RBCT Chapter 916 There Are Later People (4K)
Chapter 916 There Are Later People (4K)
Chapter 916 There Are Later People (4K)
The head of SMIC resigned.
Although the news was announced in the United States, it quickly hit the domestic semiconductor industry in the middle of the night.
Whether it is raising his arms and mobilizing talents and funds to go to the mainland, or catching up with the international level and successfully shortening the gap in semiconductor technology, Zhang Rujing has done his best to do the best within his ability.
从2000年到2008年，中芯先后克服了资金、人才、设备、技术等困难，陆续建成250、180、130、90nm等生产线，成为全球前十大晶圆厂。
Despite the setbacks such as the downturn of the DRAM cycle and the lawsuits filed by Taiji during this period, as long as Zhang Rujing, the leading figure, is still in SMIC, it will give people confidence in the company's development like a magic needle.
However, with yet another settlement between the two companies, the news of the night was somewhat chilling.
Fang Zhuo's phone rang from time to time at night, and he felt the doubts, confusion, and shock of many people, including peers, leaders, and high-level executives inside the core and ice core.
How did this happen?
What impact will it have?
Because it happened suddenly, Fang Zhuo could only express his views from the sidelines for a while. SMIC has always been at a disadvantage in the entanglement with Tai Ji. In the first half of the year, there was bad news from the US court. This time... this time it is true Some of the bad ones broke through the expected bottom line.
Fang Zhuo comforted some people, and was comforted by some.
At dawn, he had a phone call with Jiang Shangzhou, who had urgently finished the meeting. On the one hand, he listened to SMIC's temporary disposal, and on the other hand, he expressed his support for SMIC's future development.
Before SMIC introduced new investors, Fang Zhuo held 5% of the shares, and Datang Telecom was already a shareholder.
There were more phone calls after dawn, and interviews from the media flew in front of me through different channels and were all declined.
"You haven't slept much this night, now take a nap for a while." Seeing that Fang Zhuo's phone was quiet for a while, Su Wei said so.
"Don't sleep, Xiao Liu's car is already below, there is a meeting in the city, I want to hear my thoughts." Fang Zhuo shook his head, "Make me a cup of coffee."
Su Wei frowned but didn't object. Knowing that today was a special situation, she just said after making coffee, "Is there anything in the company that I can help you with?"
"Yongke Real Estate has an appointment to come over. It depends on the design plan of the new headquarters. You can also take a look at it." Fang Zhuo pondered, "I will arrange the Yike business on the way. There is only one important meeting, and I will postpone it until tomorrow." , and the trivia about going to Xiangjiang to watch Morningstar’s listing.”
Su Wei nodded slightly.
After a while, she said softly: "Enough is enough, don't put so much pressure on it."
From the time she heard the news last night until now, she could see the seriousness on Fang Zhuo's face the most.
"Actually, I don't feel that much pressure. After all, this is SMIC's business. My shareholding is only to support Mr. Zhang and Dr. Jiang." Fang Zhuo shook his head, "What happened is what happened. The most important thing now is instead What to do in the future, where will this 'post-Zhang Rujing' era go."
Su Wei asked, "Where do we go?"
Fang Zhuo sighed, "Yes, where do we go?"
……
Rujing Zhang is a leading figure in the mainland semiconductor industry.
Although there is a rising star, Bingxin, who has taken a step ahead in the manufacturing process of the fab, Zhang Rujing has been immersed in the industry for decades, and has promoted the progress of the mainland industry with his own efforts, and has a very high reputation.
Fang Zhuo did not have the prestige of this professional background and senior experience.
Therefore, during the day when Zhang Rujing flew back to Shencheng from the United States, Fang Zhuo witnessed a kind of panic from the heart inside SMIC. The management and employees of different factions raised a question at the same time, what should SMIC do?
When Zhang Rujing landed, SMIC's plan was released with his approval. Jiang Shangzhou will serve as the chairman of SMIC as an independent non-executive director to balance the forces of various factions and appease internal and external emotions. The CEO will invite Wang Ningguo Dr. takes over.
Needless to say, Jiang Shangzhou played a big role in SMIC's landing in Shanghai, and he has always been trusted by all parties. In particular, his own administrative background can also balance the considerations from above.
