Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1369 - 1084 Complex Situation_2

Chapter 1369: Chapter 1084 Complex Situation_2

This is a bit outrageous...

For real political figures, everyone knows who has been in control of the direction of the National Economy Development over the years.

Clearly, it is the credit of the National Economic Commission, or more directly, the credit of Wang Ye!

Could the Kremlin not be aware of this?

They clearly know it, but they insist on crediting Medvedev, which is quite intriguing.

After hearing Constantin’s words, Wang Ye shook his head and smiled bitterly because Medvedev was originally recommended to the Kremlin by him.

Even when his father-in-law initially sought his opinion on choosing a successor, Wang Ye did not hesitate to recommend Medvedev.

At that time, the Kremlin did not trust Medvedev that much, so his father-in-law did not give a definite answer, saying that he wanted to observe for some more time.

But now, his own "wife" also wants to compete for that position, and seems to be very determined.

He found himself caught in the middle, in a very difficult position.

He and Medvedev were also good personal friends, and had cooperated on several major matters, especially in the transfer of Korokolli to the Safety Bureau, where Medvedev helped as well.

Wang Ye implicitly indicated that in the next General Election, he would not hinder Medvedev’s good fortune.

But now, both Constantin and Rossiyana are eagerly looking at him, wanting his support, could he really refuse?

It seems he couldn’t just say no...

Rossiyana looked at Wang Ye nervously; after all, she was the Governor of Moscow State, thus more familiar with the situation in the Moscow political arena.

Although Wang Ye hadn’t said much in front of her, she somewhat knew that the relationships between Wang Ye and the Kremlin, Medvedev, Shao Yigu, Korokolli, etc., were not so simple.

If it weren’t for her own candidacy, Wang Ye would probably have publicly supported Medvedev!

Now, on one side is herself, and on the other side is a "good brother," indeed putting Wang Ye in a difficult position.

Therefore, although Rossiyana often had the chance to be alone with Wang Ye, she tactfully seldom mentioned the General Election, fearing to make it difficult for Wang Ye.

Such matters must be addressed by her grandfather, after all, he is also a "senior" to Wang Ye, and occasionally "pulling rank" might be acceptable; Wang Ye should understand.

But how Wang Ye would react, Rossiyana couldn’t be sure...

Reaching out for the cigar box, he took out a cigar, sniffed its aroma, but did not light it, just fiddling with it in his hand.

He pondered silently without speaking for a long time, while Constantin and Rossiyana did not make a sound, just quietly waiting.

After a while, Wang Ye finally asked, "Besides Rossiyana and Medvedev, are there any other competitive candidates?"

Rossiyana quickly replied, "As far as I know, indeed a few other people expressed their willingness to join the General Election, but you know, those people are not very well-known, and they definitely do not have the qualifications compared to myself and Medvedev, so they are nearly negligible.

The situation is very clear now, it’s between me and Medvedev.

Originally, I should have had more advantages, but lately, my father-in-law suddenly started vocally supporting Medvedev, putting me at a disadvantage.

I can’t really go and ask my father-in-law about it, nor can Grandfather..."

She was right; when it comes to such matters, even if that’s Rossiyana’s father-in-law, who normally has a good private relationship with the Romanov Family, you can’t outright confront him about it!

If you don’t even have that tact, then don’t bother competing in the General Election...

Wang Ye smiled, "This is understandable; after all, the father-in-law represents a big Faction, and the position at the Kremlin is not just his alone; it belongs to the entire Faction!

Perhaps they have already reached a consensus within their Faction, that is to promote Medvedev for the General Election.

This way, at least the position in the Kremlin remains under the control of their Faction, naturally stronger than falling into the hands of an outsider.

We and the father-in-law are merely personal friends, after all, we are not from the same Faction!"

Constantin also sighed, "Yes, their Faction’s internal issues are indeed complicated. It’s not just the Peterburg Faction, there are also those from the Safety Bureau, the military, basically all are deeply entrenched forces, even he must compromise sometimes."

"If I were in that position, I might make the same choices.

Promoting Medvedev would appease the Faction, and it would even facilitate his participation in the next General Election..."

Initially, Constantin spoke spontaneously, but when he reached the last sentence, he suddenly stopped and thoughtfully looked at Wang Ye:

"Do you think... does he actually have this idea?

That is, to appoint someone he personally promoted, someone without deep experience, to succeed him, and then after one term, participate in the General Election again and return to the Kremlin!

Just like the scenario we envisioned where you and Rossiyana take turns in power..."

Wang Ye looked at Constantin amazedly, almost blurting out to ask if he was also reborn...

Because Constantin really expressed the Kremlin’s true intentions!

Wang Ye had noticed the changes in the situation over the past half-year. He hadn’t said anything openly, but he had mostly guessed the real thoughts of the Kremlin.

At this level, who is less clever than whom!

The calculation the Romanov family was making, which was to have himself and Rossiyana take turns in power, in a duo’s "big show," was clearly also thought by the Kremlin.

Moreover, his father-in-law was still "young"...

Oh, compared to Wang Ye, of course, he was quite old, but compared to many other country leaders, he was indeed in his prime!

Only serving two terms and having to retire, he probably felt a bit unwilling.

If so, why not promote a loyal follower who he could firmly control to serve one term, and then switch back to himself...

And so, these changes came about in the later half of the year.

That was where Wang Ye really found it difficult!

He knew the Kremlin’s real intentions, but he couldn’t speak them out loud, and it was also not good for him to openly support Rossiyana again because that would mean going against the Kremlin...

...

But now that Constantin had directly pointed it out, Wang Ye could no longer pretend ignorance, he could only nod gravely and say:

"It’s very possible!

But that makes it troublesome, if the full support of the Kremlin is behind him, then Rossiyana is at a complete disadvantage, even with my help, it won’t work.

Maybe, let it go..."

Honestly, Wang Ye wasn’t too interested in that position of the Kremlin, otherwise, he would have already expressed his stance to the Kremlin, and perhaps the Kremlin really would have considered supporting him.

At the level Wang Ye was currently at, although he was somewhat behind the Kremlin in terms of power, the feeling of being in a high position was almost the same, and Wang Ye had experienced it as well, and also felt that although such a position seemed glorious, it was truly exhausting!

Comparatively, Duma was quite a bit more leisurely, while the Kremlin was a mess of problems.

If he really took up a term there, maybe it would shorten his lifespan by a few years, not worth it...

It was just that Rossiyana, for the so-called family glory, insisted on participating in the General Election, and Wang Ye couldn’t well stop her.

Now that the Kremlin had made a choice, clearly opting for Medvedev, Wang Ye felt a bit like beating a retreat.

Everyone had a pretty good relationship, it wasn’t necessary to sour things over this, right...

...

Hearing Wang Ye’s words, Constantin became anxious, staring with wide eyes and waving his hand loudly saying:

"Misha, we must try it!

If I really guessed right, then next year’s General Election is already the best opportunity. If we miss this chance, and he participates in the next General Election, won’t Rossiyana have even less chance?

Moreover, their Faction force is strong, but they can’t cover the sky with one hand!

Even within their Faction, it’s not certain whether anyone would oppose Medvedev, after all, Medvedev is from the Peterburg Faction, will the other forces accept him?"