Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 467 Base Military Parade_1

Chapter 467: Chapter 467 Base Military Parade_1

Clearly, Petrov’s capabilities surpassed those of Anton and Xie Liaosha; the base, despite being populated by a plethora of personnel, was orderly under his management, akin to a regular military force!

After making a round, they returned to the base of the office building where Wang Ye and Petrov sat in the office.

"This building doesn’t look new. It must be quite old," Wang Ye casually remarked.

Petrov nodded, "Indeed, this was originally a station for the Black Sea Fleet. They relocated a few years ago. But they only occupied a small area here, and when we built the base, these buildings were allocated to us. It saved us the trouble and time of constructing new buildings."

After questioning a few more details about the base, Wang Ye got down to business. "With so many idle men, it’s unproductive. Are there any relevant businesses we could possibly expand into?"

This was something Wang Ye had been contemplating recently.

Having maintained such a large armed force, replete with armored vehicles and helicopters, they even purchased a batch of warships!

Having spent so much money, they couldn’t remain idle... moreover, there was no place for military exploits within Russia’s borders, so efforts had to be directed to developing overseas businesses.

Nevertheless, Wang Ye was at a loss, he had no clues about how to obtain relevant business contracts.

He couldn’t possibly resort to advertising his Wagner Security Company’s services such as "Overthrowing Country J’s regime, annihilating hostile countries" on foreign TV stations, could he?

If this were the case, his Wagner Company would instantly have its name known internationally, but it would become a universally despised and hunted rat!

So, he asked Petrov if there were channels like the so-called "dark web" to obtain contracts and make a fortune. Ideally, the Wagner Company could become self-sufficient, and not require further large-scaling investments from him.

Like he has foreseen what Wang Ye would ask, Petrov calmly replied,

"I was preoccupied with building the team before. It’s never easy to forge a military team to possess certain combat abilities. It also requires time for everyone to adjust to each other.

But now we are almost trained and indeed need actual combat to test our abilities.

It’s not difficult to take contracts overseas. After all, the shadow of mercenaries looms in many parts of the world.

I, too, have the channel to secure contracts.

We can initially take contracts with a lesser intensity to start with small battles. Further refine and enhance the team’s combat effectiveness, and after two years when we are fully formed, we can begin accepting bigger contracts."

Wang Ye agreed wholeheartedly with Petrov’s argument. This man, who had served as a colonel in the special forces, was reputed for his clear strategies and development ideas!

So he responded, "Very well, let’s proceed with this plan. Additionally, you could focus more on the Middle East. If we could obtain some oil fields there, it would provide a steady stream of capital for Wagner’s development."

In the end, relying solely on profiting from "security contracts" is too slow!

Security companies also can’t do much in terms of technology industry. Going for mining and selling resources is the most direct and brutal way to make money!

Russia and the Middle East are twisted in a kind of "origin" conflict, various forces are intertwined there, making the situation incredibly intricate.

Such a scene is actually welcomed by various international strongholds. Many mercenary troops are fighting here to seize territories and profits. Wagner Company can naturally join in the competition and seize some benefits.

Petrov’s eyes lit up as he quickly responded, "Boss, you’re also thinking about stepping into the Middle East? It’s an interesting place indeed, and we could really make a few moves! If we really seize one or two oil fields, you, as the boss, have the resources to exploit and sell them. The cost of those oil fields is extremely low and profits incredibly high, it’s like taking candy from a baby!"

It seems that Petrov is a warmonger too. Hearing that Wang Ye agreed to let him make a move in the Middle East, he grew excited immediately.

Wang Ye quickly waved his hand, "Be low-profile! At least at the beginning, we need to be low-profile. I don’t want to cause a ruckus over these things and have international criticism directed at me."

Petrov chuckled, "That won’t happen. Even if something does happen, the most that people can do is trace it back to Wagner Company. As long as you don’t admit your association with the company, what can they do? Besides, I’m not going to provoke those powerful countries, just mess with other mercenary companies. There won’t be big trouble."

He made a valid point. Although Wang Ye was listed as the legal representative and the only major shareholder when Wagner Company was first registered,

Later, when Petrov came along and planned to expand the company,

Wang Ye deliberately re-registered the company and, on the surface, separated his ties with it.

Of course, in reality, he still has complete control over Wagner.

Perhaps others might figure out the relationship between him and Wagner, but legally, they won’t be able to find any "loopholes."

As long as Wang Ye doesn’t admit it, nobody can do anything to him.

...

In the afternoon, Petrov, intending to display the accomplishments of his work over this period,

Specifically assembled all the combatants at the training base and held a small-scale military parade...

Standing on the hastily erected rostrum, Wang Ye was flanked by Petrov and Anton, both fully decked out in battle attire.

The training field in front was packed with columns of soldiers in full body armor, with the camouflage uniform marching in unison and chanting slogans.

The armored automobiles roared as they drove in the convoy, helicopters hovered in the half sky, Wagner Company’s entire endowment was on display...

When the troop column passed the president’s rostrum, everyone turned their heads to Wang Ye and saluted in unison.

Wang Ye responded with a standard salute and shouted a "Hooray!" into the microphone.

There was a thunderous response from the crowd below, "Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!!!"

At that moment, Wang Ye felt all the money he had invested in Wagner was worth it!

...

After the small-scale military parade, Wang Ye, full of excitement, climbed onto an armored vehicle, driving this steel beast for a round in the base.

The vehicle was nothing like a car, total lack of comfort, the suspension was incredibly hard.

Those with poorer health could be shaken to pieces by just one ride...

Not to mention the roaring noise of the gigantic engine, his ears rang after getting off.

Apart from the armored vehicle, Wang Ye also tried out the helicopter, but he couldn’t manage to pilot it. Instead, he rode in it while Petrov piloted.

He even got the opportunity to fly in the helicopter, taking a grand tour over the base and the nearby urban area of Sevastopol.

Being in a helicopter did feel different from riding in a private plane or flying in commercial aviation.

After coming down, Wang Ye told Anton, "Find me an instructor. I will learn to fly a helicopter when I go back to Moscow!"