Yuan Chengdao and the others couldn't understand. It could only be said that they didn't think enough, or maybe they thought too much.
Perhaps they thought that after ten years, when the contract expired, the offline store system of Far Away might collapse.
After all, at that time, if they continued to be unprofitable for a long time, as the rent increased, even if others didn't chase them away, Far Away wouldn't be able to continue operating Far Away.
But that wasn't what Li Dong wanted!
Or rather, he didn't care about that.
Ten years later, he would think about it ten years later.
Ten years later, what would the impact of the online market be like? Even the current Li Dong couldn't see it.
After all, some things had changed.
Now, Far Away was the largest platform in the online market.
At that time, there might be a large-scale impact, but there might also be no impact.
But regardless of whether it would happen or not, it didn't matter if the offline stores would be closed down.
If the impact was too great, then Far Away would close down. When the contract expired, there wouldn't be any trouble and they could just close down.
If the impact wasn't too great, then they could continue to talk about renewing the contract. Li Dong didn't think that Far Away would really have no development in ten years.
Since these stores could last for ten years, it meant that the other retail companies were almost forced to death by him.
At this time, other than Far Away, who else could these commercial plazas choose?
Therefore, it wasn't that Li Dong didn't think of some things, but he just didn't care.
He was desperately expanding now, and many people felt that he was being militaristic. And Far Away was indeed being militaristic.
But did Li Dong care?
Even if Far Away really collapsed in the end, so what?
What Yuan Chengdao and the others cared about didn't mean that Li Dong would care.
Everything he wanted wasn't just a simple business empire, not just simple money.
At this point, it could be said that Li Dong had almost all the honors in the business world.
At this time, whether it was success or failure, Li Dong didn't care as much as others thought.
Shen Qian had previously told him not to let Far away become his shackles. Li Dong had actually thought about this for a long time. Perhaps what Shen Qian said was right. Perhaps it was a little selfish, but Far Away should not become Li Dong's shackles.
Far away executives, Far away employees, and everything Far away were actually restraining Li Dong.
It wasn't an active restraint, but a passive one.
When Li Dong did things, he couldn't be as carefree as before, because he had to consider the interests of these people.
He had to think, Far away, what would happen to these people if he destroyed them?
But in the end, Li Dong figured it out.
This world really shouldn't overestimate itself.
Far away, so what if it really went bankrupt?
All these years, many companies had gone bankrupt, and those employees and executives had starved to death.
When a company went bankrupt, the gap left behind would be quickly filled by others.
The employees and executives could also find new jobs that belonged to them. With their many years of experience, they might have a better life than in a faraway place.
Did he think he was indispensable?
Li Dong might have thought so in the past, but after experiencing the collapse of Gome and Tencent, Li Dong had long understood.
These people actually had to live for themselves.
The so-called sense of responsibility was for themselves and their families.
Their sense of responsibility towards outsiders, and even towards society, was also built on a certain foundation.
Without that foundation, what was the use of shouting slogans?
At this moment, Li Dong didn't think that he had reached that stage. He also didn't think that without him, society would be in turmoil and the country would decline.
Whoever thought that would be the real fool.
Live for yourself first. When you live well, then you would have the time to think about others.
And now, Li Dong wanted to do what he wanted to do, what he had always wanted to do.
Surpass Wal-Mart!
A long time ago, he had set this goal. Back then, it might have been a joke, but now, it was no longer a joke.
Yuan Chengdao and the others felt that empty surpassing was meaningless, but for Li Dong, this might be the source of spiritual strength that allowed him to continue fighting in his career.
Expand, expand, expand until even if it was only for a moment, that was enough.
As for after that, who would care about him!
Whether it collapsed or passed on for a hundred years, what did it have to do with Li Dong?
If he could maintain it and pass it on, his descendants would struggle less. If he couldn't pass it on, Li Dong didn't think he would starve to death.
As for whether his descendants could struggle less, Li Dong really didn't care that much.
At his level, even if he failed, his children's starting point would be different from ordinary people. Since they were already ahead of the starting line, would they really want to retire from young?
…
Since Yuan Chengdao came once, no one from the executives Far away came to ask about it again.
It was now the 18th of July.
On July 18th, starting in the early hours of the morning, Far Away Mall and Wanjia Web started promotional activities.
Other platforms also started promotional activities like in previous years.
However, this year's promotional atmosphere was a little strange. In the past, Far Away took the lead, but this year, it was Taobao instead.
