Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 897 - 849: The Beginning of a Great Era_2

Chapter 897: Chapter 849: The Beginning of a Great Era_2

Let’s take an example from Wang Ye’s own experience.

When he first arrived in Moscow to enroll, a simple admission procedure took him several days to complete.

The accommodation procedure had to be processed at a specified window, and registration for the preparatory course was handled in a different place.

Even when it came to paying fees, tuition and accommodation fees couldn’t be paid all at once, but had to be split into two separate payments!

And you also had to go to the bank designated by the school to handle it yourself...

The most outrageous thing was that even getting an internet cable installed in your dorm was a great hassle.

First, you had to find the network administrator to write an application and wait for their approval.

After approval, you still had to wait for a day when the network administrator was in a good mood, as they would only come to install and activate the internet cable when they felt like it.

Additionally, the internet fee had to be paid on time at the designated window each month.

Outside any Russian public service department’s office, there would always be several benches, which to newcomers might seem somewhat humanizing.

It was later understood that those were placed because wherever you went to handle affairs, you had to queue and wait, often for a considerably long time.

The public service departments feared you might faint from standing too long, so they kindly provided benches for a bit of rest...

Over time, perhaps out of habit, Russians had quite good queuing habits.

It was common to see people standing in long queues without knowing what they were waiting for, but everyone behaved orderly—reading, daydreaming, or chatting leisurely, with hardly anyone restlessly cutting in line or such.

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As Gavriil said, Wang Ye had been in high positions for too long and was out of touch with the grassroots!

With his current status and position, if he wanted to get something done, he just had to give an order and someone would immediately take care of it for him.

So, he had forgotten what the work style of the actual lower-level authorities was really like.

No matter how good the plans and policies promulgated above were, if those below were unwilling to implement them or did so haphazardly, could the results be expected to be satisfactory...

Hence, after listening to Gavriil’s words, Wang Ye was stunned for quite a while.

Only after a long moment did he shake his head and chuckle bitterly, yes, plans alone are useless without taking into account the reality.

He had to make sure to assign the execution side of things to a team that was both efficient and professional and one he could trust, not just arrange things and then disregard them.

Relying on the existing grass-roots institutions, it was estimated that nothing could get done!

Thinking of this, Wang Ye frowned and said, "Indeed, it’s necessary to form a dedicated agency to supervise and follow up on the implementation issues of the plan."

Gavriil slapped his thigh, "Yes, that’s why I came!"

It had to be said that the folks in the Kremlin were more thoughtful than Wang Ye.

The plan hadn’t even been officially passed yet, and they were already considering how to execute it more smoothly and efficiently.

With Gavriil’s assistance, Wang Ye felt even more confident.

After all, although the Duma could introduce various proposals, the real executive institutions were still on the government side.

Without the cooperation of the Kremlin, the Duma would also find it difficult to accomplish tasks, even to the point of being virtually impossible.

Of course, the reverse was also true; if the Duma were to constantly oppose the Kremlin and frequently summon government department heads to the Duma for audits, then it would be impossible for the governmental side to work in peace.

Only when both sides worked together with concerted efforts could the state machinery function at its best and operate smoothly.

That’s exactly the situation now.

In the Duma, Wang Ye had the greatest influence, and he was someone without selfish motives, genuinely wanting to develop the national economy.

The Kremlin had immense trust in him, especially in economic aspects, to the point of reliance!

Therefore, when working together, the results were naturally good.

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After spending the morning discussing with Gavriil behind closed doors, the two preliminarily conceived a plan.

It was to establish an agency of the same level as the National Foreign Affairs Committee, named "The National Economic Development Committee."

Wang Ye would still serve as the director, pooling the necessary personnel from the Kremlin and government departments to form a permanent institution.

The power granted was immense; it could directly command any department and official involved in The Great Infrastructure Project, and once directives were issued, the corresponding personnel and departments had to comply unconditionally.

Moreover, the committee also had the power to appoint and dismiss all officials from the involved departments, with the authority to directly make appointments and dismissals for officials below the ministerial level!

This power was so great that it was almost outrageous...

When Wang Ye first heard Gavriil say it, he was somewhat surprised.

But upon careful thought, it was reasonable.

After all, officials here could be replaced very easily!

There was no need to go through any drawn-out procedures, and no reasons were required; they could dismiss you from your position anytime, anywhere.

Certainly, this was a power held in the hands of the Kremlin.

Now, it was as if the Kremlin had delegated a portion of this power to the Duma, or to be more precise, to Wang Ye!

The purpose was also very clear: to ensure that Wang Ye could smoothly push forward with the "Major Infrastructure Project Plan," achieving the best possible results.

Because if this great infrastructure could really be executed well, not to mention the benefits to the nation’s people, politically speaking, who would benefit the most?

Obviously, it was the Kremlin!

Promoting national economic development was, after all, its core work!

This was also why, upon seeing this plan, Gavriil studied it all night and rushed to the Duma first thing in the morning to discuss it with Wang Ye.

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As for the good will released from the Kremlin side, Wang Ye naturally wouldn’t refuse it.

Similarly, the office address for The National Economic Development Committee was still set inside the Kremlin, at a very high level.

Wang Ye was the director, the vice director would be appointed from the Kremlin side, and another would be the Chairman of the Central Bank!

The power to select committee members was also in Wang Ye’s hands; he could evaluate them himself, then draft a list.

The selection range was unrestricted, and as long as Wang Ye deemed it necessary, staff from any department or organization could be chosen.

Moreover, to ensure the smooth operation of The National Economic Development Committee and guarantee the safety of the committee members while they were out working, Gavriil specifically proposed a request for the Ministry of Internal Affairs to dispatch a special security force to be commanded by Wang Ye.

When committee members encountered any danger or hostile actions, the special security force would provide protection.

They could even shoot to kill suspects directly!

This committee could be said to be "fully equipped"...

It was also a demonstration of sincerity from the Kremlin side!

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Considering how anxious Gavriil appeared, it was clear that the Great Infrastructure Construction Plan was progressing incredibly fast.

It only took three short days to complete the entire procedure, and the framework of The National Economic Development Committee was also put in place.

What surprised Wang Ye was that the vice director appointed by the Kremlin was actually Medvedev!

Wasn’t he still serving as the president of the Russian Gas Industry Group?

Seeming to sense Wang Ye’s confusion, Medvedev quickly stepped forward, smiling, extended his hand, and introduced himself:

"Hello, Chairman Mikhail, I am also currently serving as an economic advisor to the Kremlin. My role as your deputy is to learn from you."

Wang Ye smiled and shook his hand, nodding in acknowledgment.

Medvedev used to be quite "unyielding," but now he was much more polite in front of Wang Ye.

However, his leap from president of the Russian Gas Industry Group to vice director of The National Economic Development Committee was indeed a significant "progression."

It was evident that the Kremlin still had a lot of trust in him and intended to cultivate him...

This was normal, after all, he was the "cherished junior brother" of Wang Ye’s father-in-law!

He was also a core figure of the St Petersburg Faction.

If it weren’t for Wang Ye’s emergence, perhaps Medvedev would have "progressed" even faster and taken over the Kremlin in a few years.

He was also a talented "young man"; having him as a deputy was quite satisfying for Wang Ye.

Because he could delegate many mundane tasks to Medvedev, allowing himself to "lazily slack off."

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Throughout the months of April and May, with two major initiatives introduced by Wang Ye, everyone seemed very busy, including Wang Ye himself who was often working nonstop.

However, in the time to come, he would become even busier...