Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 183: He is the Successor_1

Chapter 183: Chapter 183: He is the Successor_1

The Kremlin, the absolute center of political power in Russia!

After hanging up the phone, Gavriil got up and left his office, heading to a large office across the corridor.

This was where The Emperor worked.

Gavriil nodded to the guards at the door and went in directly.

Although Gavriil’s official position was not high and he was not endowed with substantial overt powers, his status was unique.

He was indeed the number one confidant of The Emperor, deeply trusted by him...

Perhaps, Gavriil was the only person in all of Russia who could enter The Emperor’s office at any time without an appointment.

In the spacious office, the decor was modest, with just a simple wool carpet on the floor. All the furniture was of top-notch material, but the style was simple and generous.

An L-shaped redwood desk was placed, and the walls were also decorated with redwood of the same color.

The only feature that set this office apart was the two large national flags standing behind the desk and a huge golden double-headed eagle national emblem on the wall!

It brought an immediate aura of sobriety and dignity to the entire office.

On hearing Gavriil’s footsteps, The Emperor, who had been working, looked up.

The newly inaugurated Emperor was still quite youthful, in his forties, at the epitome of a man’s strength.

"The young friend from the Khodorkovsky family called me, inviting me to dinner tonight. He said he wanted to consult me on some business issues," Gavriil said with a smile.

The Emperor didn’t immediately remember who "the young friend" Gavriil referred to was. After a brief pause, he laughed, "Are you referring to the young Chinese lad called Mikhail?"

If Wang Ye overheard this conversation, he would likely be soaked in sweat...

However, it was not surprising. Regardless of how meticulously Khodorkovsky had crafted his new identity and how flawless the paperwork was, how could it possibly fool The Emperor and Gavriil?

If they did not pay attention to Wang Ye, it would be fine. But if they paid even slight attention, they probably knew what color of underwear Wang Ye wore every day!

"Yes, exactly him. Khodorkovsky trusts him a lot. Not only did he give him 20% of New Sun Market’s shares, but he even gifted him the Xiao Ying Hotel, which he received as compensation from Maylov. An unsuspecting person would almost think Mikhail was his real nephew," Gavriil chuckled.

"What has Khodorkovsky been up to lately? He seems to be rather low-key," The Emperor asked again.

"He’s pushing for Yukos Group to acquire Qiu Ming Oil Company, which belongs to A Bu. Once the acquisition is successful, Yukos’s oil production will account for seven or eight-tenth of the country’s total output", Gavriil replied.

The Emperor frowned and lightly slapped the table, "He’s too greedy! These Oligarchs are getting too out of hand! Initially, they promised me they would abide by the law, conduct good business, and refrain from politics. But look at them now-- Berezov, Gusinsky, and the others, they have monopolized energy, banking, finance, and that’s not enough. They are even acquiring media outlets everywhere, which is clearly a sign they want to manipulate national public opinion! Now we have Khodorkovsky. Does he plan to monopolize the entire country’s oil industry by himself? Besides, he has many connections with the capital in the UK and US."

"Sometimes I cannot comprehend why they are so audacious, even with Berezov and Gusinsky as examples? Do they really think that the country would not dare to touch them?", Gavriil lamented.

"Hmmph, They are probably relying on their connection with the powers in Europe and the United States. Since I have just been in power for a short while and I’m still solidifying my base, they might believe that taking action against them will tarnish the country’s international image. But it is indeed a tricky situation. Previously, while dealing with Berezov and Gusinsky, the Western media heavily criticized us, which severely undermined the confidence of foreign investments in Russia.", The Emperor shook his head helplessly.

Gavriil evidently shared the same concern and seized the opportunity to say, "In the future, when dealing with such Oligarchs, perhaps we should use more subtle means as to not provoke a strong public response."

With The Emperor’s power, he could, of course, casually throw the Oligarchs into prison.

But he did not do so, as he had to act responsibly in his position. There were many things to consider.

He did not wish to resort to "force" unless absolutely necessary.

After all, Russia at this time was eager to draw closer to the "West" and strive to integrate into the "civilized world".

If The Emperor unceremoniously arrested wealthy entrepreneurs and had them executed, how would the Western "civilized class" perceive him?

.......

The conversation again shifted to Wang Ye. The Emperor asked with interest, "Why are you so invested in this young man? Do you think he can influence Khodorkovsky?"

After Gavriil had met Khodorkovsky and Wang Ye at A Bu’s mansion last time, he reported the situation to The Emperor and conducted a detailed investigation of Wang Ye.

The final results of the investigation were surprising, as the so-called "nephew" of Khodorkovsky turned out to be a Chinese student studying abroad who had only been in Moscow for a few months...

Gavriil nodded, "Indeed, in my estimation, Khodorkovsky intends to groom Mikhail to become a capable assistant, even a successor!

Khodorkovsky’s rise has not been for many years, his foundation is shallow, and he does not have many trustworthy competent assistants.

But Mikhail, because he saved Khodorkovsky’s life, along with his citizenship issue and the business talent he has already showcased, has become Khodorkovsky’s best choice!

Perhaps, Khodorkovsky chose him because he would be easier to control.

After all, everything about Mikhail, including his identity, was granted by Khodorkovsky.

So, if he ever wanted to take everything back, it would be very simple..."

This was Gavriil’s assessment of the relationship between Khodorkovsky and Wang Ye!

"So you believe that this Mikhail will enter the core of the Yukos Group?", The Emperor inquired further.

Gavriil nodded without hesitation, "It’s very likely! As I see it, currently Khodorkovsky is still nurturing and testing Mikhail. We all know that Khodorkovsky has aspirations to enter the political sphere. Hence, he will inevitably need a successor in business. Mikhail might just be that successor!"

The Emperor was intrigued. After some pondering, he instructed, "Then you maintain contact with him and assess if he will be of any use in the future. He needs to understand that whatever Khodorkovsky gives him are false and can be retrieved at any time! However, what we can grant him is real and will not have any hidden repercussions!"

Gavriil acknowledged and exited The Emperor’s office, ready to meet Wang Ye at the Turandot Restaurant.