After having breakfast together, Aselina went out. There were activities today that she had to attend. Guo Yongren was waiting for Burton's arrival at home. White had already arranged for the kitchen to start preparations. Everything was going on in an orderly manner.
At around ten o'clock, Burton came over, and Guo Yongren hugged him. The two were considered old friends. They went to the garden to taste red wine together. The Romanée-Conti was already chilled and waiting to be opened.
When two glasses arrived, he handed one to Burton. The two of them were in the garden, slowly tasting red wine and talking, "Guo, what do you think about the communications market?" Burton began to talk about business, which was also his task.
"Burton, my plan for the communications market is as we discussed last time. I don't plan to get involved in the European communications market this year. However, next year, I will launch a patent storm and enter Europe with great momentum." Guo Yongren said directly, no
Not hiding anything, Burton gave a wry smile. He was really afraid of what might happen.
"Guo, you have to consider the existence of antitrust laws," Burton said seriously, and Guo Yongren smiled.
"Burton, we are old friends. There is nothing we can't talk about. Just say it." Guo Yongren said directly, shaking the wine glass in his hand. Burton shook his head. Sometimes being too familiar is not a good thing.
"Guo, I don't know about other countries, but in the UK, after this year's shopping, the winner is about to be decided. It should be three large communication companies that win, but they all need your umbrella patent authorization. They all
Very powerful, you know what I mean," Burton said directly, and Guo Yongren smiled.
"Among these three companies, do any of them support your Labor Party?" Guo Yongren asked, and Burton nodded.
"One family and the other two support the other side, so now you need me to have a good talk with you," Burton said directly. Guo Yongren nodded, understanding what Burton meant.
"Burton, let me tell you the truth, I will grant at most two patent authorizations per country. No more authorizations are possible." Guo Yongren said directly. Burton nodded and motioned for Guo Yongren to continue.
"The one that supports your Labor Party is fine. I will give you the authorization. Then there is only one quota for the remaining two. I can fully acquire the other one under my umbrella. We will see the results in the market when the time comes." Guo Yongren said directly, no
Conceal your plans.
Burton frowned and pondered while shaking his glass. This matter was obviously beneficial to the Labor Party. With him and others there, the umbrella must support the Labor Party. This cannot be denied, but now the opposite party is in power.
"Are you so sure you can beat them in the market?" Burton looked at Guo Yongren and said, and Guo Yongren burst out laughing.
"Burton, what does the communications industry rely on? Technology, they only license the first generation. To tell you the truth, I have already applied for the patent for the second generation product. What are they fighting with me for?
, fight for funds, or fight for technology," Guo Yongren said looking at Burton.
Burton smiled bitterly. Guo Yongren is really very calculating. The first generation here has just begun to enter the market, but the second generation patent has been obtained over there. No matter how you fight this battle, you will lose.
of.
"Burton, I have also contacted the French side, and it is the same. Authorization by up to two companies is not a problem in France, and it is not a problem in Germany. By then we will establish an analog communication standard to link the entire Europe and unify it.
"The wireless communication standard, if you don't join, you will be boycotted, you know what I mean." Guo Yongren said directly, Guo Yongren actually communicated with Chirac about this matter.
Burton frowned. The unified European standard will definitely be based on the Umbrella standard. It will be even more difficult for other communication companies to stand up. How do you play with this matter? There is no way. Who allows Umbrella to control the core technology? This is
A hurdle that cannot be bypassed no matter what.
"Motorola in the United States has had enough of being protected by the umbrella. It has already begun trial operations in Chicago and New York. In three months, it will enter the United States. By then, the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the world will be a unified
"Standard" Guo Yongren did not hide his strategy, which can be easily inferred.
"You are so ambitious. Do you think those governments will agree to your plan?" Burton said, looking at Guo Yongren.
"I hold an American passport. Do you think the United States will object?" Guo Yongren asked. Burton shook his head. It would be difficult for the United States to object.
"I have already communicated with France and Germany. Do you think that things in Europe that both countries agree on will not pass? Are other countries willing to be shielded from the world, let alone Southeast Asia? My protective umbrella has been spread out.
, do you think these are problems?" Guo Yongren looked at Burton and said seriously.
Burton looked bitter. He had no choice but to consider the opinions of France and Germany. Once these two countries reached an agreement, if the UK did not agree, it would lose its economic link with Europe. This is why the UK
Unbearable.
