Reborn Russia As An Oligarch

The day of the monthly Duma meeting finally arrived.

On this day, the downstairs of the Duma Building, which was not very busy in the past, became busy and very lively.

Many members of the House of Representatives do not work in the Duma Building on weekdays, but only come once a month during meetings.

There are more than 400 Duma deputies, plus some government officials who are participating in the observation. Hundreds of people will come to attend the meeting today.

As for what topics will be discussed at today's meeting, of course everyone has been notified in advance.

The most important issue is naturally to make a final decision on the "Oil and Gas Pipeline Dispute" that has been making a lot of noise recently!

Just today, all Duma deputies will vote to choose which line to support.

Normally, this kind of matter would not go to the Duma for a vote, because it is just a commercial matter, and the Ministry of Energy can make the decision.

But this time, the main reason is that the companies involved have such strong backgrounds that even the Ministry of Energy does not dare to make the decision directly.

That's why it was submitted to the parliament for discussion and vote.

The Duma is an institution that, how should I put it, has no rights most of the time.

But sometimes, it is extremely important!

After all, this is the highest authority in the country.

Even in name only...

Take this incident as an example. No matter whether it is the Ministry of Energy or any other department, the decision made may not be convincing.

But as long as the result of the Duma vote comes out, whether you accept it or not, you have to accept it.

And there is no possibility of a comeback!

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"I don't understand. What's so fussy about a broken pipeline? And I feel that Yukos has been too domineering this time. It doesn't want to share any benefits, and even the state-owned pipeline group is not allowed to participate. Now it's okay Well, it was directly manipulated by the Ministry of Energy. Maybe the super big contract we just signed will be invalidated."

"Haha, the interests involved in this kind of thing are too huge. We outsiders don't know the inside story, so it's hard to evaluate. But if I were to vote, I should support the new plan of the Ministry of Energy, which is more beneficial to the country. We should As a member of parliament, we must naturally put national interests first.”

"I still support Yukos' old plan, not for anything else but for Mikhail's sake. After all, we are all from the same faction. It would be so chilling if we didn't support him anymore."

"Well, you don't have to think too much. You must support Mikhail. But we are not necessarily in the same faction. We are not from the same faction..."

Many members walked together into the building and discussed today's meeting.

Obviously, the most important issue in today's meeting is the oil and gas pipeline issue.

Everyone has their own ideas, but overall, not many people support Wang Ye, and the situation is not very good.

The meeting starts at nine o'clock sharp and will last until twelve noon.

If all issues have not been discussed by then, the time will be postponed.

Wang Ye actually arrived too, but he went directly to his office. When the meeting was almost about to begin, he got up and came to the conference hall.

The hall was already crowded and almost everyone was here.

Of course, there are some members who have immigrated abroad and cannot come back in time to attend the meeting, so there is nothing they can do...

Watching Mikhail, who was in a neat suit and high-spirited, walking along the aisle to the front row, the congressmen who knew him stood up to greet him.

"Good morning, Commissioner Mikhail."

"Commissioner Mikhail, I support you, and I will definitely vote for you later!"

"Come on, Mikhail, you can definitely win."...

There was a lot of noise in the hall, and everyone's eyes were focused on Wang Ye who had just entered.

Wang Ye smiled and nodded to everyone. Without stopping, he walked straight to his seat in the first row and sat down.

Several seats on the rostrum were still vacant, and several speakers and deputy speakers had obviously not arrived yet.

Important people always appear last...

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At nine o'clock sharp, all the members who could come were present, and the meeting started on time.

Grezlov presided over the meeting and first talked about some routine work of the Duma. It was not painful or itchy, and no one paid attention to it.

But this is a normal meeting process, and you still have to go.

After the "foreplay", get to the point immediately.

Grezlov said sternly: "A vote will be held below. Everyone should have heard about the recent oil and gas pipeline dispute, but we will ask the representatives of the Ministry of Energy to tell you the specific details..."

The representative from the Department of Energy was a deputy secretary.

He walked up to the podium, picked up the microphone, and explained the two different pipeline lines in detail to all the members present.

What are the differences, where are the routes, and which groups support which routes.

Many congressmen have only heard of this incident, but do not know the inside story. Now through the narration of the representative of the Ministry of Energy, everyone has a clear understanding.

Of course, the representative of the Ministry of Energy was biased in his presentation.

He vigorously advocated the benefits of the "Anna Line" and emphasized the risks of the "Anna-Dalian Line".

Because the Ministry of Energy originally supports the Annan Line.

They are both "players" and "referees", which is why the Yukos Group is in so much trouble.

However, after Wang Ye came forward, the situation changed.

At least the position of "referee" has been transferred to the Duma. Although the situation does not seem to have improved, at least it is not completely impossible to win.

“To sum up, our recommendation from the Ministry of Energy is to choose the Anna Line!

Because this route is the most beneficial to our country.

Not only will there be economic benefits, but it will also improve our country’s international environment and gain geopolitical benefits!

Alas, it is a pity that Yukos and Gazprom only care about their petty profits and ignore the great interests of the country.

We can't convince them, so we can only submit it to the Duma. We hope that all members of the parliament can consider the national interests and cast your sacred vote..."

The representative of the Ministry of Energy did not forget to step on Yukos and Gazprom in his speech, which is obviously emotionally biased.

Many congressmen in the audience have turned their attention to Wang Ye. Everyone is not stupid, and of course they understand what is going on.

It seems that Commissioner Mikhail has fallen out with the Ministry of Energy!

Now the other side doesn't even give him any face, and directly says that Commissioner Mikhail and others don't care about the interests of the country and only care about their own selfish interests!

This is a bit harsh to say...

Of course, here in the Duma, pointing at the nose and cursing happen from time to time, and it is not that unusual.

Not to mention quarrels, there are occasionally fights between congressmen on the spot!

Next, it depends on how Wang Ye copes with it. If he doesn't do it right, it will be really difficult for him to end it.

Being slapped with such a "big label" by the opposite party, it will be difficult for him to get along in the Duma in the future!