Although Zhou Hao was not an expert in the IT industry, he was familiar with Zhang Chaoyang because Zhang Chaoyang, who was respectfully called "Dr. Zhang" by the outside world, was the founder of "Sohu", which would later become one of China's four major portals.
In his previous life, Zhou Hao was familiar with Zhang Chaoyang's entrepreneurial experience. After Zhang Chaoyang graduated from Tsinghua University, he went to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to study for a doctorate. After completing his studies, he first served as the liaison director of MIT Asia Pacific (China), and then
Became the chief executive of American ISI company in China
Representative. In 1996, Zhang Chaoyang established Aitexin Company with the support of venture capital. In February 1998, Aitexin Company officially launched the "Sohu" product, and finally in the year 2000
In July, it was successfully listed on NASDAQ in the United States and gradually developed into one of the four major portals in China.
The remaining three most famous portal websites are "Sina", "NetEase" and "Tencent". These companies that will dominate the Chinese Internet market in the future have all begun to develop in the past few years.
After Zhao Zebang learned about the establishment of Zhang Chaoyang's "Sohu", he keenly saw the huge business opportunities contained in it, so he hurried back from the United States to see if he could take advantage of the rapid development of the Internet in China to get a share of it.
Undoubtedly, Zhao Zebang's business vision is very superb. Zhou Hao asked: "Zebang, what are you going to do? Invest in Zhang Chaoyang's 'Sohu'?"
Zhao Zebang nodded heavily: "Yes, uncle, I plan to find some investors who are interested in the Internet to raise funds, and then I will invest in 'Sohu' and get 'Sohu' listed on the NASDAQ in the United States. With the current IT industry
With its development, coupled with China's huge market with almost unlimited progress, 'Sohu' will definitely soar after being listed on Nasdaq."
Zhou Hao also agreed with Zhao Zebang's plan. He smiled and said, "Then have you found the sponsor?"
Zhao Zebang was immediately discouraged: "Not yet. Originally, my father said that he could help me find a few bosses, but I don't want to rely on my connections at home. Moreover, those people must be willing to invest in me for my father's sake."
Yes, I don’t want to do this and make myself look like a beggar.”
"What a beggar, you kid is so unreliable." Zhao Dingzhou cursed in a rough voice, but he was not really angry.
Perhaps influenced by Western ideas of independence, Zhao Zebang dislikes relying on family energy to achieve his goals. This would make him appear incompetent. What he hopes is the sense of accomplishment that comes from building a family from scratch.
Officials and businessmen do not separate families, but Zhao Zebang would rather make friends by himself and build his own network of relationships than relying on the protection of his family.
Mr. Zhao admired Zhao Zebang's ambition very much, so he didn't force him.
At this time, Zhou Hao smiled and said: "Actually, I am quite interested in the emerging industry of the Internet."
Hearing Zhou Hao's words, Zhao Zebang's eyes suddenly lit up: How could he forget? The uncle in front of him is one of the richest men in the country, although not many people know about the huge wealth in his hands.
"Uncle, are you saying you can invest in me?" Zhao Zebang looked at Zhou Hao expectantly.
"Yes, but can you guarantee that you will control Sohu?" Zhou Hao said seriously.
Zhao Zebang did not agree immediately because he knew that people like Zhang Chaoyang, who were both skilled and ambitious, valued control of the company, and it would not be easy to control "Sohu".
After weighing it in his mind, Zhao Zebang gritted his teeth and said: "This is not an easy task, but I am confident that I can do it."
"Okay, then I will believe you."
Zhou Hao sincerely admires the Zhao family. Chinese people often say that wealth cannot last more than three generations, but this "iron rule" does not seem to exist in the Zhao family. As the person who single-handedly raised the Zhao family, Zhao Rixin's achievements are already great enough. Zhao Dingzhou
He is also a general who guards one side. The importance of the Guangzhou Military Region is self-evident. Being able to become the commander of this large military region,
Managing two armies with a total of hundreds of thousands of soldiers, it is naturally impossible to rely entirely on Zhao Rixin's support. Zhao Dingzhou's own abilities and achievements are the most direct reason. Moreover, Zhou Hao had heard Zhao Rixin mention it the last time he was in Beijing,
Zhao Dingzhou will be awarded the rank of general in 2000 at the latest, becoming the youngest general in the country.
There is also Zhao Yuqin. Although she is a girl, her talents are no worse than any man. Zhao Yuqin is the first contributor to the development of Zhou Hao's "Tianhe" to what it is today.
By the third generation, although Zhao Zebang had no intention of joining politics or the military, he was very keen on doing business. However, Zhou Hao could see that Zhao Zebang's talents were extraordinary and he would definitely become a tycoon in the future.
