Chapter 776 Lost a truckload of processors
"Come, let's drink." Outside a certain logistics park, in a tavern, a big man held a wine bottle in his hand and poured wine for the person opposite: "We two brothers are really destined to meet each other again. I As a taxi driver, I really envy you logistics workers. The car is good and the distance is long, so you can just drive all the way. For someone like me, I pick up and drop off customers in the city, but it ends not far away and I have to run another order."
"You run around in the city all day long and can go home at any time, but unlike me, you have to go out for three to five days." The skinny truck driver said, "Fortunately, I will go to Suzhou next, which is relatively easy." It’s close.”
“Suzhou? The electronics industry there has also developed. There are several computer factories, right?”
“Yes, there is a computer factory there, but it doesn’t have any technical content. It’s just an assembly factory. If the local government hadn’t vigorously developed the computer industry and collected their taxes, they would have been unable to operate.”
“I heard that Loongson-4 is coming soon. It is a high-tech chip. It is said that it is leading the world. Is your car equipped with this kind of chip?”
"That kind of chip is not our turn." The truck driver said: "That kind of chip is too precious, so our company simply dispatched a helicopter, parked it directly in the square of SMIC, loaded the goods, and flew directly to the computer Assembling factory, this chip is not yet available for retail sale, but only supplies to a few computer factories."
There are three gangs of heroes. Without friends, it is impossible for one company to be the dominant one. Loongson Company began to assemble computers by itself, but later, when it developed, their assembly business did not expand, and the excess production capacity was provided to other computer factories. What about Founder, what about Great Wall, etc., a large number of computer companies have emerged in the country. Of course, L also has a certain share.
Of course, there are also some manufacturers of motherboards and the like. In this way, the domestic computer industry has been fully developed. However, motherboards, chipsets, etc. are still supplied by VIA. In recent years, VIA has relied on Loongson Corporation. It is also developing rapidly.
At this time, when the truck driver said that the Loongson-4 was actually transported by airplane, he secretly screamed, but there was no difference on his face and continued to ask: "That truck is transporting the Loongson-3." ?”
"Shh, these are all secrets." The truck driver said: "A piece of Loongson 3 can cost 1,800 yuan. My truck can transport 20,000 yuan of processors at a time. Think about it, how much does it cost? If this news gets out, I’m afraid it will attract a lot of people’s attention, so please don’t hurt me.”
In fact, if it is a retail processor, the kind that comes in a box, the number of processors cannot be accommodated. After all, the processor is small, but the box is large, especially when there is an original cooling fan inside, which makes the volume even larger. It's so big that a container can only hold several thousand processors.
However, if it is provided to computer manufacturers, there is no need for cooling fans or separate packaging boxes. One static bag can contain several processors and takes up a small amount of space. Therefore, one container can hold two processors. Thousands of processors.
If this was robbed, the loss would be huge.
"Of course not, how could I harm you." The taxi driver said, "Come on, drink! If you need anything, just call my pager. Although I don't have much ability, I have a lot of good friends who can come and help if anything happens." "
“Well, after drinking this glass of wine, I went back to rest, load the car in the evening, and set off overnight. Alas, running long distances is really boring.”
An hour later.
“Loongson-4 is going to be transported by plane. We definitely have no choice but to use Loongson-3.”
“Loongson-3? We can purchase this kind of chip openly. What do we need it for? What we want is Loongson-4!”
"That container costs 20,000 yuan. If we get these processors, we can save 20 to 30 million yuan. With this fund, we can survive. Otherwise, we won't be able to support it for long. "
“So what if we got the processor? Can we use it ourselves? Each processor is numbered. If we want to investigate, we will definitely find out that we did it!”
RMB has an anti-counterfeiting code, and the CPU also has a number. However, generally no one will read this number unless it is a special investigation.
"Investigation? How to investigate? After we get this batch of processors, we ship them overnight. Our customers are mainly overseas. Needless to say, Dell and HP can take advantage of this batch of processors. As long as they are loaded on the cargo ship and put to sea , how can they investigate? When we made the customs declaration, we said that the processor inside was the Loongson 2. We had a relationship with the customs, and the goods had already been sent out before they were traced to us. Now, Loongson-3 is also a popular product internationally, and we can still make a lot of money with this batch of goods. Of course, making money is secondary, the main thing is to vent your anger. You and Ni Gong have worked together before. He is such a person You actually don’t miss your old friendship!”
