Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 920 - 861: Simply Nonsense

Chapter 920: Chapter 861: Simply Nonsense

Although reminded by Rossiyana, Wang Ye realized that the matter had been handled by him less than appropriately.

After all, Khodorkovsky was an independent thinker, and he was not Wang Ye’s subordinate; there was no need for him to act according to Wang Ye’s arrangements.

But since he had already discussed the matter with the Kremlin, was he to backtrack now?

It was now a situation where the arrow had been placed on the bowstring and had to be released!

Wang Ye felt that if he were to discuss the matter properly with Khodorkovsky, he would probably accept it because, after all, it was the Governorship of Moscow State, a position undeniably high in rank and influence.

However, would he do so willingly?

And might he hold a grudge against Wang Ye because of this...

As Wang Ye pondered, Rossiyana observed his expression and spoke up, "Actually, besides Uncle, have you considered whether there might be someone more suitable for competing for this position?"

Someone more suitable?

Wang Ye furrowed his brow and thought about it but couldn’t come up with a better candidate.

After all, the competition this time was against Luzhikov, and it was for a very important position.

Someone with slightly less experience or prestige simply didn’t have the qualifications!

It was Khodorkovsky, who had formed factions and participated in the General Election. Although defeated in the end, he was still a man who had made it to the "final round."

His nationwide recognition among voters was also considerably high.

So now, he had the qualifications to compete with Luzhikov, but even so, without Wang Ye’s help from behind, Khodorkovsky would probably not stand a chance against Luzhikov...

...

Seeing that Wang Ye didn’t voice any response after a while, Rossiyana became a bit anxious and tentatively said, "Misha, what do you think of me?"

Wang Ye hadn’t quite grasped the question at first and blurted out, "You? You’re quite good, what about it?"

He had thought Rossiyana was asking about the qualities of people around her...

Rossiyana, with determination, straightforwardly expressed her thoughts.

"Misha, I mean, if Uncle is not too keen on competing for the position of Governor of Moscow State, what if I stepped forward to contend with Luzhikov instead!"

This truly stunned Wang Ye.

He had never considered that Rossiyana might be interested in politics and that her first political ambition would be aiming for such a lofty position as the Governor of Moscow State!

He scrutinized Rossiyana up and down, left and right, making her slightly uneasy.

"What... what are you looking at? Do you think I’m not qualified to compete with Luzhikov? I think it’s worth a try, and it might just work!" Rossiyana said courageously to Wang Ye.

And truth be told, upon closer contemplation, Rossiyana might not be unqualified...

Firstly, even though Rossiyana was a newcomer in the political arena, having been by Wang Ye’s side for the past two years, she had been in contact with and handling state affairs, so she was not unfamiliar with politics.

And indeed, her political beginnings were far higher than those of most people!

Kidding aside, beginning as the special assistant to the Deputy Speaker Duma, helping Wang Ye with party affairs, state affairs, drafting national economic policies, foreign policy stances...

Now, dealing with the affairs of just one state in Moscow should not be too overwhelming.

Secondly, if Rossiyana were put forward, the opposition from the Moscow Native Faction might not be that strong!

Because of Wang Ye’s "neutral" stance, the Moscow Faction wasn’t too hostile towards his people, at least more amicable than how they treated members from the "Peterburg Faction."

Also, let’s not forget Rossiyana’s exceptional identity!

That is, her status as the sole legitimate heir of the Romanov family, the Grand Duchess of Romanov!

Don’t think this title is insignificant; actually, within Russia, especially among the lower classes, it holds substantial support.

Especially with the state’s disorder in recent years, when the people’s lives were difficult, there was even a so-called "Tsarist faction" covertly gaining traction among the public...

Perhaps if Rossiyana stepped up, she could rally this power for her own use!

...

The more Wang Ye thought about it, the more interesting he found the idea!

He nodded and said, "We can give it a try, but I still need to talk to Uncle first. If he’s also interested in this position, he remains the best candidate. Actually, if you want to get into politics, it might be better to start working in a department of the government, or perhaps take up a position in the Economic Committee or Foreign Affairs Committee."

Rossiyana nodded initially but then immediately shook her head.

The nod meant she agreed with Wang Ye’s statement about consulting Khodorkovsky first.

The shaking of her head signified she didn’t agree with Wang Ye’s advice that it would be better for her to start a political career in the government or a committee.

She smiled and said, "That would mean still working under your wing, wouldn’t it? How is that different from being an Assistant now? I want to try standing on my own and facing the toughest competition; only then is there a real challenge."

Since that was her wish, Wang Ye didn’t insist any further and even comforted her by saying,

"In case Uncle is interested in the position of Moscow Governor, then later I’ll look into other states, perhaps Petersburg or the like, which might be more suitable as your political starting point."

The topic they were currently discussing, if heard by someone unaware of their identities, might lead them to think that this duo had gone mad!