The commotion in the distance didn't feel as big as Taobao's.
This time, Far Away no longer focused on price wars, but various interspersed activities and policies began to be promoted on this day.
The amount of exclusive loans increased, and the interest-free period extended.
The interest rate of consumer loans was reduced, and the number of users opened increased.
Wancard's cashback quota increased, and offline Faraway Supermarket also began to share the membership system with online.
In other words, online and offline purchases could be redeemed in red packets, and points could be accumulated.
There were a lot of messy things happening in the distance.
Laymen were dazzled by what they saw, but some people in the industry frowned.
Rather than saying that Distance was conducting a promotion on July 18, it would be more accurate to say that they were conducting market research.
Whether it was good or bad, Far Away was online this time, and they wanted to take the opportunity to see how the effect was.
…
Pingchuan.
Tianhu Hotel.
Liu Qiangdong frowned slightly, and said after a while, "General Manager Ma, what do you think of Far Away's actions?"
Da Qiangzi and Old Ma could not get together at first.
However, this time, East Star and Far Away organized the charity night, and these people came. Coincidentally, both parties were arranged to stay in the same hotel, and the rooms were also next door.
Since they met, and both of them were in e-commerce, the two chatted for a while and quickly got together.
Now in the industry, they were not opponents, and their opponents were Far Away.
Therefore, in the previous life, the two of them did not fight against each other, and there was no need for them to fight against each other.
In the past two years, although Jingdong's reputation was not prominent, in fact, its strength was constantly growing.
While Far Away was promoting online shopping, it was also in a disguised way to attract customers and people for them.
Although no one said it, the e-commerce market could reach its current scale, but everyone admitted that this had a lot to do with Li Dong.
If not for Li Dong's continuous promotion, reform, and optimization of the online shopping process, e-commerce would not have developed so quickly.
But correspondingly, as the market leader, Far Away also ate the biggest piece of meat from these reforms, while platforms like Jingdong could only drink some soup and water.
In response to Liu Qiangdong's question, Ma Yun pondered for a while before slowly saying, "He is training his troops!"
"Training his troops?"
Ma Yun nodded and said, "Yes, he is training his troops. Far Away seems to be doing a lot of things in this promotion month, but in fact, they are just testing the waters.
Li Dong is using this promotion as a test field to see the results of some policies.
In addition, I don't know if you have noticed.
Recently, Far Away Logistics seems to have begun to expand again, adding a lot of distribution points and outlets.
But now Far Away doesn't seem to need so many distribution points.
So, next, Far Away will definitely do something.
They are now launching a lot of new things, and the integration of online and offline has further deepened. If this goes on … "
Ma Yun said until here and did not say anything more.
And Liu Qiangdong's face was also gloomy, slightly sad and said, "If this goes on, people will only know Far Away, how will they know about our platforms. Taobao is fine, the scale of the Wan Jia Network is not too big now, but as a B2C platform, Jingdong … "
Ma Yun said self-deprecatingly, "Do you think Li Dong really doesn't care about the C2C business?
Since the Wan Jia Network went online, there hasn't been much action.
But does he think I don't know?
Recently, the people of Far Away Logistics have actually started to work as business headhunters. Some couriers, while delivering goods, are taking advantage of the opportunity of frequent contact to poach people.
Far Away has really done the job of poaching people to the extreme!
It can't go on like this! "
Ma Yun sighed. This matter was really difficult to handle.
They couldn't not let people deliver the goods, right?
Far Away Logistics was now more and more widely spread, and many third-party businesses liked to use Far Away Express.
Far Away Express was efficient, did not procrastinate, had a good service attitude, and was not expensive. Naturally, it became the first choice of many businesses.
In fact, Far Away Logistics could not satisfy their own business. Far Away Logistics was somewhat unable to satisfy them.
But Li Dong, this guy, he also dared to do it. He directly introduced a few companies from Shunfeng and let these companies undertake Far Away Express.
In order to let these companies do their best, Far Away even took the initiative to rent some distribution points and storage centers to several express companies from Shunfeng for free.
Of course, it was not simply renting them for free. In fact, Far Away Express also had an office there.
This way, they could be considered sharing a distribution point and a storage center.
This way, Far Away Express became the supervisor, and Shunfeng and the other companies were actually happy about it. Who wouldn't be happy to help with the layout for free?
Far Away Express had actually spent a lot more in this aspect, but in fact, it was not much different from before.