“Okay, let’s do it, but be careful not to make any mistakes! Also, book me a flight ticket for tonight, I’m going to the United States.”
"Okay, don't worry, leave it to me, nothing will happen."
This night is destined to be restless.
On the twenty-third of the twelfth lunar month, it was already New Year’s Eve. A thin truck driver drove his own specially-made container truck on a wide road. In order to transport sophisticated electronic equipment, his car also used a tall Mercedes-Benz front end. The fleet Li didn't know how many people wanted to drive this kind of car. He was lucky enough to have this opportunity.
But now, there is always an ominous premonition in his heart.
Behind, the light of several headlights flashed.
Loongson Company.
“Mr. Qin, they succeeded and took away all the processors in our truck.”
“How did they transport it away?” Qin Tao said.
“They used several golden cups and broke them into pieces.”
“Okay, it seems that he is a veteran.” Qin Tao said: “Next, what are they going to do with this batch of chips?”
“We don’t know this yet, we have to continue monitoring.” Xu Zhengyang said: “However, we have received news that Liu Zhonglie has booked a ticket to fly to the United States and will take off in half an hour. Do we want to intercept him?”
"Of course not." Qin Tao said: "He is like an old fox. He has arranged everything. If we can't catch him, let's let his clients find trouble for him."
Qin Tao sits firmly on Diaoyutai.
“I hope they don’t need to test the processors, just put these processors into the chassis and sell them to customers. When customers use them...” At this point, Qin Tao smiled on his face.
Tens of millions of RMB will turn into tens of millions of dollars in losses. At that time, let’s see how that guy compensates others. Will it be safe to go abroad? When the time comes, he just wants to return home!
Several Jinbei trucks came out of Huating and went straight to Jinling along different roads. They met at the pier of Jinling. The contents of the cars were reloaded into the containers. Then, that night, they passed the customs inspection. Load the freighter.
Early the next morning, the freighter blew its whistle and slowly left the dock, heading out to the high seas. Yang Qingfeng finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the matter was finally done.
Loongson lost 20,000 processors, each worth 1,800, which is a loss of 36 million! If it is a small company, such a loss will directly lead to the company's bankruptcy. Even if Loongson Company is not short of money, their supply will be tense. After all, where is their production capacity and the order is not completed on time? Compensate the client with a large sum of money.
On the other side of the distant ocean, after receiving the news, Liu Zhonglie also let out a long breath. He held a red wine glass and looked at the two people in front of him: "Everyone, fortunately, I have brought you a large amount of food. Loongson 3 processors, these processors are still priced the same as before, three hundred dollars a piece.”
Although Loongson Company has raised prices several times, there is still some price difference at home and abroad. Three hundred US dollars per piece. According to the exchange rate of 8.2, that is more than 2,400 RMB. However, taking into account the impact of freight, tariffs, etc., this price is Pretty much, unless it was smuggled in without going through normal procedures.
“Liu, I heard that Dongfang lost a truckload of processors. Shouldn’t they have any contact with you?” Dell’s purchasing staff said.
"How is it possible? We purchased them through formal procedures." Liu Zhonglie said: "There will definitely be no problem. Don't make random assumptions. If you are not satisfied with this batch of processors, then we can sell them to other companies."
"Of course not. We are very satisfied, Liu. I hope that this kind of thing will happen several times in the future, which will seriously damage the vitality of Loongson Company, or even cause them to close down completely. Things like factory fires can also happen."
The other party was hinting at him. Liu Zhonglie smiled helplessly. He had already taken a lot of risks by doing this kind of thing. How could he do that kind of thing, fire? You don’t even know how strict the management of other people’s factories is, it’s almost like militarized management, setting fire to it? Even if there is a fire, it will be put out quickly.
Liu Zhonglie didn’t dare to do that kind of thing at all. However, now that the processor has been lost, I wonder how Loongson Company will react?
Their response was no reaction, it was business as usual!
Yang Qingfeng, who was still staying in the East, was very curious, why didn't Loongson Company respond?
Could it be that they were afraid that if this matter spread, it would affect their reputation, so they suffered the loss of silence? However, it should be possible to investigate secretly. Of course, even if you want to investigate, you can't find anything. Everything has been cleaned up. To catch thieves and seize stolen goods, they can't find the processors. No matter who they suspect is the mastermind behind it, it's just slander.
A few days have passed quickly, and the 1999 Lunar New Year has arrived as scheduled.
