Driven by Mincom Communications, other domestic communications giants have also allocated part of their orders to Xentong International.

This is actually a common practice for companies to avoid risks, and at the same time, it can also avoid the loss of pricing power caused by Taipower's dominance.

Sufficient orders have fully unleashed Xentong International's production capacity. As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. If you produce more, you will naturally accumulate a lot of experience or lessons.

This is also one of the important reasons why Xentong International has made great progress in all aspects during this period.

"Mr. Meng, the company has made great progress in all aspects of work. I would like to thank all employees for their efforts. Therefore, I must give them a salary increase. I must retain this group of outstanding talents."

While Hu Yang was delighted, he also became more determined to raise salaries for all employees in the company.

When the time was almost up, Hu Yang and Meng Rusong came to the conference room.

All directors, all have arrived.

The meeting was still chaired by Hu Yang. Zhang Rulin went abroad to recuperate during this time, and he, the executive director, became the official manager of the company.

Hu Yang greeted everyone and then directly talked about today's topic. There is only one topic, and that is to increase the salary of all employees of Xintong International.

"I have no objection to the salary increase, but is the one-time salary increase proposed by Director Hu a bit too large?"

Before the meeting started, Meng Rusong had someone give the hard copy of the salary increase plan to all the directors.

Those present here are not opposed to the salary increase itself, but some directors have raised objections to the extent of the salary increase.

"Everyone, I think about it this way. Instead of taking small steps, it is better to raise the salary all at once. What is the purpose of our salary increase? In addition to recognizing the work achievements of the company's employees, the main purpose is to retain talents.

To this end, we have optimized the company's reward mechanism and introduced a housing allocation system. But I personally think this is not enough. Everyone knows that the semiconductor industry is a technology-intensive industry, and talent is particularly critical. However, talent training in this industry

It is very difficult and the cycle is long. We cannot become a talent school for other companies."

What Hu Yang said is very true. For most employees, salary and benefits are the key to choosing a company.

"Dear directors, I agree with Director Hu's plan. I think we have to do things in one step, and it will be difficult to achieve our expected goals."

Director Huang of Hantang Communications also expressed his support for Hu Yang. Immediately afterwards, two more directors agreed to this salary increase plan.

We are all understanding people. Compared with the increase in corporate costs caused by salary increases, it is more important to fully mobilize employees' work enthusiasm.

If the technical backbone of an enterprise is poached with high salaries, it will be a disaster for the enterprise.

Seeing that the preparation was almost done, Hu Yang said: "Let's vote."

The voting results showed that no one objected to the salary increase plan proposed by Hu Yang and it was passed unanimously.

"Thank you all directors for your support! Mr. Meng, a decision has been made on this matter. The next specific matters will be left to you. You must handle it as soon as possible."

Hu Yang was overjoyed. Once this decision was made, it would not only prevent company employees from being poached by others, but might also be able to poach people in the opposite direction.

After the meeting, Director Huang specially chatted with Hu Yang for a few words.

What Director Huang means is that since Hu Yang has taken the lead in establishing a high-tech venture capital fund, should we also consider raising some funds for Xintong International?

Even though Xintong International's current cash flow has been greatly improved, the company's research and development expenses still need to increase. Considering the rising costs caused by this salary increase, some funds do need to be injected.

"Director Huang, your suggestion is very reasonable. But there is no need to rush to raise funds for the time being. I think Xintong International can support it for a while. In this way, this option will always be retained. If necessary, the financing matter can be solved in a short time.

It can be done.”

Hu Yang completely controlled the Hi-tech Venture Capital Fund. When he said this, Director Huang felt relieved.

After Director Huang left the company, Hu Yang came to Meng Rusong's office again.

"Mr. Hu, I have something to report to you. Some time ago, we manufactured a small batch of CPU chips for Huaxin, and they were very satisfied. No, the other party wants to place an order for us again, but you said we can't accept it.

catch?"

Huaxin is a company under the Institute of Computer Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and has always been aiming to conquer domestic CPUs.

However, the various indicators of Huaxin's products are far behind Intel and AMD. In addition, Huaxin does not use x86 and ARM architecture, but adopts mipc architecture, and there are also big ecological problems.

Hu Yang feels that even if domestic CPUs are currently very backward in technology, the significance of their existence is extraordinary.

"Where will the new batch of CPU production orders be used? If it is used in consumer electronics, we really can't accept it. If it is used in satellites or even supercomputers, we will help them produce it."

Hu Yang feels that Huaxin cannot compete with Intel and AMD in the field of consumer electronics, and it is easy for others to take advantage of it, thereby affecting Xentong International.

But if Huaxin's CPUs are used in other fields, especially the aerospace field, then they must be firmly supported.

"Huaxin said it is used on satellites."

