Future Technology had to leave. Jiang Chen had decided a long time ago. But even if they left, there must be a process. And even if they left, it didn't mean he would abandon the domestic market. It was just that he chose a small country that was easier to control as the headquarters to facilitate the later development of Future Technology.
But what he didn't expect was that the Wang family couldn't sit still so quickly.
Using the excuse of controlling artificial intelligence technology in the hands of the state, they used the power of the system to force Jiang Chen to hand over Future Technology's shares. Using Linhua Group, which was jointly controlled by the state and the Wang family, to invest in Future Technology, Wang Linhua's plan was well thought out.
At the end of the day, Jiang Chen's foundation was too weak. The benefits of Future Technology made people envious. Although the Wang family had been blocking trouble for him, what if the Wang family was also envious? Obviously, in terms of family interests, Wang Dehai naturally chose the family and acquiesced to Wang Linhua's actions.
However, judging from Wang Linhua's condition that was "not too excessive", Wang Dehai was still able to mediate it. Although he asked Jiang Chen to hand over his shares, he didn't "make it too difficult" for him. Five billion and the compensation of son-in-law, in Wang Dehai's view, was at least an explanation.
But Jiang Chen was not satisfied with this explanation.
So he went to Zhou Zihao.
Don't misunderstand, Jiang Chen never thought the ten gigabytes of video would really work, or that the Wang family would compromise with him and stop attacking Future Technology because of the video. If he really brought out the scandalous video, it would cause the two sides to completely fall out and there would be no room for negotiation.
Taking ten thousand steps back, even if the Wang Clan gave up because of this, would other envious people not make a move? Falling out with the Wang family would mean losing the protection of the local tyrant. Future Technology would only face more troubles in the future. It was precisely because of this that Wang Linhua directly conspired and talked to Jiang Chen. "I want your shares, will you give them to me?"
After Jiang Chen took the video from Zhou Zihao, he threw it into the storage dimension and didn't bother with it anymore.
The trump card he was really relying on was the "UAV Smart Control System 1.0" that Zhou Zihao happily took back to his hometown to claim credit.
Although this thing was submitted in the name of Zhou Zihao, would the higher-ups be stupid enough to think that it was really Zhou Zihao who made it?
With a little investigation, he could find out who Zhou Zihao had contact with before returning to Shangjing.
Even if the credit went to the Zhou family, the higher-ups would send someone to contact Jiang Chen to find out the source of the technology.
It wasn't the country that was eyeing the benefits in his hands, it was just the Wang family. Would the country care about Future Technology's profit? The country was only interested in the artificial intelligence technology in his hands. Wang Linhua was able to convince the largest shareholder of Linhua Technology, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), to be interested in acquiring Future Technology. The only reason was "by becoming the largest shareholder, Future Technology could expand into the military field and apply artificial intelligence technology to the military field."
Since civilian-level artificial intelligence technology wasn't enough to satisfy the appetite of the higher-ups, then they could use military-level artificial intelligence.
As long as the people above were satisfied with Future Technology's contribution to the national defense field and believed that Future Technology would make more contributions in Jiang Chen's hands, then the reason for the state to control Future Technology would no longer exist. At the same time, the government would provide Future Technology with policy protection.
As for the Wang family? As long as Jiang Chen convinced the people above that Future Technology could only display its greatest value in his hands, would he need to worry about the Wang family? Regardless of how powerful the Wang family was, they were only powerful on the local level. They couldn't go against the central government's will.
As for handing it over through the Zhou family's hands, it would avoid touching the cake of another party with vested interests. The reason why he wanted the video was to divert Zhou Zihao's attention and make him think that Jiang Chen was only after the video in his hands and couldn't wait to "present" it.
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It had been a week since the transaction between Jiang Chen and Zhou Zihao. Just as Jiang Chen expected, his mansion welcomed an unusual guest.
A middle-aged man with a shaved head looked skinny but energetic. Although he had a common face and his sideburns were gradually dyed with white, his tough temperament made it hard for people to ignore his existence.
The person standing behind him should be his bodyguard. His slightly burly figure seemed to be an extraordinary fighter. But Jiang Chen had seen many skilled people, so he didn't pay too much attention.
"Ye Guolong, Colonel." Ye Guolong reached out his hand and shook Jiang Chen's hand. He only reported his rank and didn't mention his specific position.
If he was a colonel, then he would at least be a regimental leader or even a deputy division leader. While he was secretly shocked, Jiang Chen didn't express too much.
"Jiang Chen, an ordinary businessman. Please come in." Jiang Chen smiled and invited Ye Guolong into the living room.
Sitting on the sofa, Ye Guolong looked around the living room and said.
"Mr. Jiang knew I would come?"
"Oh? How so? "Sitting across from him, Jiang Chen asked with a smile.