Their express company previously did not operate externally. Now that they accepted external business, the money they earned was still enough to subsidize these expenses.
Over and over again, Far Away Express had opened up to other markets, expanding their coverage and influence.
At the same time, they could also poach a third party. How worthwhile was that?
Now, Far Away Express's unprofitable business was getting more and more enthusiastic. This made Ma Yun and the rest really want to vomit blood.
Far Away Express could not make money because Li Dong was the biggest shareholder.
Could Taobao and Jingdong do this?
They could make a loss, or they could not make a profit. If they could grab a share of the market, the investors would also be happy.
The key was that even if they did not make money, they could not grab a share of the market Far Away Express.
This way, if they did not make money, the investors would not be happy to compete with Far Away Express.
The investors' money was also money. No one would really let their money go to waste. Now, everyone was led by the nose by Far Away Express. Naturally, Ma Yun was very tired.
Liu Qiangdong saw him say this, and his eyes moved slightly. "General Manager Ma, why don't we work together for once?"
Ma Yun raised his eyebrows. This guy specially came to find him for this matter.
Although he had some guesses, Ma Yun still asked with a smile, "How do we work together?"
Liu Qiangdong immediately said, "Jingdong and Wal-Mart, Taobao and Bailian. Actually, our cooperation is not just a cooperation between us. It is a cooperation between the four of us, both online and offline!
I know that recently, General Manager Ma has been setting up the logistics system. To put it bluntly, Taobao's logistics system is not as smooth as Jingdong's.
In terms of logistics, we still have room for cooperation.
Both sides can integrate and complement each other. At least, we will not let the express delivery companies become our hindrance.
As for the online and offline parts, the same logic applies. Far Away Express's model. Wal-Mart and Bailian's resources can be shared with us.
This way, some things will be much simpler.
Actually, everyone is under pressure now. I think that if we put in a little bit of effort, everyone will not mind.
Finally, Tmall's resources are actually being wasted by Taobao.
Far Away Express has been keeping an eye on Taobao Express. Your B2C business cannot succeed.
On the other hand, Jingdong Far Away did not care about us … "
The corner of Ma Yun's mouth twitched. Motherf * cker, this guy is so young. Why is he like Li Dong? Does he think I am an idiot?
So the so-called cooperation he mentioned is the two offline giants providing him with resources. Taobao will also provide him with resources, and then Jingdong will become bigger. This is cooperation?
As if seeing through Ma Yun's thoughts, Da Qiangzi said seriously, "General Manager Ma, I know what you are thinking.
But now, Far Away Express's B2C business needs a platform to control it!
Who is more suitable to control Far Away Express?
I can say that Jingdong is more suitable than Taobao!
Of course, I am not just asking for it. Since it is a cooperation, then everyone naturally has to benefit.
On Jingdong Express's side, we can open up some common stocks. Everyone can invest, or even cross-hold shares. This is all possible.
In the end, we will also form a community of interests. This is the true meaning of cooperation between enterprises.
Now, the few of us say that we are cooperating, but it is all superficial cooperation. Once things go wrong, we will immediately disband. Such a community is superficial and unstable.
In addition, Suning Express can also be discussed.
Gather the strength of our five companies. Let's gather our resources first and not spread them out. This way, Far Away Express is not invincible! "
Ma Yun laughed and said, "Why Jingdong?"
The five companies' resources gathered in Jingdong can indeed make Jingdong grow rapidly. As for whether it can control Far Away Express, it is hard to say for the time being.
But regardless of whether it can control them or not, it is a fact that Jingdong is taking the opportunity to grow.
Liu Qiangdong immediately said, "First, Jingdong's current system is very similar to Far Away Express, but we are more streamlined and refined than Far Away Express.
Far Away Express may have gone further, but they are still fumbling around. Sometimes, if they go the wrong way, it will be hard to turn back and start again.
Although we are a step slower, after we learned our lesson, it will be smoother than them.
Second, Taobao Express will find it harder to turn back than Far Away Express. Even if we gather our resources on Taobao Express, in the end, Taobao Express will still have to follow its current path.
The larger the scale, the more restrictions there will be. No matter how much resources are gathered, Taobao Express will find it hard to make a breakthrough.
Third, to be honest, other than Jingdong Express, who else wants to control Far Away Express online?
Excellent Amazon or Dang Dang?
Or Tom Equ?
None of these platforms can do it!
Only Jingdong Express!
Jingdong Express can replace Far Away Express's position once it reaches a certain scale. It can plunder the market and invade their market.
