Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 457 This is a big pit_1

Chapter 457: Chapter 457 This is a big pit_1

"I heard that you are preparing to take over as the chairman of United Airlines, is it true?"

Rilinov asked Wang Ye with furrowed brows.

"Yes, it was just decided in our Economic Committee meeting. I didn’t want this job initially, but couldn’t decline it and had to reluctantly accept," Wang Ye said helplessly, spreading his hands.

Rilinov maternally scolded him, "How could you agree to such a significant matter on the spot? Didn’t you think that if it was a great job that others would fight for, it wouldn’t have fallen into your hands at this point?"

It was apparent that Rilinov was only saying this out of concern for Wang Ye.

After all, Wang Ye was one of the ’generals’ of their faction, and the future growth of the faction might depend on him!

Therefore, he doesn’t want to see Wang Ye fall into the pit.

Wang Ye leisurely laughed, "I know it’s not a simple matter. I initially wanted to refuse, but then I thought that just because others might not be able to do it, doesn’t mean I can’t! If I could take this matter and well handle it, wouldn’t it become a good thing?"

Rilinov was stunned for a moment, thought about it, and felt that Wang Ye was making sense!

If not done well, the United Aviation Group could become an enormous burden, threatening even Wang Ye’s future!

But if done well, it could become Wang Ye’s "asset"!

It could significantly push forward his future development!

Now the problem is whether Wang Ye could handle this job well...

Shaking his head, Rilinov said seriously,

"I think you may still be too naive!

You have to know that the design bureaus and aircraft factories which are going to be merged have complex relationships and involves many military units.

What’s more, you may not realize that, recently, the military has no plans to purchase aircrafts because they simply don’t have the budget!

Even the maintenance costs for the existing fighters, transport aircraft, and bombers are insufficient!

I’ll ask you this, after the Group Company is established, even if the production is on the right track, who do you plan to sell the aircraft to?"

This question really hit the nail on the head.

Although it’s difficult to integrate those design bureaus and aircraft factories, it’s not impossible, there are many capable people in the Economic Committee.

The main reason why no one wants to take over this "messy business" is as Rilinov said, there’s no market for the product!

What use is an exceptionally designed and advanced aircraft when there’s no market to sell it to?

Are they counting on exports?

Other countries might question why their national military doesn’t purchase their aircraft; does it mean there’s something wrong with their product?

Moreover, wanting to export these things isn’t that simple, because it will affect other countries’ interests!

......

Wang Ye was also stunned. He hadn’t thought through this issue, or rather, he hadn’t realized it was so severe!

The military isn’t going to purchase any new aircraft for a few years?

Are Russia’s finances this tight?

On second thought, it seemed quite possible. After all, in his "past life", he had seen some news reports claiming that at that time Russia even had difficulties paying soldiers’ salaries!

If they couldn’t even sustain their people, let alone buying new aircraft!

Besides, the most significant issue in Russia right now is not military, but the economy...

This had become troublesome. Wang Ye scratched his head, hesitated for a while then said, "Then... I’ll try to find an opportunity to promote a higher defense budget, at least purchase some fighters or similar. The old fighters will impact the national strength."

Rilinov shook his head and said with certainty, "There is no need to think about that! I can tell you right now, it’s simply impossible! Because this year’s various budgets have been determined without any defense spending. Even if you want to try, you will have to wait until next year."

This path was also blocked now. Wang Ye gritted his teeth, stubbornly saying, "If there’s no hope for the domestic market, then I will focus on exports! Plus, my own Wagner Security company can buy some, and I’ll see how the Aviation Group won’t be able to sustain!"

Now it was Rilinov’s turn to be taken aback.

Indeed, he seemed to have forgotten that this young man in front of him was not just an ordinary Duma member; he was also a super-rich person!

With his rich uncle, they might be able to maintain the United Airlines Group even by paying from their pockets...

After a while, he shook his head and said, "That’s not a long-term solution, but you can try export trade. If you can do well in international arms trade, it might be a good way out. Anyway, since you have accepted this job, it’s too late to say anything now. Just take it slow."

......

News of today’s internal meeting of the Economic Committee quickly reached many people.

Shortly after the meeting ended, Gavriil received the news.

Sitting in his office, Gavriil pondered for a long time, weighing whether Wang Ye taking on this job was good or bad!

Truthfully, he didn’t instigate this matter.

From the current perspective, it was most likely Speaker Grezlov’s idea. Although they were all from the same faction, it didn’t mean that everything had to be communicated to him.

After all, Grezlov was one of the "giants" within the faction and was very assertive!

Sitting for a while, he got up and left his office, heading to a room at the end of the corridor and entered after knocking.

"Mr. President, the Economic Committee had a meeting today, and Misha was..."

He reported to Puding about Wang Ye being forced to take on the chairmanship of the United Airlines Group.

After listening, Puding laughed and said, "Haha, Misha is usually quite smart. How could he be schemed against by Grezlov? The plan to establish United Aviation Group was proposed last year. It hasn’t been finalized because they couldn’t find a suitable person to drive this. Actually, Misha seems quite suitable."

Gavriil was a bit anxious and hurriedly said, "Although Misha is very capable, I estimate that he may not be able to handle that mess! Everyone knows that without the United Aviation Group, most of the design bureaus and aircraft factories will have to close down. Even after the group is established, it’s still difficult to evade closure because the highest-quality aircraft factories were not included in the merger plan. I hope that Misha does not ruin his future because of this."

Puding slowly shook his head and said with deep meaning, "If he can’t even solve this problem, then what future is there for him..."