Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 694: Duma’s Farce _1

Chapter 694: Chapter 694: Duma’s Farce _1

Wang Ye helplessly said, "You must have heard it all just now, haven’t I been persistently objecting?"

"No, if you genuinely disagreed, you wouldn’t have let him keep the proposal. Why not reject it right away? Since you allowed him to submit it to the Duma, it means that you do support him deep down." Rossiyana said indignantly.

"What I allowed him to keep is a proposal to solve the population issue, not some polygamy proposal. You have to distinguish between the two." Wang Ye said, torn between laughter and tears.

Any efforts to tackle the population issue, no matter what they are, are worth and necessary.

Wang Ye, of course, wouldn’t reject Fiklorov’s proposal. As for what means and strategies to use to solve the issue, that needs collective brainstorming.

Any method that isn’t outrageous can be tried.

Rossiyana understood this reasoning, but her attention was grabbed by the bizarre "polygamy" part, which she kept holding on to.

Thus, she has overlooked the key issue.

Upon hearing what Wang Ye said, she was still fuming, furiously retorting, "What good ideas can Fiklorov come up with? With his brain, I guess the true purpose of this proposal isn’t to solve the population problem—it’s simply to realize polygamy."

Wang Ye also wasn’t entirely certain about this.

Because Fiklorov had indeed only proposed this one solution earlier and he had to help add many other methods to it afterwards.

Perhaps, like Rossiyana speculated, Fiklorov’s goal wasn’t so "pure"...

Under the disguise of solving the population issue, to achieve his "unspeakable" goal...

However, this isn’t a problem. After all, it’s not like whatever Fiklorov wishes will happen at the Duma Congress.

It would have to go through the discussion of the other congressmen, go through the scrutiny of the few speaker and vice speakers, and then everyone would have to vote collectively.

In the Duma, even though there aren’t many female congresswomen, it’s not like there aren’t any.

Clearly, if Fiklorov dares to propose that way, he would probably get scolded by those congresswomen.

......

Indeed, Rossiyana guessed right...

A few days later, at the Duma Congress, Fiklorov really did bring out a piece titled "Pilot scheme to increase the birth rate".

Of all things, listed in the first paragraph was the "polygamy" he had brought up!

The result was as soon as he read it out, uproar occurred in the conference hall.

The congressmen were slightly better, merely finding it laughable or incomprehensible.

But the congresswomen couldn’t tolerate it. Someone immediately stood up and cursed fiercely.

"Fiklorov, did you fry your brain drinking alcohol?!

It’s already such an era. The whole world is a civilized society advocating gender equality.

As for you, are you trying to return to the period of Tsarist Russia?

I think not only are you not fit to be a Duma Member, you are not even fit to be a basic human!"

This congresswoman pointed her finger at Fiklorov’s nose and berated him.

Other congresswomen also expressed their support, one after another.

"Exactly, how dare he suggest such an outrageous idea, really no brain at all."

"You probably didn’t know? This guy is a complete drunkard. He probably had too much to drink today. Mr. Speaker, I suggest driving Fiklorov away. He isn’t suitable to attend today’s meeting."

"I agree! Drive Fiklorov out of the conference hall. I feel ashamed to be in a meeting with such a person."

"Drive him out!"...

Seeing the crowd’s growing agitation and the situation spiraling out of control,

Grezlov hurriedly hammered the little wooden gavel in his hand, announcing loudly,

"Silence!

Calm down!

At the Duma Congress, everyone has the right to express their thoughts.

Although many people disagree with Fiklorov’s proposal, at the very least, we should let him finish reading his entire proposal instead of interrupting him at the beginning.

Fiklorov, you continue.

However, I must warn you in advance. The Duma proposal is solemn and sacred. No one should take this opportunity to talk recklessly..."

Grezlov also felt a bit of a headache. Fiklorov did submit a brief of the proposal before the meeting which he read.

But he doesn’t recall seeing this clause in the brief then...

It’s likely Fiklorov sneakily added it, which actually isn’t uncommon in the Duma. After all, any proposal is constantly being revised before it is brought to the Duma Congress.

Some new items could be added in at any time.

The brief submitted in advance mainly tells the several speakers of the Duma club what the purpose of the proposal is.

The goal of Fiklorov’s proposal is of course good, to solve the birth rate!

So, it had smoothly passed and was brought onto the congress for formal discussion.

At this moment, Wang Ye was holding his forehead and shaking his head.

This Fiklorov, was being ridiculous!

He really didn’t delete that clause, but brought it up at the Duma Congress instead.

The place was noisy, which was a normal reaction.

If it weren’t for him knowing in advance and being prepared, he would probably also be just as surprised now.

......

Facing the female congresswomen’s cross-questioning and Speaker Grezlov’s warning, Fiklorov didn’t care at all.

He let out a leisurely laugh and casually refuted, "Excuse me, but what part of my proposed method is absurd?

We don’t need to list specific examples, many countries in this world still have such laws, right?

Why don’t you go question them?

My opinion is, if it exists and has lasted this long, it shows that it has its merits.

The imbalance sex ratio in our country is clear to everyone. If we want to solve this issue properly, my proposed polygamy is the best solution!

It’s killing two birds with one stone.

Firstly, it solves the problem of more women than men.

Secondly, it would even stimulate the birth rate.

I don’t understand, why do you all oppose it?

As for what you all are afraid of, I understand. So, why not make restrictions in the regulations?

For instance, when marrying the second or third time, you must get the approval of all family members, and so on.

This problem can be easily solved..."

On the flip side, Fiklorov said a mouthful of logical phrases, analyzing the advantages of his proposal.

You have to admit, it did sound reasonable. At least some congressmen seemed to somewhat agree with him, nodding again and again...

Seeing that the situation wasn’t looking too good, some of the congresswomen started to panic.

The congresswoman who stood up to castigate Fiklorov first, grabbed a folder and threw it towards Fiklorov.

In the meantime, she shouted, "People like you don’t deserve to speak here. Get out!"

Under her guidance, quite a few congresswomen also became emotional.

In the Duma conference hall, all sorts of folders, even high-heeled shoes that were taken off, were dancing in mid-air...

The Duma Congress had simply turned into a farce.