Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 367 - The Astonishing Speed of Growth_1

Chapter 367: Chapter 367 - The Astonishing Speed of Growth_1

Wang Ye forgot where he had read the phrases he just quoted.

Anyway, they had made quite an impression on him at the time, so he naturally decided to use them now.

Indeed, their effect was not bad at all!

Especially when compared with the lacklustre speeches of the previous MP, Wang Ye’s remarks stood out even more.

Thunderous applause rang out through the venue once more.

Many journalists gained a new understanding of this young man. The rest of his qualities remained to be seen, but if based solely on his eloquence, he wouldn’t fare too badly in the Duma!

After all, a key skill for a successful Duma member is their speaking ability, which can even determine their status and influence within the Duma.

Wang Ye did not overexert himself, he politely delivered a few words before taking his leave from the stage.

The real battlefield, he knew, was in Moscow, within the Duma building!

......

The news of a twenty-year-old man being elected in this year’s Duma election was quickly reported by various news outlets!

That night, the Russian National Television aired footage of Wang Ye.

They broadcasted the speech he had given after his election.

Following the broadcast, the host also gave a short commentary.

"Let us congratulate Mr. Mikhail on his election to the new Duma. Though young, his speech demonstrated his capability for and dedication to the role, as well as his profound love for this country. One of his statements was particularly notable: ’When the people are idealistic, the nation has hope, and the country is potent’."

The news was featured in a headline story on the front page of Russia Newspaper, the nation’s most widely-circulated and influential newspaper.

"The Youngest Duma Member, The Epitome of a New Era"

The news briefly introduced the dark horse of this year’s Duma Election, who also happens to be the youngest Duma Member in Russian history, Mikhail!

Various prestigious titles, like "Promising Young Entrepreneur," "Ambitious Representative of the Youth," "Outstanding Student from the Moscow University’s Political Science Department," and so forth, were generously heaped onto Wang Ye.

Several other major newspapers such as the News Newspaper, Moscow Evening News, and the Guide Newspaper, also featured similar stories in their most prominent sections.

Without a doubt, all the reports about Wang Ye put a positive spin on his story, full of praises and compliments.

It’s clear that someone is pulling the strings in the background to boost Wang Ye’s popularity...

As for who it might be, Wang Ye didn’t care to investigate. It could be Gavriil, Khodorkovsky, or even A Bu, all of whom wield significant influence in the news media.

Anyway, regardless of who added fuel to the fire, Wang Ye took it as a fortuitous development.

What Wang Ye didn’t realize was that his words in Chukotka had now reached the ears of the Emperor himself within the Kremlin!

"This young man Misha is really remarkable, able to cope well in different situations and deliver his speeches so courteously. With proper guidance, he might very well turn out to be a promising candidate." Gavriil spoke highly of Wang Ye to the Emperor.

The better Wang Ye performed, the more satisfied Gavriil felt, as Gavriil himself was the one who discovered and recommended this young man to the Emperor!

In the beginning, they had just set Wang Ye as a "spare chess piece," to see if he could be of use in the future. If he proved useful, they would use him; if not, no harm done.

But gradually, they were amazed to find that this "chess piece" was developing at a surprisingly rapid pace!

In fact, he had evolved from a mere "spare" to a crucial piece on the board, the kind that they might even use in their most important campaigns!

......

The Emperor simply smiled and casually remarked, "It’s not enough to just be eloquent. What truly tests his capabilities and agility is whether he can accomplish the things he plans and maintain control of the situation. This young man has great ambition and vision, but I want to see if his abilities can match up to his aspirations and grand scheme!"

Apparently, after dining with Wang Ye, Gavriil had reported Wang Ye’s grand plan to seize control of the Crimea Peninsula to the Emperor.

And after the Emperor’s approval, Gavriil had informed Wang Ye that he was free to proceed with his plan...

"Hehe, I actually have quite a bit of faith in him now.

This young man has done many surprising things that were beyond my expectations, and he executed them beautifully.

I arranged for those newspapers to build him up a bit. Given the current domestic situation, it’s necessary to create a few rising political stars.

After all, it’s quite remarkable for such a young man to enter the national Duma. This indirectly bears witness to the democracy and openness of our country.

As long as you’re competent and influential, you can make your way into the inner core of politics, regardless of age or seniority.

Additionally, he’s not part of our party. If we can elevate this young man to become the most famous person in their party, it will be to our benefit."

Gavriil stated, laughing.

After speaking, he exchanged a knowing smile with the Emperor.

At present, the Emperor’s party boasted the most substantial power. Wang Ye and A Bu belonged to the third-largest party, which was not to be underestimated.

Just as Gavriil mentioned, if Wang Ye was boosted to become the most influential political newcomer within the third largest party, wouldn’t that mean the Emperor would effectively control the first and third largest parties...

At that point, he wouldn’t need to worry about anyone challenging him!

The reason why they were completely unconcerned about Wang Ye’s loyalty and the potential for him to harbor treasonous thoughts...

Was evidently because they held Wang Ye’s "Achilles’ heel" in their hands!

Not to mention anything else, the issue of his real identity alone was a fatal blow to Wang Ye!

And this "knife" is most effective in the Emperor’s hands, even more so than in Khodorkovsky’s...

While Wang Ye’s "Mikhail" identity was established with Khodorkovsky’s help, Khodorkovsky, at the end of the day, lacks sufficient credibility and doesn’t hold any governmental power!

So, if one day Wang Ye were to fall out with him and he comes forward to reveal that Mikhail is not a Russian, but a Chinese man named "Wang Ye," his words might not have the intended effect.

The first issue is whether his words could reach a substantial audience.

Secondly, as long as the Emperor is willing to protect Wang Ye, all he needs is a statement from the Household Registration Department verifying Mikhail’s identity, or he could even simply ignore Khodorkovsky’s allegations...

But if Wang Ye were to offend the Emperor, it would be all too easy for the Emperor to retaliate!

This is why the Emperor and Gavriil were so willing to offer Wang Ye various types of support, allowing him to grow without restraint.