Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth -
Chapter 273: Big Task Ahead_1
Chapter 273: Chapter 273: Big Task Ahead_1
Wang Ye wanted to have a deep conversation with Khodorkovsky about the advantages and disadvantages of his political ambitions.
Of course, in Wang Ye’s eyes, Khodorkovsky’s entry into politics would be nothing but disadvantageous!
But he held back his thoughts after much hesitation.
Because saying certain things too bluntly, can easily evoke resentment in others!
Wang Ye, with his "past life" experience spanning more than two decades, knew precisely what would transpire in the future.
But Khodorkovsky didn’t know!
Not to mention Khodorkovsky, it’s likely that even the current Emperor isn’t aware of how formidable he will become in the future...
It was apparent that Khodorkovsky and his fellow old-guard oligarchs, still looked down on the Emperor at this time, considering him to be a simple beneficiary of "seniors’" appreciation, just transitional power.
Because in recent years, there were more than a few oligarchs who have claimed arrogantly to the public that they could even make a monkey the "XX" if they merely wished it so...
Such matters seem fantastical to those observing two decades later.
But back then, that was the reality, and nobody found it strange.
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In the end, Wang Ye could only sigh and give up on persuading Khodorkovsky.
Perhaps it would take a significant setback in his political ambitions for Khodorkovsky to realise the pitfalls of politics!
Any advice given now would fall on deaf ears!
After dinner, before leaving, Khodorkovsky said to Wang Ye: "Tomorrow, I’ll have someone send the necessary information to you, oh, and also the appointment letter, the powers of your special assistant role are quite extensive. As long as it doesn’t involve major changes in the Group’s equity, you can directly make decisions in other matters!"
The reason for adding "special" before the title of assistant was to distinguish it from ordinary assistants.
Generally speaking, an assistant’s powers are quite limited, dependent on the person they are "assisting".
But it’s different once "special" is added!
With the position of Special Assistant to the President, which Wang Ye now held, his authority was even higher than most vice presidents. He could make decisions on many things on behalf of Khodorkovsky.
This also indicated that Khodorkovsky trusted him deeply.
Wang Ye nodded his head, "Alright, I’ll prepare and set off the day after tomorrow. We can’t delay this issue too long; we need a swift resolution!"
Khodorkovsky didn’t even ask him how he plans to solve this issue, he just left it to him to handle.
Because to Khodorkovsky, if Wang Ye could handle the big issue of acquiring the Siberian Oil Company so flawlessly, then this small matter would certainly not pose a problem.
Moreover, it’s not that Khodorkovsky didn’t know some methods of resolution, it’s just that he wasn’t willing or dared to use them.
Keep in mind, he intended to enter politics in the future; thus, he ought to preserve his "feathers" and ought not leave behind any weaknesses for his future political enemies to exploit.
Therefore, he wouldn’t dare to cross certain lines.
But Wang Ye was different. He was ruthless and decisive in his actions - perfectly suited for handling troublesome matters!
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Khodorkovsky is a man of his word. The day after their dinner, he sent someone to deliver information about the troubled oil field and Wang Ye’s new appointment letter to him!
Wang Ye first looked at his appointment letter.
His position was Special Assistant to the President in the Yukos Group!
In terms of salary, it was straightforward, an annual salary of two million US dollars, along with participation in the Group’s year-end dividends.
Exactly how much he would receive in dividends would depend on the evaluation of his work by the Group’s Board of Directors at the end of the year...
As for the scope of his working powers, it was just as discussed the previous night. When Wang Ye was sent to manage a specific business matter of the Group, he automatically possessed powers similar to that of the Group’s president!
Relatedly, he also had the right to personnel dismissal, financial control, and so on...
In these respects, Khodorkovsky was not stingy and was very generous!
Now, one might even say, within the Yukos Group, Wang Ye was the "one above all"!
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As for the information about the troubled oil field, Wang Ye also studied it carefully.
In fact, it was quite simple. This oil field, located in the New Siberia region, was a large oil field with vast reserves and was also one of the core assets of the Siberian Oil Company.
However, the current general manager of the oil field, Yekolyan, who had harmed the Yukos Group’s staff, was exceptionally headstrong and defiant.
Originally, when under Berezov’s management, Yekolyan was quite obedient - after all, Berezov was no ordinary man.
But when Berezov fled to Britain, and the Siberian Oil Company was entrusted to A Bu, Yekolyan saw an opportunity and started to act.
In these two years, he expanded his control over the oil field, installed his loyalists, ousted his rivals, and sought to claim the oil field as his own during the chaos...
Although such a plan sounds fantastical, it’s not entirely improbable.
After all, many of the old-guard oligarchs rose to power using similar methods...
Unfortunately for Yekolyan, before he could consolidate control over the oil field’s stocks, the Siberian Oil Company was acquired by Yukos!
Not only that, but they also sent representatives to seize control of the oil field, something Yekolyan could not tolerate.
Gathering a bunch of local thugs, he found an excuse to clash with the staff from Yukos’s headquarters, injuring them and even declaring that the oil field was his domain, refusing to recognise the Yukos Group’s ownership of the oil field and threatening to take the matter to court and such...
In short, Yekolyan was trying to make trouble for the Yukos Group and prevent their staff from entering the oil field.
If this situation persisted, he wouldn’t suffer any losses, and even if he was eventually compelled by pressure to return the oil field to the Yukos Group, he personally wouldn’t lose much and could even "grab" quite a lot of money in the meantime.
If the Yukos Group happened to back down, showing him some leniency, they could potentially offer him some benefits or even some of the oil field’s stocks to "compensate" him!
In any case, as long as he remained resolute, he was certain to gain some benefits one way or the other...
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After reading the information, Wang Ye chuckled and shook his head.
This kind of situation was not uncommon, not only in chaotic places like Russia but also in China or developed countries in Europe and America.
Solving such an issue is simple too.
If national laws are sound, then the legal procedure should be followed.
If, like in Russia, laws are not fully formed and society is still quite chaotic, then it depends on your strength!
If one has the power to crush and has the courage to make a move, then such issues are not difficult to resolve.
Khodorkovsky was neither incapable nor lacking the strength to resolve this issue, but the methods that could resolve the issue weren’t really appropriate for him to use.
Therefore, this task fell onto Wang Ye...
Without hesitation, Wang Ye picked up his phone and dialed a number.
"Anton, come over here, there’s a big job for you!"
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