Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1375 - 1087: The Unforeseen Path_2

Chapter 1375: Chapter 1087: The Unforeseen Path_2

And as for myself and Rilinov, we can only rely on ourselves, unable to count on others...

But once the two of us join forces, the situation becomes completely different!

Having been in politics for so many years and always in high positions, my background should not be underestimated.

Although in these two years, Mikhail’s prominence has overshadowed me, causing many to think I am about to retire and gradually stop taking me seriously.

However, as long as I can show a glimmer of hope for a resurgence, those who have distanced themselves from me will quickly return to rally around me!

Thus, I am able to pull together a group within the Duma and the Hilarwick Group who support me and are led by me.

Of course, relying solely on myself is definitely not enough.

My two opponents should not be underestimated either, as they both have backing...

This makes Rilinov’s alliance especially important.

Don’t be fooled by Rilinov’s usual low profile and mild presence; Grezlov knows him inside out.

Not to mention that the Faction led by Rilinov ranks third in the Duma and has quite a few seats, as well as high public support rates.

Moreover, don’t forget who the previous Party leader of Wang Ye’s Faction was...

This time Wang Ye stated he will not participate in the General Election, so some Congressmen from his Faction will choose to support Rilinov.

That’s a significant force as well.

......

Grezlov looked at Rilinov with bright eyes, a sparkle in his gaze, and his spine straightened unknowingly.

"Do you really want to try an alliance with me? Also, if... I mean, if we join forces and win the General Election, then..."

Rilinov nodded decisively: "Of course! If we win, you enter the Kremlin and I’ll join the Government, with you in the lead and me assisting. We’re both of age now; if we don’t take this chance, we’ll never have another opportunity. After all, even if we lose, there’s nothing to lose, so why not go for it?"

This statement deeply resonated with Grezlov, and Rilinov’s willingness to support him was very heartening.

Yes, give it a try, there’s still hope.

If we don’t try, there’ll be no hope at all; what else do I have to lose at this point?

The worst outcome is just losing the General Election.

Then I can also wholeheartedly retire...

He reached out his hands, Rilinov understood tacitly and also reached out, their hands clasping tightly together.

Grezlov said with a booming voice, "Alright, let’s give it a try! I’ll immediately start communicating with our Faction members to gain as much support as possible, and you should get moving too. When the time comes, we both will publicly announce our campaign for the year-end General Election!"

......

After the two agreed, they immediately sprang into action.

Grezlov began to contact the core members of their Faction privately, and even visited quite a few people.

At first, when he said he was going to participate in the General Election, people thought he was joking, but when Grezlov mentioned that Rilinov would join him in the campaign, everyone realized he was serious and indeed had enough strength to contend in the General Election!

In the elections following the Former Soviet Breakdown, there has never been a precedent of two seasoned political figures joining forces, but such a situation occurred in the last General Election in Ukraine, and the outcome is well known—the two joint candidates ultimately won!

Now that Grezlov and Rilinov have stood together, the upcoming General Election at the end of the year has become very unpredictable.

Who knows, they might actually have a chance to win the General Election...

In which case, it might really be worth betting on Grezlov.

After all, everyone understands that giving aid during hardships is far more appreciated than adding flowers to brocade!

At a time when Grezlov desperately needed support, giving him some would ensure he kept it in mind, and he would reciprocate sufficiently after winning the election.

If one were to maintain so-called neutrality now, or even support his rival, then what good returns could one expect from him after his victory...

Thus, after some private conniving by Grezlov, he really managed to rally a bunch of people who clearly stated their willingness to support him, and they were all faction hard-core with considerable experience!

On the other hand, Rilinov was also not idle; he first gathered his faction’s forces, announcing that he would join forces with Grezlov in the general election, hoping to garner everyone’s strong support.

The people of their faction did not mind, after all, if Rilinov could move into the government, that was a step up. Everyone knew that in the Duma, Rilinov could at most be a vice speaker and could not advance further.

Thus everyone expressed their unanimous support for him and Grezlov.

Apart from his own faction members, Rilinov also "privately" contacted some veteran congressmen from Wang Ye’s faction, who were previously his subordinates.

With Wang Ye neither encouraging nor opposing them and without expressing any opinions, some congressmen from the Wang Ye faction were persuaded by Rilinov to back the duo.

These movements they managed secretly, of course, could not be hidden from outsiders; the Kremlin quickly got wind of it and was shaken.

Since his father-in-law couldn’t come forward directly, Gavriil was still sent to explore news at the Duma.

The first person Gavriil visited was not Grezlov, nor was it Rilinov, but Wang Ye!

He was well aware that for Grezlov and Rilinov to stir up such a commotion, it was not to say they had Wang Ye’s support, but at the least, it was possible because Wang Ye did not oppose it.

If Wang Ye didn’t allow it, they couldn’t possibly cause any ripples...

...

"Misha, let’s not beat around the bush anymore. Just tell me honestly, what exactly is your stance?

Because now we can’t understand what you are thinking. You should be supporting Rossiyana, and even your relationship with Medvedev is not bad, so why now this combination of Grezlov and Rilinov?"

Gavriil sat on the sofa with a bitter face, scratching his head and spoke.

Wang Ye smiled slightly, spread his hands, and feigned helplessness:

"What else can I do?

Grezlov and Rilinov want to give it a try, they’re actually not that old, still in the golden time of their political careers, they have the qualifications, experience, and prestige. Honestly, as an observer, I think they both have more competitive force than Medvedev and Rossiyana!

Also, one is my direct superior, the other was also my old leader, how could I dare to stop them?"

Gavriil was momentarily at a loss for words, Wang Ye’s explanation was not unfounded, but he also understood very clearly that things were definitely not so simple!

So he paused and continued to press: "Now with the three sides contending, which side do you really plan to support? Misha, you understand, your stance is crucial!"

Wang Ye smiled shyly, "Look, Medvedev is my good friend, he was recommended by me to head the total, and I even said in the Kremlin that he is quite suitable to take over the Kremlin.

But on the other hand, Rossiyana is my fiancée, and this relationship is known to everyone.

Also, Grezlov and Rilinov, I’ve worked with them for several years, they’ve always taken good care of me...

So I’m more troubled than anyone right now; supporting any side will offend the other two, which isn’t good.

So I’ve decided...

I won’t support anyone!

Let the three sides compete based on their true abilities. Regardless of who wins, I’ll only congratulate them without any objections."

Gavriil was shocked, so Wang Ye intended to just stand by and watch the drama unfold?