Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 539: The Dispute Over the Pipe_1

Chapter 539: Chapter 539: The Dispute Over the Pipe_1

On the flight back from Sevastopol to Moscow, Ruan Xiaozhu and Nalan Yaqi seemed different in the company of Wang Ye.

Previously, their interactions with Wang Ye were marked with feelings of "admiration and looking up."

They’re still in admiration, but now there was something else...

Respect!

And of course, Nova...

All of them, for the first time, truly understood the real strength of Wang Ye’s Security Company!

As for Yelena, she had previously gained some understanding of the company through paperwork. Although shocked when she witnessed it firsthand, she at least was prepared psychologically.

Having a private army that is this powerful, is not just about the strength.

It brings up the question of how vast his ambition actually is!

Of course, it’s a question that Ruan Xiaozhu, Yelena Nova, or none of them would dare ask Wang Ye.

However, Nalan Yaqi, being uninhibited, did ask this question quietly on the plane.

"Wang Ye, is it necessary to build such a huge Security company? There are military vehicles, planes, fleets, it must cost a lot!"

Wang Ye glanced at her and replied with a smile.

"The business needs it. You see, with my relationship with Yukos Group, a lot of oil fields could use security.

In addition to the Wholesale Market, Xiao Ying Group’s gambling centers, Crimea’s businesses, and Siberia’s gold mines, all of these require a security force.

Hiring another Security Company doesn’t feel secure, so I went along and started one."

His words were not meant to fool Nalan Yaqi, rather they were half true and half false!

The initial purpose of establishing the security company was indeed for the needs he stated. However, as the strength of the security company grew, the purposes expanded beyond these...

Of course, he couldn’t tell Nalan Yaqi the true reason.

It’s not about trusting Nalan Yaqi or not, but rather that he didn’t want these women around him to worry for him!

Nalan Yaqi tilted her head in thought, finding Wang Ye’s explanation to be quite reasonable.

In reality, she didn’t understand whether the Yukos oil fields, Siberian gold mines, gambling entertainment centers, wholesale markets, etc., actually require such powerful equipment like armored vehicles and large patrol vessels for protection...

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Upon returning to Moscow, Wang Ye received a message from Aleksey.

It was about new information regarding Japan-Russia Oil and Gas Negotiations.

Aleksey had heard about the latest progress of the negotiations, what exact routes the Japanese side proposed, and even who supports this proposal, he had heard all of it.

After all, as one of the bigshots in the Moscow political arena, Aleksey’s contacts are extensive. Aleksey has a more effective way of gathering information than Wang Ye does.

"Through my old colleague, I’ve learned that the new plan proposed by the Japanese side is just as we guessed before. They proposed a solution known as the ’Anna Line.’ According to the plan, the starting point of the pipeline is Tashet in Siberia. It crosses through the north of Lake Baikal, then follows Baikal-Amur railway, and finally reaches the Far East Port Nahodka..."

Over the phone, Aleksey briefed Wang Ye on the details of the Japan-Russia Oil and Gas Negotiations.

The plans are not pivotal. The emphasis of Aleksey’s narrative is who within Moscow supports these two plans.

Representing Yukos Group, Wang Ye puts forth the Sino-Russian oil and gas cooperation with a pipeline route known as "Anda Line"!

Xiao Quan has just proposed a new plan of China-Japan-Russia cooperation with a pipeline route also known as the "Anna Line!"

On the Anda Line’s side, supporters include the Yukos Group and Russian Gas Industry, with representatives naturally being Wang Ye, Khodorkovsky, and Aleksey.

As for the Anna Line, reportedly it’s supported by the State Pipeline Group, the Ministry of Energy, and led by the Moscow Governor as the second largest faction in the Duma!

Of course, there is also the unyielding Xiao Quan representing Japan!

Comparatively, it seems Wang Ye’s side is at a disadvantage...

After listening, Wang Ye fell into a contemplative silence.

He was thinking, why do these factions support the new "Anna Line" plan!

Only by understanding this, can he plan to break the deadlock accordingly!

The State Pipeline Group, obviously, because they wanted to intervene in the "Anda Line" proposed by Yukos, but were rejected. Perhaps it was a case of "love turns to hate"...

Moreover, probably because they saw that the new "Anna Line" plan involves a longer pipeline and more investment, they felt there could be more profit to be had!

As for the Ministry of Energy, Wang Ye wasn’t familiar with it. From what Aleksey said, they might be connected with the second largest faction led by the Governor.

That is to say, they are in cahoots!

Why would the Governor openly support the "Anna Line," risking offending the Yukos Group and Wang Ye, remains unknown...

Perhaps there are some trade conditions between them and Japan?

Without concrete evidence, Wang Ye couldn’t make wild guesses.

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After a long time, perhaps due to not hearing from Wang Ye, Aleksey asked again:

"Misha, what should we do next? The situation is quite critical. It is said that they will soon formally confirm this new plan. The other side has manpower and money. It seems that this new plan would benefit our country more. There seems to be no reason to object, right?"

Indeed, the reason why these people have a reason to overthrow the signed "Anda Line" and switch their support to the new "Anna Line,"

Is because their reasons are abundant!

If the new "Anna Line" truly gets implemented, it’ll likely benefit Russia more in the future!

The Anda Line is a specific route that provides to one country. All the oil and gas can only be transported to one specific country.

While the Anna Line is more open, it transports oil and gas resources directly to the port, where many countries can then purchase resources from that closest port.

When comparing these factors, the Anna Line is obviously more conducive for Russia!

No doubt the attitude of the Kremlin is starting to waver...

Of course, there are still issues with this new route proposal.

The most glaring is that the interests of the Yukos Group and the Russian Gas Industry Group aren’t being considered!

Both companies have already signed a large long-term order with China. As long as it can smoothly get started, they will have secured the profit for many decades to come.

For these two groups, it’s undoubtedly the best situation.

Little Japan’s new plan, aside from providing the capital to build the pipeline, does not promise how much oil and gas resources they will purchase afterward...!

This is also the key reason why Aleksey firmly stands with Wang Ye!