Reborn Russia As An Oligarch

This is not the first time Wang Ye has come to Hovchenko's large apartment in the city center.

In the spacious and somewhat empty living room, Hovchenko, Zhirinov, and Wang Ye sat opposite each other.

Each person held a thick cigar and chatted while drinking black tea and smoking cigars.

"Uncle Zhirinov, I heard that you want to tell me something. I don't know what it is about?" Wang Ye asked politely.

Now that Zhirinov has retired, Wang Ye has also changed his title. He can no longer call him Speaker, so calling him uncle is the most appropriate, which subtly brings the two of them closer.

Moreover, when Zhirinov was in power, he did take good care of Wang Ye, and it would not hurt to call him uncle.

If Zhirinov had not retired, it would not have been Wang Ye's turn to become the deputy speaker!

Zhirinov did not answer immediately. He lowered his head and took a long drag on his cigar silently. The curls of green smoke enveloped his face.

Next to him, Hovchenko was also silent, smoking a cigar and drinking a sip of black tea, but his expression was very relaxed.

Of course, Wang Ye was able to hold his breath very well and did not continue to ask questions. Instead, he smoked his cigar quietly and took his time.

After a while, Zhirinov raised his head. He didn't know whether it was because of the smoke or something, but there were red threads in his eyes.

He stared at Wang Ye for several seconds before speaking: "Have you ever guessed why I wanted to retire at that time?"

In fact, it was no longer a guess. Wang Ye had asked him the reason for his retirement at that time, but Zhirinov himself did not say anything.

So Wang Ye nodded without saying a word.

"Hey, I couldn't tell you at the time! There are many things that you haven't come into contact with yet...but you'd better not come into contact with those things, there's no benefit. I can't tell you the real reason too directly now, just It can be said that I had to retire at that time. There was only one purpose, and that was... to make way for you!"

Zhirinov shook his head and smiled bitterly.

Wang Ye's heart skipped a beat. It was not that he had never guessed this possibility.

But Zhirinov said it himself, and it was of course two different things than his own random thoughts.

Unexpectedly, Zhirinov really retired just for himself...

As for why he agreed, until now, Zhirinov had not given a specific reason. He could only attribute it to some unavoidable reason.

At this moment, Hovchenko interrupted, and he said rudely: "At this point, there is nothing to hide. Misha is not an outsider. Wasn't he forced by the Kremlin to retire and give way? You considered letting It’s not too much of a disadvantage to give the position to Misha, plus...well, so I took the initiative to resign."

In these words, other Wang Ye could understand. As for the "plus", Hovchenko was obviously a little worried, and swallowed it in mid-sentence.

However, he still revealed the real behind-the-scenes instigator. As Wang Ye expected, it was the Kremlin's fault...

This made him a little embarrassed.

In terms of relationship, he should be on the same side as Kovchenko and Zhirinov.

After all, one of them was his "uncle" who gave him great help.

The other was his old superior, who also supported him a lot when he first entered the Duma.

However, the result of what the Kremlin did was to put himself in a position of power, so that he could get the greatest benefit, and it could even be said that he could reach the sky in one step!

This left Wang Ye caught in the middle and in a dilemma...

…………

Seemingly seeing Wang Ye's embarrassment, Hovchenko smiled and said nonchalantly:

“Misha, you don’t have to worry too much, there are no fathers and sons in politics.

We are not in the same faction. We can each consider issues from the perspective of our own faction.

The Kremlin treats you well, and you should understand why.

I have never told you to keep a distance from the Kremlin, because I also understand that if you want to make a difference in the political arena, you must maintain a good relationship with it.

This is your future, and others shouldn't block it.

In addition, after our faction participates in the election next year, we may also compete with your third faction openly.

At that time, everyone will rely on their abilities to see who can gain the trust of voters more.

Of course, if your faction is defeated miserably and your Duma seat is not guaranteed, then I can consider giving you an important position when forming the cabinet.

How about you come over and be the general manager for me?

I still approve of your kid’s ability, haha..."

Zhirinov also smiled beside him, nodded in approval, and echoed: "Indeed, I think Misha is overqualified as the deputy speaker of the Duma. Let him be the general L, in charge of specific government affairs. This position is It’s the place where his talents can best be used!”

The two of them sang together and seemed to have won next year's general election, and they all arranged positions for Wang Ye...

Wang Ye grinned and tried to laugh but didn't.

He was so full that he couldn't say anything!

In fact, Wang Ye really wanted to tell Hovchenko and the two of them not to be so naive!

Do you really think you are sure of victory?

Maybe before the election campaign even starts, both of you will be in jail...

Do you really think that Katsumi is a good person?

Don’t forget what other people are doing!

But he still couldn't say these words, because even if he did, Hovchenko and Zhirinov wouldn't believe them now.

After holding it in for a long time, Wang Ye finally said:

"Actually, I suggest you be cautious. It's best to proceed step by step. Your faction has just been established. Although you have brought some senior people over, it is still a new faction and is not familiar to the public.

Therefore, it would be safer to start with the Duma, run it for a few years, and then attack the general election. "

Wang Ye couldn't remember clearly. This was the first time he made an effort to persuade Hovchenko not to be too impatient.

But obviously, this time it still has no effect.

Perhaps the formation of the new faction went too smoothly, and Zhirinov was recruited as his right-hand man. At this moment, Hovchenko was very satisfied.

He smiled slightly and said nonchalantly:

"Time waits for no one!

Looking at the state of the country now, I can’t wait for the elections to start tomorrow!

If our faction comes to power, I will..."

What follows is a long and eloquent speech about his governing philosophy.

In Hovchenko's description, the country then will be an environment full of freedom and democracy, with a booming economy and hundreds of industries waiting to be prospered...

Wang Ye kept his head down and smoked cigars one after another. He didn't know if he listened.

What he was thinking about was that he didn't know what Gebrev and the others were discussing at this moment.

Are you also having a meeting to discuss matters about Kovchenko...