Because we and Far Away Express are on the same path. It will be easier to replace them than Taobao Express.
The only thing that Jingdong Express lacks now is resources!
With the replenishment of resources, we will be able to form a strong fighting force immediately. General Manager Ma can rest assured about this.
Also, we can't drag this on any longer. If we drag on any longer, Far Away Express will complete the integration of resources and make a big move. We will either die or decline. There is no doubt about this.
General Manager Ma, cooperation is better than no cooperation. No matter how fast Ali Express's plans are, can it be faster than Far Away Express?
Also, I heard that Ali Express's internal affairs have not been straightened out. On this point, Jingdong Express still has some confidence. In Jingdong Express, I think I can still make the decisions. "
Ma Yun snorted softly. He was not in a hurry to refute.
After a while, Ma Yun said, "Before you came to my place, you went to someone else's place, right?"
Liu Qiangdong did not deny it. He nodded and said, "Wal-Mart supports it. They are also feeling the pressure.
Hua Xia's market is huge. Wal-Mart does not wish to end up like Carrefour and withdraw.
Therefore, Wal-Mart needs someone to stand up and bear the pressure from Far Away Express.
As for Suning Express, I have also communicated with Mr. Zhang. Mr. Zhang also feels that cooperation is feasible. Even the channels that Suning Express has now can be integrated with Jingdong Express.
I have said that Jingdong Express can become everyone's Jingdong, not my personal Jingdong Express.
General Manager Ma, Taobao Express is too chaotic now. It is not as simple as Jingdong Express. Jingdong Express's fighting force will also be simpler than Taobao Express.
"No matter how much you do now, it is just drinking poison to quench your thirst. Far Away Express has been keeping an eye on you. It is hard for you to do anything else.
We are different. Far Away Express has not paid attention to us. Also, their layout in the North is not as good as the South.
We will expand in the North market and then enter the South to compete with Far Away Express. Taobao Express will suppress from the South. Only when both sides are strong can we suppress Far Away Express. At the very least, we can make them hesitate.
Now, Taobao Express is going up against Far Away Express alone. Is General Manager Ma really prepared to fight to the death? "
Ma Yun stared at him for a while. This guy, talking about cooperation at this time, was obviously trying to take advantage of the situation.
He had to say that the timing was not bad.
At this time, Ma Yun was actually under a lot of pressure. Far Away Express was indeed keeping an eye on Ali Express.
Far Away Express did not pay much attention to Jingdong Express. It might be a good idea to let Jingdong Express rise in the North and slow down Far Away Express.
But the key was that Da Qiangzi seemed to be taking advantage of the situation. This made Ma Yun a little unhappy.
Although he was unhappy, after thinking for a while, Ma Yun said slowly, "When the charity night is over, we can talk again!"
"Alright!"
Liu Qiangdong agreed quickly. Since Ma Yun was willing to talk again, it meant that there was hope.
Thinking of this, Liu Qiangdong was a little excited. At this time, the other enterprises were being pressured by Far Away Express.
At this time, Distance had yet to reap the spoils of war, but JD had already intercepted the spoils of war one step ahead of them. They wouldn't have to pay too much, and this was much better than he had expected.
As for whether Far Away Express was happy or not, it was none of his business.
What was there to be afraid of?
Anyway, if this continued, it would be hard for Jingdong Express to grow.
If he lost the bet, he would be back to square one.
If he won the bet and could really suppress Far Away Express, then Jingdong Express could rise ten years earlier than he expected!
For people like them, taking a gamble at a critical moment was worth it as long as the returns were substantial.
No matter how powerful Li Dong was, he was still human. Liu Qiangdong did not feel that he was inferior to Li Dong. Back then, Li Dong even went to Jingdong Express to learn from him. Everyone grew through learning. He was still young. At this time, he was afraid of Far Away Express' revenge and did not dare to move. That was no different from waiting for death!
Seeing the excitement in Liu Qiangdong's eyes, Ma Yun felt a little emotional.
This era was really the world of the young.
Two years ago, he still felt very young.
But now, he was over 40 years old and suddenly felt old.
Li Dong was younger than him by more than 20 years. Liu Qiangdong was also younger than him by 10 years. These young people were more black-hearted than the other, and more deceptive than the other. His reputation as the Great Hoodwinker had long been forgotten by everyone.
Shaking his head, Ma Yun could not be bothered to be sentimental. He would see and see. Sometimes, the first to win might not necessarily win.
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