Meng Rusong understood Hu Yang's attitude and he would accept this new batch of orders.

At noon, after having lunch together, Hu Yang and Meng Rusong went directly back to the "old foreign house".

Stepping here again, Wu Xinhui was able to control her emotions better. She found that she already liked the job of an assistant, because with Hu Yang, she could see many things that she had never been able to touch before.

Sure enough, although the level of position cannot determine a person's ability, it can determine a person's vision.

"Mr. Hu, Mr. Zhang from Microelectronics Equipment called and asked if you have arrived in Shanghai. He also said that if it is convenient for you, he would like to invite you to visit Microelectronics Equipment."

Zhang Xiao is always well-informed, and I don’t know where he learned that Populus euphratica has come to the Magic City again.

Hu Yang felt that Zhang Xiao was probably also eyeing the Hi-Tech Venture Capital Fund.

"Well, Miss Wu, please help me call Mr. Zhang back and tell him that I will go to his place at three o'clock in the afternoon."

Hu Yang had already asked Wu Xinhui if she could go on a long-term business trip, and she said it was no problem. Now it depends on her recent performance. If she performs well, Hu Yang will hire her as his assistant.

"Okay, I'll do it right away."

Wu Xinhui didn't say much in front of Hu Yang, but she was unambiguous in executing orders.

Three o'clock in the afternoon.

Hu Yang came to Zhang Xiao's office on time.

"Mr. Hu, I have been waiting for you to come to inspect the work. Our microelectronic equipment is also your direct descendant, so you can't treat it differently."

When Zhang Xiao met Hu Yang, he immediately expressed his bitterness. After all, microelectronic equipment is still short of money. The research and development of lithography machines is originally made with money. Spending money may not necessarily succeed, but if

If you don’t have money, you won’t even have a thought.

"Mr. Zhang, your acting is too fake. How long has it been since the company's latest round of financing ended? You won't tell me that you've already spent all your money, right?"

Hu Yang was secretly amused. Zhang Xiao was able to lose face many times, which was comparable to Yan Hanzhang.

"Hey, I didn't say that I'm going to raise a new round of financing soon. I don't want to register with you first, so as not to be stuck in the queue later."

Zhang Xiao didn't take it too seriously. He could express his thoughts openly.

"Okay, Hi-tech Venture Capital Fund's investments have strict internal review procedures. If Mr. Zhang feels the need at any time, he can submit an application in advance."

Hi-tech Venture Capital Fund is now gradually on the right track, and various management systems are becoming increasingly perfect. Some necessary procedures must be followed, and there is nothing wrong with this.

Zhang Xiao laughed, stood up and said, "Mr. Hu, let's go, I'll take you to see the latest progress of the R&D team."

Hu Yang immediately stood up, led Wu Xinhui and others, and followed Zhang Xiao's footsteps.

"Mr. Hu, please see, this is the prototype of the first high-end lithography machine we have developed. The light source of this 110nm lithography machine uses the 193nm arf light source of the Institute of Optics and Mechanics, and the objective lens is imported from Germany."

As Zhang Xiao explained, Hu Yang looked at the projection stepper lithography machine in front of him with great interest.

This moment is a milestone for everyone in the domestic semiconductor industry. This also means that domestic high-end lithography machines have achieved zero breakthroughs. Although the technical gap with foreign lithography machines is still very large,

But people have already seen the glimmer of hope.

"Director Zhang, what is your next plan?"

Hu Yang calmed down his excitement and turned to look at Zhang Xiao.

"Our next step is to, on the one hand, continue to advance the research and development of lithography machines, and strive to conquer the 90-nanometer lithography machine and achieve mass production as soon as possible. On the other hand, we need to start researching the related technologies of immersion lithography machines.

, I hope there will be a breakthrough within five years.”

At present, the latest 110-nanometer lithography machine developed by Microelectronics Equipment has not yet achieved mass production. Zhang Xiao plans to continue to improve the design and manufacturing to lay a solid foundation for the next mass production of 90-nanometer lithography machine.

As for the technology of immersion lithography machines, that is a story for another day. It will not be of practical significance until the 90-nanometer and 65-nanometer lithography machines are conquered, so there is no need to worry too much yet.

"Director Zhang, I didn't expect your progress to be so fast! To be honest, I saw the prototype of this 110-nanometer lithography machine today, which makes me full of confidence in domestic high-end lithography equipment. If the company has financial difficulties in the future,

, I will definitely support it strongly.”

Hu Yang can't help with technical matters, but he can provide financial help. If microelectronic equipment submits an application to the High-tech Venture Capital Fund, I dare not say if it is too much, funds within 10 billion yuan will still be no problem.

"Haha, I'm just waiting for your words. Let's go, let's go somewhere else."
Chapter completed!