And now, Zhou Hao is not only Zhao Rixin's adopted son, but also has established a relationship with Zhao Yuqin, so he can be considered a real member of the Zhao family. Therefore, the future of the Zhao family will only become more and more prosperous.
"But Zebang, we just need to get the controlling stake and take care of the operational matters. As for the technical aspects, Zhang Chaoyang and the others should be responsible for it. After all, you and I are both laymen in the IT industry.
." Zhou Hao said.
"Of course, to a certain extent, we are all just capitalists, and using capital to gain profits is what we should do. We can't control those technical things even if we want to." Zhao Zebang said: "Uncle, are you going to make a profit?
How much capital."
Zhou Hao frowned and thought for a while, then said: "Four hundred million, maybe. Although most of my money can't be withdrawn now, there is still no problem with four hundred million."
"'Sohu' is still in the early stages of development. Four hundred million yuan should be enough. I think this amount should make Zhang Chaoyang and others tempted."
But Zhou Hao shook his head: "I'm not talking about RMB, but US dollars. However, I don't want to invest all my money in 'Sohu'. For 'Sohu', 100 million US dollars is enough."
Zhao Zebang has lived in the United States for several years and is accustomed to using US dollars to measure money. However, this time when he returned to China, he deliberately changed his habit, so it meant that Zhou Hao was talking about RMB. He said: "Then the other three
Where is Yi? Uncle, do you have other goals?"
"Yes, in addition to 'Sohu', I am also optimistic about a website called 'NetEase'. Compared with 'Sohu', 'NetEase' was founded earlier and started to develop last year, but the current situation is not the same.
No matter what, it should be easier to get their controlling stake than Sohu."
In fact, Zhou Hao has long been interested in the Nasdaq market in the United States, but most of his funds are still stuck in Asia and will not be withdrawn until May at the earliest. Moreover, Nasdaq is in the short term.
The increase in price will not be too big, so Zhou Hao is not in a hurry.
But now, since Zhao Zebang intends to invest in the IT industry, Zhou Hao is also happy to support him. Although he cannot make a big move into Nasdaq, it is not difficult to acquire China's four major portals before the development of the Internet industry reaches its peak.
"NetEase", "Search
"Fox" is still in the early stages of development, and "Sina" and "Tencent" will only enter the market at the end of this year. When these four major websites are in desperate need of financial support, it does not take much to gain control of them.
With more funds, US$400 million is more than enough.
Zhou Hao was very aware of the influence of the Internet in the country in the future. At that time, China also had the largest Internet group in the world. The power of "netizens" was extremely amazing, and the Internet would become the media with the largest coverage and the fastest spread. Since Zhou Hao
Hao has created "Polaris", an entertainment media group that is growing faster and faster. Naturally, he does not want to miss the big cake of online media. When the two are combined, the influence they will form will be unimaginable.
"Zebang, I will transfer the $400 million to your account first, and you will be responsible for purchasing shares of NetEase and Sohu. You can also act cheaply on other companies with potential."
"Well, I understand, uncle." Zhao Zebang was very grateful to Zhou Hao. No one could get 400 million US dollars if they wanted to, and this was Zhou Hao's trust in him.
After chatting with Zhao Zebang about some of the details, Zhou Hao said goodbye to Zhao Dingzhou.
Taking the special car from the Military Region Headquarters arranged by Zhao Dingzhou, Zhou Hao quickly returned to Xiangcheng. Lei Hu had already sent the three injured men to the military hospital in Xiangcheng, and they were all fine. Xiao Nanyue and
Xiao Jiming also returned to Xiangcheng.
"Jiming, let's have dinner together tonight."
"Okay, Qingqing is also in Xiangcheng, right? Come with her," Xiao Jiming said on the phone.
Zhou Hao felt a slight lurch in his heart, fearing that Xiao Jiming still had not given up on Yan Qingqing. Zhou Hao sighed deeply, let's just tell him what happened, lest he have any more illusions about his cousin Yan Qing.
They still booked a private room at the Tianbin Hotel. Since Xiao Jiming's home is near the Tianbin Hotel, they arrived very early.
When she came to the door of the room with Zhou Hao, Yan Qingqing said worriedly: "Xiao Hao, if Brother Xiao knows, will he be alienated from you?" She was afraid that Zhou Hao and Xiao Jiming would have a fight because of her relationship.
turn.
Zhou Hao held her hand tightly and smiled at her: "I believe Jiming will not be like this. Even if he really refuses to forgive me, I will not leave you."
Seeing Zhou Hao's firm gaze, Yan Qingqing nodded, and the two of them pushed the door open to settle things with Xiao Jiming.