Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 842 - 822 Strange Phenomenon

Chapter 842: Chapter 822 Strange Phenomenon

Although he became the son-in-law of the Romanov family and even got engaged to the Grand Duchess Rossiyana, all this would not have a significant impact on Wang Ye in the short term.

He was well aware that these were external factors that could only serve as icing on the cake but could not provide critical aid in desperate times.

Only when his own strength became significantly stronger could he adapt effectively amid various forces and navigate situations with ease.

Otherwise, this identity would not only fail to provide any leverage but could even become a burden!

So, after finishing the engagement matters, Wang Ye refocused his energy on work.

Time had reached October, and 2003 was almost over.

The propaganda competition among the factions had also begun to intensify!

The Second Faction no longer had the spare capacity to "attack" Wang Ye, as they were now struggling to defend themselves.

After conspiring with Wang Ye, Grezlov launched a series of targeted measures against the Second Faction.

For example, in Moscow State, the traditional stronghold of the Second Faction, both the First Faction and the Third Faction started to increase their investments and each targeted several regions to avoid direct competition with each other.

What they were vying for were the Second Faction’s seats!

If it were only Wang Ye’s Third Faction acting this way, the Second Faction could remain indifferent; after all, they still had substantial substance, and their numbers were larger than those of the Third Faction.

But now, with the First Faction joining the fray, the Second Faction was beginning to feel overwhelmed.

......

In a large mansion in the suburbs, core members of the Second Faction gathered for a meeting.

The Second Faction had two core figures, namely the Deputy Speaker Duma and the Party leader Krov, and another one was Luzhikov, the Moscow Governor!

One was overt and the other... also overt, I guess, forming a "dual core" of the faction, each developing on their own path.

However, Krov was only accumulating experience within the Duma, while Luzhikov had far greater ambitions—he was aiming for the highest position!

In the last General Election, he came close to running, but after multiple discussions, he gave up that opportunity.

However, this did not mean Luzhikov would not participate in future elections. In fact, he was recently considering whether to take part in the next year’s Election, but he had yet to make up his mind.

"The situation is quite severe. According to feedback from many members within our faction, they have encountered fierce attacks in their respective regions! It’s either Grezlov’s people, or Mikhail’s, and looking at the situation, it seems that the two families have joined forces to target us," Krov said with a solemn expression.

As he spoke, several faction hard-core members began to air their grievances.

"Exactly! My region used to have virtually no competition, but suddenly a member of the First Faction emerged, crazily giving speeches on the streets every day, handing out gifts as if they cost nothing. His actions have caused my support rate in the region to plummet! If the faction doesn’t provide me with strong support soon, I won’t be able to hold on, and I probably won’t have a shot in next year’s Election."

"Ah? You’re facing this too? I thought it was only me! But I’m dealing with someone from the Third Faction, and they’re using the same tactics—ground promotion, speeches, gifts! They’re really spending a fortune. Just for attending their presentations, each person gets a bottle of Vodka; how can you compete with that?"

"This is definitely no simple matter; they are systematically besieging us!"

"Absolutely, you can tell it’s premeditated. We must counterattack immediately, or there’s no point in even participating in next year’s Election. We’re certain to be defeated."

...

Faction hard-core members each expressed their opinions, but the majority were pessimistic.

Krov’s mood grew heavier; the people present were the backbone of the faction, upon whom they depended for securing as many Duma seats as possible in the next year.

Now these core members were all under attack!

The preparedness of the attentive against the unprepared, coupled with two powerful and wealthy factions against them—one with deep roots and strong strength, the other with substantial financial strength and current popularity!

On their side, whether in terms of capabilities, heritage, or financial resources, they were all at a disadvantage!

Indeed, a tough situation...

Luzhikov, who had been silently smoking with a gloomy expression, suddenly spoke up.

He snuffed out the cigarette butt in his hand, coughed twice, and everyone quieted down, turning their gazes toward him.

If anyone truly embodied the spirit of the faction, it was Luzhikov!

Decades in politics, with countless disciples and old acquaintances, many of whom he had brought up himself.

Nationwide in the political arena, his prestige was very high, even the Kremlin was wary of him!

"Don’t lose your composure! According to the information I have, the First Faction has indeed teamed up with the Third Faction to unite against us," Luzhikov said with a hoarse voice.

His statement caused some commotion in the meeting room since everyone had only speculated without certainty up until now.

But if Luzhikov said so, then it must be a confirmed fact.

Faced with the joint offensive of the two major factions, naturally, everyone felt a bit panicky.

"What’s there to be nervous about? In fact, from another perspective, since they’re focusing their resources on targeting us, other regions will naturally become more relaxed. We can do the same and target them in other regions. Even if we lose some seats in our traditional strongholds, we can make up for it elsewhere," Luzhikov said nonchalantly.