Chapter 201: Furious Gao De
Two "mosts"? This was the first time that Shirakawa Kaede had heard of such a statement.
Arai Yu has spent most of his life at Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank, so of course he knows everything about the group's internal affairs.
“Among the six major zaibatsu in Japan, Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank was established the latest and has the largest number of members.
Among other traditional zaibatsu, Sumitomo and Mitsui have the longest histories, dating back to the Edo period.
Mitsubishi and Fuji are slightly behind, but they were also established in the Meiji period.
The relatively young Sanhe was also formed in the 1960s.
The only one that was established was the Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank Foundation in 1978.”
That was in 1978, just two years ago, so he is indeed the youngest of the six chaebols.
In fact, the official statement of these chaebols is that they were established in the 1950s and 1960s, but that was because they were forcibly demolished by the United States after the war and then reorganized.
So in the registration time column, just look at the numbers in the 1950s.
Without a rich historical background, how could it be possible to monopolize more than 60% of the country's assets in just twenty years?
"In addition to being the last to be established, Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank is also the consortium with the most member companies."
This is the second "most" of Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank, which may sound a bit contradictory.
It was established the latest but has the most members, although quantity does not necessarily mean quality.
However, in terms of scale and areas of involvement, Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank is a latecomer that has surpassed the others.
The reason why it was able to grow so quickly is closely related to the management methods implemented by Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank.
"President Shirakawa, the biggest difference between Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank and the other chaebols is its relatively relaxed management strategy.
Most traditional chaebols have a pyramid-like management structure, with the main family having absolute control over the subsidiary companies.
Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank adopts a ring-type management system, with Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank at the center and cross-holdings with member companies.
Usually, Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank, which serves as the center, does not seek absolute control. On the contrary, its shareholding ratio is mostly low.
Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank seeks mutual support among members within the group, in addition to the necessary consistency of action when facing a crisis.
At other times, we do not interfere with the business activities of our members, so the management is relatively loose.”
Baichuan Feng's expression changed. This was indeed a little different from the chaebol he had imagined.
No wonder when Ichiro Watanabe left just now, he specifically emphasized that Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank was different from other zaibatsu.
"So what about the Shimizu Corporation that Dai-ichi Kangyin just suggested...?"
"That's right," Arai Yu nodded, "It belongs to the Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank Group."
So that’s how it is. No wonder a bank is involved in both real estate and construction and can provide almost one-stop service.
They are all member companies within the group and have indeed played a role in supporting each other in operations.
“Not only that, but within the group there is also Itochu Corporation, which is mainly engaged in bulk trading activities.
Fujitsu is in the semiconductor computer field. Kawasaki Steel and Asahi Chemical are in the heavy industry field.
Isuzu, Yokohama Rubber, and the automotive industry. There are dozens of other companies.
The Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank Group has advantages in chemical fibers, finance, optical communications, computers, oil development, and food.
The management committee of the foundation meets on the third Friday of every month (Friday), also known as the "Three Gold Meetings".
President Shirakawa, this is the general situation of Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank."
Arai Yu took off his glasses and pinched his eyebrows. After putting them back on, he picked up the coffee and took a sip. His dry throat felt a little better.
The size of the chaebol is far beyond imagination, Shirakawa Feng sighed.
In the eyes of ordinary people, faced with such a behemoth, they probably wouldn't even have the thought of resisting.
"What suggestions do you have for Daiichi Kangyo Gin, Arai-san?"
Arai Yu thought seriously for a while before he made a suggestion.
“Even if you don’t join, don’t make enemies.”
Baichuan Feng nodded, it was very pertinent advice.
"However," Arai Yu glanced at Shirakawa Kaede, "it wouldn't hurt to borrow some strength at certain times, especially if Shirakawa Electric plans to go public in the future.
I believe that Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank would also be happy to contact us. Appropriate cooperation will help Shirakawa Electric expand its influence."
Arai Yu didn't know what Shirakawa Kaede was thinking, but he knew that it was impossible to be completely isolated from the chaebols in Neon.
In this case, it is necessary to maintain appropriate good relationships.
Doing so will not only repel other coveted chaebols, but will also bring certain conveniences to one's own company. Why not do it?
Even if...even if I have my own ideas in the future, this may be a kind of compromise transition.
Shirakawa Kaede understood the other meaning behind Arai Yu's words, but it was still a little early for Shirakawa Electric at the moment.
However, maintaining the current cooperative relationship with Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank is also a good choice.
As for the future, we’ll talk about it later.
"Thank you for the introduction, Mr. Arai. Please take care of Shirakawa Holdings."
"It should be so," Arai Yu nodded.
Under his operation, Shirakawa Holdings has straightened out the various shareholding relationships of Shirakawa Electric.
At present, Shirakawa Feng even has plans to let Shirakawa Holdings serve as an investment company.
Invest some money in some potential companies to support their development, and you may reap good rewards in the future.
But everything has just begun, and the investment in these small companies is just a practice.
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Taito Ward, Gaode Co., Ltd.