The entire eastern land is in a state of excitement.
The sound of firecrackers, red Spring Festival couplets, children wearing new clothes, the whole world is celebrating.
Everyone in the Mingzhou Group who received a computer was extremely surprised.
“Is this our New Year’s gift?”
“Our President Qin is making a big move this time.”
“That’s right, Mr. Qin didn’t tell us anything!”
“Hey, Lao Zhang, why are you going?”
“Go to the slipway and work overtime!”
After getting the computer, everyone was very touched. The group was so generous to them. What else could they say? Of course they had to work hard. Even if it was New Year's Eve, their work was still very busy. Moreover, There are more people on the slipway than usual, and the busy working scene constitutes another scene of Mingzhou Group.
“Mr. Qin, after the workers got the computers, they were very excited and spontaneously ran to work overtime!” Xu Zhengyang said to Qin Tao.
“Well, you don’t have to worry about these things. Just take good care of He Qian. Where is He Qian?” Qin Tao looked around.
Every New Year, Qin Tao's place is very lively. Vitalia is coming and has to bring her father with her, but this year, there is one more person: He Qian.
During the New Year, He Qian preferred to stay on the island and celebrate the New Year with the soldiers on the island. However, just a few days before the New Year, the Mingzhou Group sent a telegram. There were some technical issues that needed to be clarified. The state group solved it, so He Qian had no choice but to come up.
After arriving, she knew that there were no technical problems. Qin Tao just wanted her to accompany Xu Zhengyang to celebrate the New Year. He Qian had no dissatisfaction and got busy happily.
I usually live in the Mingzhou Group Guesthouse, and I go out in pairs with Xu Zhengyang. It is also interesting to experience Xu Zhengyang's usual working environment.
"She is making dumplings with Secretary Zhao and Vitalia." Xu Zhengyang said: "This is a job for women..."
"What's wrong with women's work? You can also help." Qin Tao said: "Your task now is to make dumplings with He Qian without getting white flour on your face before the dumplings come out of the pot. , you can’t come back.”
Xu Zhengyang had no choice but to walk towards the pile of women.
"good."
So, there were only two dumpling makers left. Vitalia and Zhao Ling walked towards the stove, looking back as they walked: "Zhao, they seem to be a better match. Unfortunately, my secretary will be disappointed."
“Is your secretary still single?”
"Yes, ever since I met Xu Zhengyang, I have never looked down on other men. I was going to follow you this time. Fortunately, I persuaded me to go back. Otherwise, two women would have a show together. How could Xu Parry.”
Zhao Ling smiled and said nothing.
“Old Qin, where is your son?” Zhao Ling suddenly thought of something and shouted to Qin Tao.
“I went to play with Sister Cong Ju’s daughter.” Qin Tao said.
Although this boy is the third generation of the factory, he has not spent much time in the factory. He has been studying in the capital. When he returned to Mingzhou for the New Year, he had to find a few playmates of similar age. The daughter of Cong Ju’s family became He is the leader here.
As night falls, the whole family is reunited, and the Spring Festival Gala is played on the TV.
“In the past few years, a song has become popular every year across the country.” Zhao Ling said: “In 1997, it was 1997 AD, last year it was 1998, and I don’t know what it will be this year.”
“This year? Of course it’s the Song of the Seven Sons.” Qin Tao said.
"Song of the Seven Sons? Is it this one?" Vitalia thought of something and sang: "...But what they took away was my body..."
Having been in the East for a long time, Vitalia has become more and more fond of Eastern culture. Her singing is so beautiful that just by listening to the singing, you would not know that she is a foreigner.
“Vitalia, you sing the song well, do you know the meaning?”
"Of course I know." Vitalia said: "Like the Pearl of the Orient, Ma Gang was leased out a hundred years ago and is now being taken back. Qin, our country is experiencing a historical moment of great rejuvenation."
Qin Tao secretly smiled in his heart, Vitalia performed well, and now she regards herself as a real oriental!
Those foreigners in the Mingzhou Group also regard themselves as Chinese. Our Eastern culture is so powerful and inclusive.
“Sure enough, the song was sung!” Zhao Ling looked at the TV screen and was very surprised.
“It was sung by several children. The Cantonese child among them is so beautiful. I wonder how beautiful he will be when he grows up.”
When you grow up? Qin Tao smiled and shook his head. In the expectant eyes of everyone, he looked ugly!