As for Wang Ningguo, his experience is somewhat similar to that of Zhang Rujing. He was born in the Mainland, grew up in Taiwan, studied in the United States, has rich experience in the semiconductor industry, and eventually returned to the Mainland to develop the semiconductor industry.
It's just that he is better at the field of materials and equipment.
From 05 to 07, Wang Ningguo served as the CEO of Hua Hong Group. However, under the influence of multiple complicated factors, Hua Hong's 12-inch production line was shelved, and he left Hua Hong sadly.
Because Huahong is in Shanghai, Jiang Shangzhou is very familiar with Wang Ningguo and believes in his ability. This time, he strongly recommends this professional manager with a brilliant overseas experience as CEO.
Another very important reason is that Wang Ningguo can gain the trust of SMIC's internal Taiwanese people.
Fang Zhuo was not familiar with Wang Ningguo, but since Zhang Rujing had seen such a plan, it might be the most suitable arrangement at the moment.
Only half a day later, Wang Ningguo agreed to the invitation from SMIC and was willing to serve as the head of the mainland company again.
Half a day later, SMIC issued an announcement, confirmed by the board of directors, accepted Zhang Rujing's resignation due to personal reasons, appointed Wang Ningguo as executive director of the board of directors, president and CEO of the group, and appointed independent non-executive director Jiang Shangzhou as co-chairman.
At the same time, there is also a statement submitted to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that Zhang Rujing will no longer serve as the company's representative, and Jiang Shangzhou is designated as the company's representative on the exchange, and the resolution will take effect immediately.
Amid all the turmoil, SMIC's response was at least very quick.
Fang Zhuo knew right away that Zhang Rujing had landed in Shencheng, but he was not in a hurry to see him. First, he had some changes in his relationship that needed to be dealt with, and second, he also wanted to give each other a space to ease their emotions.
No one will be more...
Before Fang Zhuo met Zhang Rujing, he didn't know whether he was sad or regretful or what complicated emotions.
On September 9, three days after Zhang Rujing resigned from SMIC, he called Mr. Fang and invited him to SMIC for a talk.
In the evening, Fang Zhuo arrived at SMIC's campus in Zhangjiang Hi-Tech, and found that Mr. Zhang was not as haggard as he imagined.
"I thought I'd meet somewhere else, or find a restaurant or something for a drink."
Fang Zhuo took the newspaper handed over by the secretary, rolled it up in his hand, and walked around SMIC's factory with Zhang Rujing.
Zhang Rujing glanced at Mr. Fang, and smiled slightly: "I thought you would comfort me when you came up, but I didn't expect that you, a shareholder of SMIC, would first talk about my identity as the former CEO, openly and secretly."
"I don't mean that." Fang Zhuo denied, "I wish you could take the core to protect the front from the wind and rain, and wish that the ice core would grow silently behind."
Zhang Rujing took a few steps and said, "I actually heard the reporter mention your ice core in Washington."
Fang Zhuo asked with interest: "The next step is not to sue Bing Xin?"
"Probably not, they are lamenting that Bingxin is developing so fast." Zhang Rujing shook his head, and suddenly asked, "Is Liang Mengsong already taking office at Bingxin?"
Fang Zhuo nodded. Bingxin did not publicize this point, but the industry has its own news. Although Liang Mengsong has left Taiji for two years, he is still a noteworthy talent in the global industry, just like Wang Ningguo who was invited to be the CEO of SMIC , The reemployment of such talents has always attracted the attention of interested people.
Zhang Rujing tilted his head, with a smile that was not a smile: "It's no wonder the ice core's manufacturing technology has developed so fast."
This is the point where he was puzzled when he heard that Ice Core broke through the 65nm process last year.
Fang Zhuo said seriously: "Mr. Zhang, Bingxin reserves the right to pursue legal responsibility for any malicious speculation."
Zhang Rujing glanced at Mr. Fang, he was indeed very strict in law, and Liang Mengsong didn't show up until the non-compete agreement was over.
The two looked at each other with smiles.
"Objectively speaking, Taiwan Records has increased its entanglement with us this year. This may be related to the speed of semiconductor development in the Mainland." Zhang Rujing said slowly, "Mr. Feel."
