Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1320 - 1060: Horizontal Alliances and Vertical Leagues

Chapter 1320: Chapter 1060: Horizontal Alliances and Vertical Leagues

If this had been two or three years ago, Wang Ye probably wouldn’t have made such a request at all, after all, a deputy head position in an important department is considered a very high level.

At that time, if he wanted to arrange someone for such a position, it might have required him to do a lot of work or engage in an exchange of interests before Korokolli would nod in agreement.

But now, things were much simpler. A casual mention over drinks, and Korokolli didn’t hesitate, immediately agreeing.

When it came down to actually making it happen, perhaps Korokolli would still need to think things through, but he wouldn’t make any demands from Wang Ye in exchange.

For him, since Wang Ye had made the request, it meant that Wang Ye owed him a favor, which was obviously much more "valuable" than the position of a deputy minister...

Wang Ye, of course, wouldn’t let Korokolli "suffer a loss". After finalizing Vladimir’s job transfer, he casually asked, "About the major personnel adjustment at the Kremlin this time, do you have any thoughts, or are you also planning to make a move exploiting the opportunity?"

Among a few powerful institutions undergoing adjustments, only the Kremlin could have dominated this human resources shift. Although individual powerful institutions were nominally under Medvedev’s management, he obviously did not have the real capacity to control these institutions.

Korokolli’s face showed a bitter smile, as he shook his head gently, saying, "I probably can’t make any moves, I might not even be able to keep my current position, so I’d better take care of Vladimir’s matter quickly in the next few days, while I’m still in this position and my words still carry weight. By the way, you should also give Medvedev a heads-up about this, because for personnel changes at this level, his side has the right to review."

Regarding the topics that Wang Ye and Korokolli were discussing, Shao Yigu only listened without speaking, focusing on drinking and eating.

Wang Ye was somewhat surprised to hear this. Was Korokolli really losing power?

Even unable to secure his position at the Ministry of Internal Affairs?

He frowned and asked, "What’s the situation? Has anyone leaked any information? I think your work performance at the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the past two years has been exceptional; why would you be unable to hold onto that position?"

After all, Wang Ye and Korokolli were old friends. Although their relationship wasn’t as close as with Shao Yigu, it was still good.

At certain critical moments, the two would tacitly maintain the same stance and help each other.

So if he really lost power and was moved to a sinecure for retirement, with someone Wang Ye didn’t know taking over, it would be a loss for Wang Ye as well.

At the very least, he would find it difficult to get involved with the Ministry of Internal Affairs anymore, and even his confidant Vladimir could be suppressed by the new minister!

Therefore, Wang Ye had to step in and help Korokolli this time, even if he couldn’t facilitate a move to the Safety Bureau, at least he needed to secure his current position at the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Korokolli again smiled bitterly and shook his head, glancing at Shao Yigu before hesitating.

This gesture must have caught Shao Yigu’s attention, so before Wang Ye had said anything, Shao Yigu raised his head and said helplessly, "Man, just speak frankly. Otherwise, Misha will think I’m working against you behind your back. Rest assured, the content of our chat tonight, I will not reveal to anyone, even if you cursed... that person, I’ll pretend I didn’t hear it!"

Wang Ye smiled and played peacemaker, "Come on, don’t blame Korokolli. You’re on top of the world right now, and his future is uncertain; he has more worries, which is understandable."

Then he turned to Korokolli and said, "Speak up, just be frank. If you can’t even trust me and Shao Yigu, then truly no one can help you."

Korokolli seemed to have made up his mind, nodded heavily, and after thinking it through, he finally said:

"This matter, I heard it from... some friends, not a hundred percent certain.

But with rumors like these surfacing, it means they’re not far from the truth.

I heard that my position has caught the eye of Medvedev’s faction, and Medvedev himself personally recommended someone to the Kremlin to replace me.

Shao Yigu should be aware that Medvedev’s faction is currently in high demand within our group, and he is very much trusted by the Kremlin.

Moreover, in the past year, the Kremlin seemed rather lukewarm towards me; several times I tried to report on the work, but I couldn’t get an appointment.

Combining these two signs, that’s why I’m so pessimistic."

Shao Yigu nodded as well, indicating that what Korokolli said was true.

Wang Ye furrowed his brow, how had this matter gotten tangled up with Medvedev again...

After all, it was upon his recommendation that Medvedev obtained the position of Prime Minister, and their relationship was still good.

But clearly, after becoming Prime Minister, Medvedev also became a big "mountain" within the Hilarwick Group. Plus, he has a "legitimate" Petersburg background, and he’s considered a "close apprentice" of the Kremlin.

Even recently, rumors emerged that after the Kremlin’s current term, Medvedev was expected to take over!

These multiple connections made it no exaggeration to say that he is very much in demand.

So now, Medvedev’s words still carried considerable weight.

...

Lifting his wine glass leisurely, Wang Ye slowly sipped his red wine, his mind racing with thoughts on how to get involved in this matter, and how to avoid a conflict with Medvedev.