As we all know, internal letters are all public letters.
They will be spread through various channels, and some people may even deliberately fabricate them to achieve the purpose of discrediting their opponents.
When the boss sends an internal letter, he usually unifies his thoughts, summarizes his work, envisions the future, and lets employees know what the company is doing and have an understanding of the general direction.
Yao Yuan also wrote that he would write a letter every New Year, but this time it was a bit unusual. In short, the letter was exposed and quickly circulated on various platforms.
"Lao Bai called me yesterday. He was very frustrated and said that he couldn't hold on any longer and asked me to replace him.
I knew this was a way for him to vent his stress, and I tried to comfort him as usual, but after hanging up the phone, I couldn't calm down for a long time. I thought of how Lao Bai was photographed sitting at the door of Synaptics a while ago, and was called by netizens
It's like begging, which is even more emotional.
There have been a lot of rumors recently. Some say that Meizu is stuck, sometimes it is said that Meizu is riding a tiger and it is difficult to get off, and sometimes it is said that Meizu will eventually turn its back on itself... I would like to officially confirm that only being stuck is true.
In fact, both the outside world and the inside are surprised by my idea. The Internet is doing well, why do you suddenly go to make mobile phones?
I have already explained the reason. I believe that the future is the era of mobile networks. As a mobile terminal, mobile phones are a vital link. It will be used for social networking, online shopping, music, film and television, novels, and even education, water and electricity bills, government affairs processing, etc.
A collection of functions.
So we have to take this step, even if there are difficulties and obstacles ahead.
If I make mobile phones out of the need for strategic development, then when Lao Bai and I went deep into this industry, reality taught us a vivid lesson in our arrogance and ignorance.
We started preparations at the end of 2005, and it has been more than a year. According to the 100% progress bar, now it has reached 10% at most. The parts of a smartphone, I mean the software and hardware that meet Meizu’s demand standards, just to name a few
example:
【operating system】
Apple's iOS has already debuted, and Google is developing Android, as well as Windows Mobile, Linux, and Windows CE.
Microsoft makes mobile phone systems in the same way as computers. It has all the functions, is inconvenient to operate, is not user-friendly, and has no sense of beauty. This is not what Meizu wants. We are trying to develop what Meizu wants based on WinCE.
system. (Actually there is not, Yao Yuan is confused)
【Screen】
The best screen manufacturer in the world is Samsung, along with Sharp, LG, etc., mainly in Japan and South Korea.
【chip】
For the core part of mobile phones, suppliers include Qualcomm, TSMC, Samsung, TI, etc.
From cameras to memory, from batteries to power supplies, from glass covers to capacitors, resistors and other components, I dare not say that domestic companies cannot provide any of them, but most of them have to rely on overseas manufacturers, and the core parts are even manufactured by foreign companies.
Complete monopoly.
I remember that at the press conference, Lao Bai joked, "At least we can make a mobile phone case." But now it seems too naive. It is difficult for us to even make mobile phone cases.
If we cannot do it, we will be controlled by others! We will be stuck!
That's why they are so superior, that's why Lao Bai is sitting at the door of Synaptics like a beggar, and that's why we rejoice for every 1% progress!
We have missed two industrial revolutions, and now we are in the third. The so-called information age refers not only to network technology, but also to a series of infrastructure and advanced hardware associated with the Internet.
On the last one, we have no competitiveness.
Some people say that being behind does not mean you will be beaten. If we can’t build the hardware, then just buy it. It is better to buy it than to build it, and it is better to buy it for a lifetime than to buy it.
People who say this are directly obliterating China’s 100-year history of humiliation in modern times and the nine-year compulsory education curriculum.
Those who fall behind will definitely be beaten!
This is not an era of war. The way of games among major powers has changed long ago. It relies on technology, economy, and the subtle influence of ideas.
If technology falls behind, we can catch up, but if our concepts are eroded, there is no cure.
What’s the scariest thing? Even we ourselves believe it: Oh, since it’s available abroad, why do we spend so much money and effort on research? Can’t we just buy it?
What should we do if one day foreign countries don’t sell to us?
Some people may surrender and go all the way; some people may swallow their anger and nag like Xianglin's wife: "I'm so stupid, really". But I believe there must be some people who will choose another path, just like that
Like countless heroic ancestors.
As one of mankind's most sophisticated industrial products so far, mobile phones will become an extension of the brain and arms when entering the mobile network era, and will also be a battleground for industrial manufacturing in various countries.
It is true that Meizu does not have the ability and money now, but we would rather fight for our ideals despite the pressure and ridicule than wait until that day comes and then deceive ourselves and others, or even castrate the national spirit and enterprising spirit!
Meizu is negotiating with several domestic manufacturers to invest in the research and development of mobile phone parts that meet our needs. If it can't make a chip, it will make a casing, and if it can't make a screen, it will make a resistor - someone has to take this step.
We are willing to be lone brave men who move forward!!
——To all employees of 99 Group
Yao Yuan
2007.4.13"
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"..."
After Chen Yizhou read this internal letter, he leaned on his chair and let out a long sigh.
He absolutely admitted that he could not compare to Boss Yao's sentiments, and even the businessman's nature that had been forged over many years was a little loose in an instant. Who didn't ride a white horse and have passionate passion when he was a teenager?
But it was only for a moment. Chen Yizhou quickly shook his head: "Okay, you go and fight for your ideals, and I will continue to make my money."
He stood up and went out to meet with the investors he had arranged for. When he came downstairs, he paused again and said to himself: This article is written with a decisive meaning. It seems that Boss Yao will spare no effort to support the production of mobile phones.
But Meizu is short of money...
As Chen Yizhou walked, he was always wondering, where did Yao Yuan get the money? Did he get a loan, or let the mall invest in Meizu? I heard that the mall bought a building. Before 1999, it invested 200 million to acquire Jiahe. There is not much money left, right?
He thought for a long time and felt that Qi probably wanted a loan.
…
Jinshan Headquarters.
Lei Jun has watched it three times and is still excited.
Since the Meizu press conference, he has really been studying the future development concept of mobile networks. The more he studies, the more he feels that what Yao Yuan said is right. The future must be the era of mobile Internet and terminals.
He admired Yao Yuan's vision, and now he admired the other party's courage even more.
Lei·Jun, a middle-aged literary man, rubbed his face fiercely. I used to be so fearless. When did I become a veteran? I was worried about a lot of shit about Kingsoft's IPO.
By the time it goes public, the grudges have been settled and it's time for me to start over.
…
Lin Bin, Hong Feng and others saw it, as did Lao Ma, Xiao Ma and others, and they all had different reactions.
Even Huawei's Ren Zhengfei saw it and read it carefully several times. He couldn't help but nod, this guy is very interesting! Young people are rare!
And among the majority of netizens, the discussion was even more heated.
Boss Yao has been setting up his character for several years, and finally filled it up at this moment.