Fang Zhuo nodded silently, he also felt that there was such a factor.
"So, Ice Core also needs to be careful." Zhang Rujing paused, "The United States will always help the station record."
Fang Zhuo still nodded. Although he has made some friends in the United States, industrial competition is a big trend, and I'm afraid it won't be easy to get through.
The two continued to walk forward.
After a while, Fang Zhuo asked, "How is Wang Ningguo?"
"Wang Ningguo..." Zhang Rujing frowned, "I have thought a lot these two days. SMIC has cut off the DRAM business and stopped the bleeding in time. The environment he faces may not be so bad. The most important task is to stabilize traditional customers. Holding on to management and staff, and that's what he's good at."
"Fortunately, there is still Wang Ningguo, otherwise I would have to go out of the mountain." Fang Zhuo said with a smile.
Zhang Rujing said solemnly: "I said it at the board meeting, don't be afraid, I'm gone, and Wang Ningguo, Wang Ningguo, and Mr. Fang have the bottom line, so don't be afraid, after I say this Everyone burst into applause."
Fang Zhuo picked up the rolled-up newspaper, patted his left hand, and regretted, "It's a pity, it's a pity, I should have a board seat before, and I can just take advantage of the changes in SMIC to be the co-chairman."
"Don't be a pity, I have already proposed that next year the board of directors will be reorganized, and a seat must be reserved for you. After all, Academician Wang is old. If you want to, you don't need to be a joint member, and the chairman will directly offer it to you." Zhang Rujing said again, "This The words also caused warm applause in the boardroom."
Fang Zhuo didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Just use me to cheat the applause in the boardroom."
Zhang Rujing walked a few steps forward, and suddenly said: "I hope that you, the head of Bingxin, who is very passionate, can help take care of it. This time, I have no choice but to reconcile with Taiji. It also took some stocks. According to the My idea, in the end, it really doesn’t work, I can just sell the core to Bingxin.”
"But I am neither the CEO, nor the chairman, nor the major shareholder, so I can only think in my heart."
Fang Zhuo felt the sadness from Mr. Zhang, and pondered: "You just said that Dr. Wang is good at 'stability', and he must be able to stabilize the desk record. He doesn't have a feud with the desk record like you."
"It's true. In all aspects, Wang Ningguo is really suitable for the current situation." Zhang Rujing went back, "But I'm not joking, and I really hope that something happens. You, the head of the ice core, should Just shoot."
Fang Zhuo just nodded: "Then I really need a seat next year."
He accepted it. Of course, a director seat is more convenient to do things.
Zhang Rujing was obviously in a better mood, and chatted about the development of the mainland semiconductor industry this year while walking.
Speaking of this topic, Fang Zhuo was more professional.
The Ice Core Wafer Manufacturing Service Alliance is more aware of the domestic industrial situation, and although it feels tricky, it is also trying hard.
Zhang Rujing listened very attentively, and after a while couldn't help but reflect: "From this point of view, a framework is still more efficient and can help the upstream and downstream. When you invited me to form this alliance, I should have agreed. of."
From time to time, now from the perspective of jumping out, the service alliance is really gradually playing a role.
"Let's see if SMIC can stabilize the situation in the future. After this period, I will talk to Dr. Wang." Fang Zhuo said so first, and then said, "But serving the alliance is hard work. Dr. Wang has some professional managers. I mean, maybe I don't like such a thing, just like you, I can't force him."
Zhang Rujing is silent, this cognition is very clear.
Wang Ningguo will definitely take the development of SMIC as the top priority. Moreover, he is not the founder like himself, so he will have more concerns about decision-making, and the "ten-year tree" move is prone to constraints.
"You should have come directly in front of me and dragged me by the arm." Zhang Rujing pretended to be dissatisfied.
Fang Zhuo laughed: "It's my fault."
"It's not like you haven't done such a thing before." Zhang Rujing was referring to a team of experts during the Spring Festival.
"No, as soon as Mr. Zhang speaks, I will appear in front of you immediately." Fang Zhuo said innocently.
Just as Zhang Rujing wanted to say something, he gave up: "Forget it, let's see, let's get over this difficulty first."