After the lively Spring Festival, intense work began again. The container had already crossed the ocean and arrived on the other side of the ocean. The container was loaded onto an eighteen-wheeler truck and delivered to Dell's factory on the same day.
Different types of processors match different types of motherboards. Therefore, the Dell factory specially ordered 20,000 motherboards produced by VIA for this batch of processors, almost buying out all such motherboards in the US domestic market, and even the prices were high. It went up.
After the motherboard, memory, hard disk, and graphics card are all installed, the processor is waiting. After the processor arrives and is installed, each computer will leave the factory.
Aren't they inspected before leaving the factory?
According to the original process, after the computer is assembled, it must be inspected before leaving the factory. However, Loongson computers are so popular. After the news that Dell had assembled 20,000 computers spread, many customers have already been in their factory. There are people waiting in line outside, and as long as the computers come off the production line, they will be snatched away by them, for fear that they will be snatched away by others if they are slow.
The computers were sold out even before they reached the inspection line.
The first person to get the product was the Computer Science Department of Harvard University.
This computer department is not large in scale. After all, this university, which is famous for liberal arts, has not received much attention in the history of engineering and is also very poor. However, there are many handsome and wealthy alumni in this computer science department, the more famous ones include Bill Gates, Zuckerberg, Ballmer and so on.
Recently, the Computer Science Department of Harvard University complained that its computers were too backward, so alumni launched a series of donations and immediately raised enough funds to enable them to purchase the most advanced computers in the world.
After repeated comparisons, they made a move that surprised these alumni: purchasing a Loongson-3 computer!
This is clearly a slap in the face, and many people are speechless. However, the money has been donated, and they can't interfere with where it goes. They can only watch the procurement of Harvard University's Department of Computer Science, and it just so happens that Dell has done some tricks. Just bought it back.
The university has this advantage. No matter how many people rush to buy it, they always have priority. They have built a new computer room, which can accommodate 300 computers.
Three hundred Loongson-3 computers were installed. All the teachers from the Computer Science Department came, as did several alumni who donated.
“Today, we are very happy. Our computer department finally has a world-class computer. Our research work on this will get twice the result with half the effort. Now, let’s start using it!”
Close the switch!
A teacher turned off the power switch, and a slight hissing sound came from the computer. It should be normal to hear some electric current coming from the computer.
“Turn on the phone!”
Someone pressed the power button.
no response!
I pressed another one again, but there was no response!
what happened?
“Is it not assembled properly? There may be a circuit failure caused by transportation. Let’s check it out.” Everyone is familiar with this. After transportation, the memory module may become loose, which may result in the inability to start.
“Okay, now let’s troubleshoot and see who can troubleshoot the computer first.”
So, in addition to the teacher, the students also got started. They took apart the computer and started playing with it.
The memory module is loose? Re-plug!
Line problem? reconnect!
They struggled for a long time, but they still couldn't start.
“None of these computers can start. Next, we need to use the replacement method. Take the computer from my office and replace the accessories one by one.”
They worked hard from noon to night, but got nothing.
The same problem also occurs in other departments.
The second person to receive this batch of computers was a famous animation company. They use computers for animation design and require computers with as powerful a performance as possible. They purchased two hundred computers for design and post-rendering. work, they expect to have a big job.
“With these computers, our animations can win Hollywood awards, and the audience will not be able to tell whether our animations are made by computers or by hand. Let’s do it.”
“Reported that the computer cannot start.”
“How is it possible? Dell is a big company, so why can’t the computer start?”
“I’ve tried every one, and it’s the same.”
“Get the people from Dell to come over!”
Since the number of 20,000 computers was too large and they were shipped from the factory together, there were not enough technical staff from Dell. They came over the next day and began to study the computers.
Insert the fault detection card.
The fault detection card didn’t respond either!
How is this going? Power supply damaged?
Change the power supply!
Change the memory!
Change the graphics card!
Change the processor!
By the time they replaced the processor, the original replacement parts had already broken, so they had no idea that the culprit was the processor.
Similar news is still being sent back to Dell's headquarters. All customers are complaining that there is a problem with these Loongson-3 computers and they cannot be turned on!
what on earth is it?
At the headquarters, a large group of technicians are busy working non-stop. Their method is also very simple, which is to replace parts.
After struggling all day, that night, someone finally tried to change the processor on a brand new machine.
“Beep!” The computer made a crisp sound and was successfully turned on.
(End of this chapter)