone.
And it is not a publicly released app, it is a program he specifically found someone to write for instant messaging.
There is only one contact in the program.
He condensed all the knowledge of this meeting into a 100-word essay in Chinese and sent it to this contact.
……
……
Qianjiang.
Chendun Technology.
Chen Chen's cell phone suddenly rang, and he waved to Cao Zihua who came to report on his work.
“You guys go out for a moment, I’ll answer the phone.”
Cao Zihua tilted his head and asked: “Why do you have to carry someone else’s back?”
“It’s not a betrayal. People are carrying you.”
"..."
After Cao Zihua left, Chen Chen took out his mobile phone again.
Zhou Xu’s tone on the phone was very exciting.
“Little boss, I saw the plan you announced at the air show. Damn it, it’s awesome.”
“Do you believe it?”
"I don't believe it."
Chen Chen looked at the phone with a dark expression on his face.
I don’t believe it, so I blew it.
There’s nothing more to say, right?
"Where is Yingjiang? How is the response to the Three-Body Plan?"
When it comes to this.
Zhou Xu felt excited.
“It’s all going crazy on the Internet, they’re all bragging about it.”
“What about the upper management?”
“The upper management is relatively sensible and thinks it may be beyond the current level.”
Chen Chen nodded.
The effect is actually as expected.
The nature of the tasks assigned by the superiors is this, causing pressure from public opinion.
As long as there is enough discussion on the Internet, it doesn’t matter whether the higher-ups believe it or not.
Think of this.
Chen Chen changed the subject and paid attention to Zhou Xu himself: "How are you? Is it going well there?"
"It's going well, it's going well."
"We didn't invest. He's a state legislator."
"This guy is probably going to get a bad election, and he has a certain chance of becoming the second-in-command..."
Chen Chen sat on the chair, listening to Zhou Xu's chatter. I couldn't help but want to laugh.
Zhou Xu is not a very skilled person, but he is full of people and sophistication.
Building relationships is a set process.
At first he just gave Zhou Xu a suggestion to find a backer for Daotong.
Unexpectedly.
People really found a big one.
And you can hear it.
Zhou Xu was also anxious.
It stands to reason that successfully entering the other side's market and establishing a firm foothold can be considered a pretense.
If this were to be done in China, he would already be showing off.
But because of the special nature of his work, he could not tell others about these achievements.
I can only talk to the little boss.
Chen Chen recognized Zhou Xu’s achievements one by one.
Especially the CEO, Chen Chen liked it very much.
“The man named Andrew made a good choice. I met him at an air show and he is a capable person.”
“Yes, I think so too. Speaking of him, I I almost forgot to say the real thing..."
Zhou Xu spent five minutes.
Reported to Chen Chen verbatim what Andrew reported to him.
And repeatedly asked.
"Anyway, they are definitely going to attack Shunfeng. You must warn the little boss lady."
"Who?"
"Mr. Wei!"
The little boss lady...
Chen Chen pursed his lips.
Since everyone is in the United States, why don’t you forget to spread rumors?
He originally wanted to explain.
But when he saw another call coming in, he made a few hasty remarks and answered Zhang Mingrui's call.
"Hey, Deputy Director Zhang, what are your instructions?"
"Oh, don't call me my job title. Isn't that disgusting? I'll call you to remind you."
“What happened?”
“The confidentiality front has achieved results. It is said that Yingjiang is planning to take action against Shunfeng. I think you are close to Mr. Wei, so go and alert Mr. Wei.”< br>
Chen Chen heard this.
I couldn’t help but be curious.
According to Zhou Xu.
Andrew went to the congressman’s private house to chat and obtained the information.
Time has just passed one o'clock.
Zhang Mingrui knew it right away?
So he tentatively asked: "Is it an official decision or what to say?"
"No, it is just a secret meeting between some politicians and drone capital at the moment, but it will be implemented soon."
"Secret meeting... Our confidentiality front is too long, isn't it? Everyone knows about the secret meeting?"
"Don't worry about this. In addition, I want to ask you, are you with ARB? Do people have personal grudges?”
Chen Chen couldn't help but want to laugh: "No~"
"That's strange, why are these grandsons biting you and not letting go?"
"Don't make it."
"It doesn't matter, please pay attention and remember to remind Mr. Wei."
(End of this chapter)