Chapter 1319 - 1316: A New Task Arrives

Chapter 1319: Chapter 1316: A New Task Arrives

Faced with Luofeng’s inquiry, General Li nodded and said, "Yes, we only entered the quantum computer field a few years ago, but we are confident we can catch up!"

Luofeng did not respond.

Catch up?

On what basis?

The starting time is late, there is no core technology, and no financial investment. Are you planning to catch up with sheer willpower?

"General Li, what is your take on Honeywell Company’s example of ion trap technology?" Luofeng said.

General Li pondered for a moment and said, "In this field, ion trap technology has more advantages than superconductors, especially concerning full connectivity, which allows better utilization of qubits."

Luofeng said, "I don’t understand what General Li is saying, but I know that their company’s quantum computer technology should be the best in the world!"

General Li did not refute.

"So what do you mean, Boss Luo?" General Li asked.

"A few years ago, Ahri developed an 11-unit quantum computer, and your company developed a 9-unit one. As for dominant companies like Blue Giant, they introduced a commercial validation version of 20 quantum units a few years ago!" Luofeng said, "You started late, the technology is also behind, investment in research and development is insufficient, plus your revenue growth is slow, spreading across so many fields makes funding very limited. Rather than this, it would be better to invest your precious funds in your strong fields, don’t try to take on everything!"

"For example, in the field of artificial intelligence systems, the outside world greatly underestimates your Baidu! You are absolutely world-class because you grasp a large amount of user data! Gaining information through search engines provides your AI system with a ton of learning material, which is your advantage." Luofeng said bluntly.

"General Li, I believe you also understand, the current of history will not reverse, AI is ultimately the future, but more and more companies are increasing their stakes in research, and you are standing still? Are you resigned to this?" Luofeng said persuasively.

General Li remained silent, unable to deny that Luofeng’s argument was very convincing.

"Abandoning non-core businesses and maintaining core competitive businesses is a very correct choice!" Luofeng said, "Take Brother Xiao Ma for instance, they had many advantages and achieved remarkable results in the past, yet they lost in the Weibo project. Not only Weibo, even in online shopping, they lost as well. Because whether it is Weibo or shopping, neither was Brother Xiao Ma’s core business, how can one expect to succeed by fighting others’ strengths with their weaknesses?"

"General Li, you are currently doing such foolish things, the quantum computing project is not your core project, it is also your weakness, why waste valuable time and research funding on it?"

After Luofeng asked this question.

The system provided a prompt.

[Ding! Task: Host to fully acquire Baidu’s quantum computing team and enter this field!]

[Reward: Ion trap quantum computer, special talent, Li Dong!]

Another task has appeared?

And it even offers talent rewards?

Luofeng could only think no one else compares.

Indeed, it’s the system.

A typical system of this level found in feel-good literature.

The quantum computing project in Baidu’s hands may just be a non-core project, and it’s also a weakness, with insufficient funding.

But once in Luofeng’s hands.

If there is talent, it becomes a strength, and as for funding? Luofeng is certainly not lacking, is he?

Luofeng is even willing to invest tens of billions of dollars, can Baidu compare?

General Li had already seen through Luofeng’s intentions and said, "Boss Luo, are you so interested in the quantum computing project?"

"Yes, in the field of traditional computers, we can’t catch up, whether it’s the professional barrier or the technology blockade, it makes it very difficult for us!" Luofeng stated directly.

"Even in the field of quantum computing, although we are still behind, at least we can see the backs of our competitors, and since quantum computing is a new technology, nobody can guarantee that the direction of their research is the right future path, so we have a chance!" Luofeng said.

"So, Boss Luo are you planning to cooperate with us?" General Li inquired.

"Cooperation is certainly no problem." Luofeng affirmed.

General Li looked towards Luofeng doubtfully.

Just now, he invited Luofeng to cooperate on an artificial intelligence project, and the other party refused using implicit language.

Keep in mind, at Baidu, their AI is slightly more advanced, one could say it’s like their own child.

Not cooperating on AI?

Want to cooperate on quantum computing instead?

"Boss Luo, do you really want to cooperate?"

"Of course, I want to cooperate!"

"What conditions does Boss Luo have?"

Luofeng didn’t beat around the bush and directly said, "I want to acquire, completely package it, to relieve your burden!"

General Li looked speechlessly at Luofeng.

Is this what you call relieving your burden?

For example, if you have 10 sons at home, truly relieving the burden means finding two good jobs for the adults, or directly providing subsidies.

But you directly take one son away, is that relieving my burden?

In reality, you are indeed reducing the burden.

But just a bit.....

General Li, although inwardly full of complaints, acknowledged that the other party wanted to buy the weakest ’son’.

Continuing to invest made little sense.

But stopping halfway would mean previous investments were lost.

General Li said, "How does Boss Luo intend to acquire our quantum computing?"

"We had good cooperation in the past! I can offer you more benefits in this project, equivalent to a share swap!" Luofeng said.

"Such acquisition terms are unacceptable to us, if it’s a share swap, we want Blue Future’s shares!"

Luofeng laughed, "General Li, do you know the current valuation of Blue Future?"

"Of course, although Blue Future is not listed, with its unique battery technology, it’s at least at the trillion-dollar level."

"So, that’s impossible!" Luofeng refused directly.

"If you are willing to exchange for shares of Fengshun Media, we can make some concessions." Luofeng said.

General Li shook his head and said, "We don’t need Fengshun Media’s shares, if Boss Luo wants to acquire, we can discuss a cash acquisition plan."

"Cash?" Luofeng feigned hesitation.

Because such a result was entirely within his expectations.

"Although I would prefer a share swap, General Li’s attitude is so firm, let’s discuss how to proceed with a cash swap then!" Luofeng said.

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