Chapter 1662: National interest

Years later, when Huawei has grown into the world’s leading and top communications and consumer electronics industry giants, it defeated and stepped on its former competitors one by one, and attracted the world’s only superpower at all costs. Even if he was willing to fall to the ground while splashing dirty water and spreading rumors and slandering on various occasions, he also wanted to block this company. Ren Zhengfei himself became a symbol and symbolic sign representing the rise of China Technology. A reporter interviewed him. After going through the dilemma at the turn of the century, he gave the following meaningful answer after pondering for a long time:
"Back then, a friend gave me this paragraph. He said: Those who can't beat you will eventually make you stronger."
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John Chambers failed to wait for the good news in hope. The lawyer told him that after receiving Cisco’s strong-worded lawyer’s letter, China’s emerging communications company did not make any compromises. Instead, it hired Xiangjiang and the United States. Two well-known law firms have begun active actions. It seems that they are determined to start a lawsuit with Cisco.
Is it so tough?
John Chambers frowned and felt that it was necessary to submit a detailed report on this matter to the board of directors, and he also had to obtain the approval of the board of directors-such a lawsuit will inevitably affect Cisco's future operations. The activities have a certain impact. The board of directors needs to know in advance what changes these impacts may bring to the company’s operating performance. At the same time, the board of directors also needs to approve a large amount of funds-this kind of lawsuit in the United States is absolutely It's not cheap, even for a company like Cisco with an annual income of 20 billion. Of course, this is mutual. For the wealthy Cisco, it is actually an important means to bring down competitors.
The report was quickly sorted out, but Chambers was not able to obtain the executive approval of the board of directors immediately, because before entering the voting process, an unexpected important shareholder proposed to postpone, he needs a little time to communicate with another Important board members who have abstained from voting for many years have a good talk.
Tan Zhenhua waited for Skef Mellon's call.
"Eric, I saw the name of the law firm hired by Huawei. I guess you have been waiting for me to call you this phone, right?" The Mellon family's patriarch went straight into it very simply.
"Yes, Mr. Mellon, you guessed it right." Tan Zhenhua also didn't mean to deny it.
There was a brief silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a follow-up question: "As far as I know, that Huawei company has nothing to do with you. I have investigated and found that their shareholder structure is relatively simple. There is no investment of a penny from you there. I’m very surprised why you have to do your best to maintain that company. You have to know that although you are no longer a major shareholder of Cisco, you are still an important member of the company’s board of directors. Cisco has your interests."
"Mr. Skeff, how many years have we known each other?" Tan Zhenhua did not rush to answer his follow-up question, but asked a seemingly irrelevant question.
"...Uh, Eric, I can't remember, maybe, almost 20 years?"
"In 18 years, Mr. Skeff, 18 years, during these 18 years, we used to be very good partners. Many of the businesses we cooperated with are still growing and developing. I have asked myself many times, Have I ever done anything to apologize to you Mr. Skeff or the Mellon family? The answer is no. Even with Matthew’s incident, I was out of self-defense. I never provoked him, Mr. Mellon. ,Is it this way?"
There was silence in the earpiece again. This time it took longer, and it took a long time before Skef Mellon's deep voice came: "Eric, I'm sorry for your departure from the United States and what happened to Vivienne. , But that didn’t cause any substantial harm to you, right? And you know, those things were not my master’s, it was because some of your actions touched the national interests of the United States."
Tan Zhenhua sneered: "What a national interest, this word conceals too much ugliness and crimes, but Mr. Mellon, I need to remind you that this word is not for certain people. You can say this. I can do the same, so, now I am going to fight a lawsuit against Cisco for the national interest, and I will use my board of directors rights to vote against all voting matters, if necessary, I can still The secondary market increases my holdings of Cisco’s stock until the day when I can control it, but would you like to see the consequences of that, Mr. Mellon?"
"Eric, are you threatening me?"
"No, Mr. Mellon, I'm just stating a fact. The decision is always in your hands."
The receiver fell silent again, only the electric noise of the transoceanic telephone was making meaningless "sizzling" noises. At this moment, it seemed so harsh.
"Eric, how do you want to resolve this dispute?" Skef Mellon finally spoke again.
"An agreement, Cisco and Huawei have reached a permanent understanding agreement, free competition, is not the United States has been advocating?"
"Eric, you know that these are just lip service. Between the two of us, there is no need to mention those things. I can suggest that the board of directors carefully consider your opinions, but after this incident, I never hope This threat will be heard in the future."
"Maybe we can solve this problem more thoroughly and give me a reasonable exchange price. I can transfer all the shares of Cisco. Mr. Mellon, you or others can accept it."
"Deal, Eric, I hope you will be a trustworthy person."
"Then deal, Mr. Mellon, I guess you can't give even one example of my failure to keep my promise."
"Yes, whether you are a friend, a partner or an opponent, you are worthy of respect. I really hope to keep my friendship with you."
"Actually I am too, Mr. Mellon. In my heart, you have always been a respectable person, and I very much hope that you can always maintain a personal friendship with you. As a way of expressing my sincerity, Mr. Mellon, please accept A little gift from me."
"A gift? What is it?"
"Well, the exact statement is that a person, and a sweet little story, I guess, you will be very interested."
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