"Who says it's not." Fang Zhuo said intentionally, "The earth will turn away from everyone, so you can enjoy your retirement life in peace."
Zhang Rujing's expression immediately became serious: "The chat is over, let's get down to business."
Fang Zhuo: "..."
"I signed an agreement with Taiji, and we are almost competing for business." Zhang Rujing said, "What is capable now is either raw materials or photovoltaics. I think raw materials need more people to do it. I want to ask you, a rich man, to get some advice. Investment, do you have money?"
Fang Zhuo was startled and said, "You, are you starting a business again?"
"Otherwise?" Zhang Rujing said flatly, "Are you really going to retire? I can't work in SMIC. I can do whatever I can. It's not like you don't know that all domestic 12-inch wafers have to be imported. I'll try it." Try, maybe we can break the monopoly.”
"No, don't you take a rest?" Fang Zhuo couldn't help but said, "At any rate, let's calm down."
"While working, while calming down, looking for investment first, and then looking for policies, I contacted several cities, and Qingdao is very interested." Zhang Rujing is not just talking, "Isn't your service alliance grading and grading suppliers? ?”
He continued: "Maybe, one day in the future, I will appear in front of the ice core and the center core as a supplier."
Fang Zhuo was silent for a while, then said coldly: "You'd better do it, I won't because you are Zhang Rujing, I won't because SMIC helped Bingxin complete 130nm risky mass production, and I won't because SMIC has imported talents. , I will relax the standard for you."
Zhang Rujing laughed loudly: "Are you going to pay or not?"
"Pay money to pay." Fang Zhuo complained, "Mr. Zhang, since you are so ambitious, I have to say that not all investors are as talkative as I am. Just wait."
"Isn't Zhang Rujing's name worth some money?" Zhang Rujing laughed.
"Zhang Rujing, who can work and is determined, is indeed valuable." Fang Zhuo admitted this.
"After working in semiconductors all my life, how can I not continue to do it?" Zhang Rujing restrained his smile and sighed, "The ancients said that horse leather shrouds the body, so I plan to work on semiconductors until I can't do it anymore."
"I'm a little lost talking, let's go, let's go drink, I invite you, if you really go to Qingdao, I don't know how many times a year we can see you." Fang Zhuo said.
"Is this considered Zhuang Xingjiu?" Zhang Rujing responded, and suddenly he wanted to drink again. If he really went to Qingdao and wanted to make achievements in 12-inch wafers, I don't know what year it will be.
The two left SMIC and found a nearby place to drink.
Zhang Rujing talked about Taiwan Records, the advanced international level, the closest distance to SMIC, and some thoughts on his review of the development history at this time.
Fang Zhuo listened more and drank more.
Whether it's Zhang Rujing or Fang Zhuo, both of them haven't been drunk for a long time, but today they are particularly interested.
After drinking for some time, Zhang Rujing suddenly slapped the wine glass on the table and kept silent.
After a long time, Youyou sighed: "After all, it's hard to get over it."
Fang Zhuo poured him another cup silently: "There are people who will come later."
Zhang Rujing looked at the young Mr. Fang, smiled, and raised his glass: "Mr. Fang, I wish you a long life."
"Mr. Zhang, I wish you a shrouded body in horse leather." Fang Zhuo said unlucky words.
Zhang Rujing laughed out loud.
……
A big drunk.
The next day, Zhang Rujing got up very early, and he went to the SMIC factory area again, staring at this very different place as it was eight years ago before going to work.
Perhaps, one day will return as a supplier.
Life is full of ups and downs, Texas in the United States, Hsinchu in Taiwan, Shencheng in the Mainland, and Qingdao.
Aspirations unpaid, still on the road.
"Mr. Zhang, where are you going?" An engineer who came to work subconsciously asked Mr. Zhang when he saw Mr. Zhang walking out of the factory.
Zhang Rujing looked at this young engineer. If I remember correctly, this is a newcomer to SMIC this year.
He smiled and said, "I'm going to get big silicon wafers, see you later."
The engineer was stunned: "Huh? Okay, see you later."
Unexpectedly in this life, his heart is in Tianshan, and his body is old in Cangzhou.
See you.
(End of this chapter)