"Why did the lawyer Xiaodao who had been agreed upon earlier suddenly give up the contract with Gaode?"
Takagi Tokujiro's bloodshot eyes widened, and he was so annoyed that he directly questioned his assistant Oda.
"President, this... I don't know this either." Oda looked at his president with an innocent face.
This Kojima lawyer originally agreed to defend AutoNavi in a handheld game console patent infringement case.
The price was agreed upon, but the day before the signing, the other party suddenly called and declined the employment invitation.
If that were all, Takagi Tokujiro wouldn't be so anxious.
But this is the nth time that Gaode has encountered such a situation.
Things are even better now. Almost all the lawyers with some fame in Tokyo have rejected Gaode's invitation.
It was as if they had been pre-arranged, and this was what made Takagi Tokujiro feel upset.
While feeling aggrieved, he was also secretly frightened.
This is definitely not a coincidence. To say that there is no other force behind it is to underestimate his intelligence as the head of a company.
Could it really be Shirakawa Electric's doing? But I haven't heard of their background.
Tokujiro Takagi only focused on the background of Shirakawa Electric Company, but ignored the resources behind the "people".
However, unless you are an insider, no one can understand that the power comes from the academic clique.
The first trial was about to begin. If Gaode didn't find a solution, he would definitely lose the trial.
When the evidence is irrefutable, there is almost no possibility of overturning the verdict.
Think of the huge compensation demanded by Shirakawa Electric and the various onerous public apologies.
Not only will Gaode be unable to pay the compensation, but even its remaining reputation will be destroyed.
By then, bankruptcy is the only option waiting for Gaode.
As for lawyers, it's not that no one has applied for the position, but those small fry probably don't have the energy to delay the case.
Takagi Tokujiro ripped open his collar in frustration. Although it was already winter, he was still sweating profusely due to anxiety.
The Avengers, who had agreed to stand together, saw Shirakawa Electric chasing after the Godard family.
The shouting, which was originally very loud, gradually died down.
These short-sighted guys are so short-sighted. Do they really think that if AutoNavi goes bankrupt, Shirakawa Electric will let you go?
A loose group of people, a mob.
Although the situation was unfavorable and the effect of the counterattack was not ideal.
However, he felt somewhat unwilling to let Takagi Tokujiro surrender and ask the other party for negotiations.
"Xiaotian, sell the last batch of goods in the warehouse and stop the subsequent production for the time being."
"Hayi"
Takagi Tokujiro's plan was simple, to sell all the goods in his hands first.
If you, Shirakawa Electric, continue to push me too far, the worst that can happen is that AutoNavi will withdraw from the handheld game console market.
Can you still chase me and bite me?
Bite again? ...If you bite again, I will bow and apologize!
I've already bowed, what do you want? You're not going to be so unethical, are you?
The reason why Takagi Tokujiro resorted to this measure was because it was his last resort.
No one is moved by the price war at all. What's even more infuriating is that AutoNavi's handheld game consoles are almost 2,000 yen cheaper than those of Shirakawa Electric and Nintendo.
However, the total sales of their dozen or so handheld game consoles is less than one-third of the total sales of these two.
This is simply unbelievable. At this moment, most of them have not yet realized the truth that "content is king".
Even if there are some smart people who understand the key, it is not easy to develop it on their own.
At that time, there was not even the profession of game designer, so there was really no place to recruit people.
Therefore, the price war has little effect and has only reduced their profits.
Seeing that Shirakawa Electric and Nintendo were not willing to take the bait, this group of scattered investors quietly raised the price back.
Takagi Tokujiro had never seen such a stupid operation, which not only caused the alliance to collapse.
The prices kept jumping up and down, which simply annoyed the consumers.
Actual benefits and reputation, a lose-lose situation.
And who knows where the slogans that were shouted loudly at the beginning to accuse the other party of joint monopoly have been lost.
In response to such accusations, Shirakawa Electric directly brought up Casio.
He highly praised the other party's innovations in handheld game console design and game content, and said that it contributed to the fledgling handheld game console business.
See, the so-called monopoly is just bullshit.
Shirakawa Electric welcomes any innovative partners to jointly explore a broader handheld game console market.
Well, the main reason is that Casio's handheld game consoles are too hardcore and the market is limited.
Baichuan Feng said, "Please give me two dozen more competitors like this . I want to beat ten of them!"
What’s even more amazing is that Casio had the audacity to accept the praise from Shirakawa Electric.
While praising its own handheld game console, it also expressed its willingness to discuss the development prospects of the industry with Shirakawa Electric.
This... Takagi Tokujiro felt that he was blind at the time and wanted to pull Cassio onto his warship.
Don't you have any idea about it? How many people in your family know how to play the handheld game console?
No, that's not a handheld game console! That's a calculator in the name of a game!
Or industry development?
Making watches and calculators might be considered impressive, but as for handheld games? Maybe later.
Tokujiro Takagi felt that his colleagues were just bad teammates, and none of them could fight.
If Gaode Corporation loses the case in the end, it will be my peers who have misled me!