"Even the tea is ready." Ye Guolong smiled and took a sip of the tea. "It's still hot."
"With an important guest visiting, I can't be too shabby, right?" Jiang Chen smiled.
After the friendly greeting, Ye Guolong's expression turned serious as he went straight to the point.
"Mr. Jiang, I'll get straight to the point. Did you make the 'UAV Smart Control System 1.0'?"
Looking at Ye Guolong's serious face, Jiang Chen also put down the teacup.
"That's right."
Since he asked, it was obvious that the investigation was done. Beating around the bush would seem insincere, so it was better to just admit it.
"When was the system developed? Other than Zhou Zihao, how many people have seen the source code of the program? "
"Is Colonel Ye interrogating me?" Jiang Chen didn't answer but asked back with a smile.
Hearing this, Ye Guolong paused for a moment as his eyebrows furrowed.
"This is a national secret, please cooperate."
"Someone seems to have handed in my work as military technology, so my work has become a state secret? Can I interpret it this way? Colonel Ye. "
Ye Guolong's expression was a bit awkward.
The software was indeed submitted by the Zhou family, but based on their investigation, the system was created by Jiang Chen. This was why they sought out Jiang Chen. Before they confirmed the confidentiality of the software, even if they obtained the software, no one would dare to use it. Since it involved national defense, there was no room for carelessness.
"Uh, for Mr. Jiang's contribution, we will provide a certain amount of compensation. I hope that Mister Jiang can look at the bigger picture. "Ye Guolong said awkwardly, feeling a little embarrassed.
Seeing the awkward expression on Ye Guolong's face, Jiang Chen smiled and didn't make it too difficult for him.
"The software was developed three months ago. Before Zhou Zihao received the program from me, the source code was only handled by me and the development team located overseas. But I have to remind you that version 1.0 is only a half-finished product. "
"Half-finished product?" Ye Guolong raised his eyebrows.
"That's right. Although it doesn't look like it's working, there are a lot of security issues. These issues could have been solved in future updates, but unfortunately, Future Technology encountered a small problem recently. To be honest, I voluntarily gave the program to Zhou Zihao. Because of the threat from a certain person, we had to hastily take out the half-finished product in exchange for the Zhou family's protection, "Jiang Chen said with a smile.
"Do you know the consequences of using a half-finished product to fool us?" Ye Guolong ignored his last sentence and asked with a mocking tone.
"Is the software signed by Future Technology?" Jiang Chen pretended to be surprised.
Hearing this, Ye Guolong was speechless again.
Yes, the software wasn't submitted under Future Technology's name. Even if something happened, it would be the Zhou family's problem. What did it have to do with Future Technology? Even if something happened, it would be the Zhou family's problem.
It was useless to use this to test Future Technology.
Thinking about this, Ye Guolong cursed the idiot Zhou in his mind. [You can't even tell they gave you a half-finished product.]
But it wasn't the Zhou family's fault. Although the system was half-finished, it was definitely usable. Only through a large amount of experiments would the drawbacks be exposed. They were too impatient.
After a moment of silence, he slowly opened his mouth.
"How long will it take to complete the product?"
"One month is enough," Jiang Chen said with a smile.
Hearing Ye Guolong's question, he knew it was half done.
"What's the small problem you encountered?" Ye Guolong asked emotionlessly.
"This is the recording of my conversation with Linhua Group's president, Wang Linhua." He gently placed a USB on the table.
Ye Guolong raised his eyebrows as he picked up the USB.
"I'll help you report to the higher-ups … It's better to stay away from politics."
"I want to, but there are always people who want to use politics to mess with me." Jiang Chen shrugged and said helplessly.
After a moment of silence, Ye Guolong said.
"The maintenance of the drone smart control system 1.0 will be outsourced by Zhongxin High Tech to Future Technology."
Zhongxin High Tech was the Zhou family's company responsible for drone manufacturing. It was considered a leading company in the military intelligence project. It was impossible to take back the rights of the drone smart control system 1.0. Since the software was given to the Zhou family, it already belonged to the Zhou family.
But he didn't plan on being calculative. Compared to the profit of Future 1.0, the profit of the military intelligence project was negligible. What he valued more was that by wearing the coat of a military enterprise, he would receive the protection of the central government. If Wang Linhua wanted to use the power in the system to harm him again, he would have to think twice. One wrong move and he would be charged with espionage.
Since attacking a military enterprise and attacking a normal company were two completely different things.
It was a form of compensation to Future Technology.
"So, Future Technology is considered a military enterprise?" Jiang Chen smiled.
"That's right."
Ye Guolong nodded, stood up, and extended his right hand again. "Regarding the specifics of the cooperation, Zhongxin High Tech will come to your company tomorrow for a detailed discussion. I look forward to your outstanding contributions in the field of national defense. "
"Certainly." Jiang Chen shook Ye Guolong's hand.
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