Basically everyone knows the benefits of wireless phones now. The United States only came to the back because of the intervention of the umbrella. Otherwise, it would have been popularized long ago. It can be said that many things in the current world have been changed by the umbrella. Guo Yongren has paid attention to it.
Yes, too many changes will affect history.
"Okay, I will seriously talk to the superiors about this matter" was all Burton could say.
"Burton, we are old friends. You should understand what is yours and what is not yours," Guo Yongren said directly. Burton was stunned and motioned for Guo Yongren to continue.
"Burton, you still have two years left in your term as mayor. Now your support rate is very good. Don't you want to take a step forward, or be re-elected for one term, with my umbrella of investment in London?
, By then, London will be able to create an economic miracle. If you have this as capital, don’t you need to think carefully about it within the Labor Party?" Guo Yongren said seriously.
Burton began to think about it. Given Burton's age, it is impossible not to have ambition, but he is not strong enough. However, with the support of the umbrella, he is not strong enough now. Two years later, his strength can be
This is extraordinary, this is a big opportunity.
"Guo, you are really a devil." Burton looked at Guo Yongren with a wry smile and said. If he wanted to take a step forward, he could not do without the support of the umbrella. In this way, he had to safeguard the interests of the umbrella.
"We are all the same. Only devils can live comfortably in this world, right?" Guo Yongren looked at Burton and said with a smile. Burton could only smile bitterly, knowing that it was a temptation, but he could not refuse.
"Burton, this is a win-win situation for us. It has been a long time since I, my umbrella, have ever asked you about anything that makes things difficult for you. Where are your other supporters? I believe you have a balance in your heart." Guo Yongren looked at Burton directly.
said.
Burton nodded and understood that what Guo Yongren said was true. With so many supporters, Umbrella can be said to be the only company that has not made it difficult for him. This is very rare. Moreover, Umbrella has the greatest support for him.
.
"I need some funds to operate this matter." Burton thought for a while and said. He first had to settle the affairs within the party, and this required funds. Otherwise, it would be really difficult to handle it.
"You can just go to Leo directly. This is not a problem. However, if the cost is high, I will give up the British market. Without my patent authorization, I will see what these companies do and what the ruling party will do. When the time comes,
"Blatantly violating patent law, the credibility of the UK is none of my business," Guo Yongren said directly.
Burton nodded and understood what Guo Yongren meant. Guo Yongren's umbrella is rich, but Guo Yongren is not willing to throw it away. What's more, in this matter, the umbrella has the advantage. If you want to be greedy, you can, but, you
Don't be greedy enough to protect me.
"What are you going to do?" Guo Yongren asked
"Let's solve the problem within the Labor Party first. Although I am favored by many people now, I still lack strong supporters within the party." Burton saw himself very clearly. If there was no protective umbrella behind him, the Mayor of London would not be able to do anything at all.
I can't take it off.
Guo Yongren nodded, "By the way, Guo, I hope you can move a pharmaceutical factory in Liverpool to Leeds. Leeds is our camp, which is a great support for us." Burton looked at Guo Yongren seriously.
Said, Guo Yongren frowned and started thinking in his mind.
"Guo, the pharmaceutical company you acquired was not taken seriously in Liverpool at all, and there were no preferential measures at all. But it will be different immediately when you arrive in Leeds. They will immediately give you a ten-year preferential policy, which can be signed into a contract.
"The guy from Leeds is a good friend of mine and will provide me with great support," Burton said directly, and Guo Yongren nodded.
"I will arrange for the Medical and Biological Group to make adjustments in this matter. They will increase recruitment in Leeds." Guo Yongren said with a smile. Burton also laughed. The employment rate is something that every ruler needs to consider. Of course, a dictatorship government
Wouldn't consider this at all.
The two discussed a lot of things in the garden, many of which Benjamin could not make the decision. This was the fundamental reason why Burton wanted to meet Guo Yongren directly, because Guo Yongren could directly make decisions. Burton understood this very well.
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Burton will pull the strings later and let Umbrella cooperate with the University of London to become a research institute, mainly conducting biomedical research. University of London is responsible for providing personnel, and the research results belong to Umbrella. However, Umbrella needs to pay an additional fee to University of London.
Every time a result is achieved, Umbrella will provide a portion of the fund. In addition to the school receiving a portion, the professor in charge of the research and his team will also receive a share.