MTL - Reborn Russia As An Oligarch-Chapter 828 reach an agreement

  Chapter 828 Agreed

   "How should the remaining 200 billion rubles be distributed? Does Speaker Mikhail have any good suggestions?"

  Kudrin asked tentatively.

  The expenditure budget for 2004 was originally set at 2.5 trillion yuan, but now Wang Ye proposes to increase it to 3 trillion yuan.

  It is equivalent to an extra 500 billion rubles.

   And Wang Ye also gave a suggestion, of which 300 billion, half to the internal affairs department, half to the security bureau, the reason is that the security situation is severe.

   Kudrin couldn’t refute this point, and he knew very well that the extra 500 billion would definitely not be so easy to get. It is estimated that Speaker Mikhail discussed with people from certain departments and wanted to increase their budget.

  But it is not easy to adjust from the budget plan that the government department has drawn up, because no matter which department you reduce the budget expenditure, you will face a series of problems!

   After all, this expenditure budget is not written casually, but the result of full consideration.

  The best way is to add an extra fund, so everyone is happy!

Wang Ye shook his head with a smile and said: "You can plan the remaining 200 billion rubles, but I suggest focusing on higher education. The life of teachers in universities is not easy. It is a place to cultivate talents. If even teachers If we cannot teach with peace of mind and retain outstanding students, the future of the country is in jeopardy."

  Wang Ye was really touched by this point.

  Since he came to study abroad, he has also met many university teachers.

  Even Ajielina was a preparatory class teacher at Friendship University back then, so he knew about the teachers' income.

  The monthly salary of the university teachers in Moscow ranges from three to four hundred dollars to seven to eight hundred dollars, and the average is five hundred dollars.

   Sounds like a good idea, after all, it was around 2000.

   But the problem is that Moscow is an international metropolis, and the cost of living is very high!

  So the salary of university teachers is not enough at all.

   You know, even ordinary Chinese students who have just learned Russian for a year or two and go to a big market to work as a part-time translator can still earn a minimum of five hundred dollars a month, and a maximum of one or two thousand dollars.

  In comparison, the salaries of university teachers are indeed too little!

  The teacher has such a low salary and has to worry about living all day, how can he have the heart to teach well.

   Correspondingly, the quality of education will decline, and college students will be more inclined to study in developed countries in Europe and the United States in the future. Because the country cannot retain elite talents, it is difficult for the technology industry to develop...

  This forms a vicious circle, which will do great harm to the country in the long run.

   Therefore, Wang Ye specifically instructed that funds should be directed towards higher education, and more funds should be allocated to universities!

  Kudrin nodded again and again, indicating that he had made a note of it, and he must discuss it with his colleagues after returning to see how to allocate the remaining money.

  ...

  For Mikhail, the young deputy speaker, although this is the first time the two have dealt with each other directly, Kudrin has already deeply felt why he has risen so fast since he entered politics!

   Doing things is indeed all-round and exquisite!

   Obviously, Mikhail has his own ideas about next year's budget.

  The Security Bureau and the Internal Affairs Department did not know what kind of relationship opened up Mikhail's door, and wanted to increase the budget.

  If someone else changed, Kudrin might be called over to discuss reducing the budgets of other departments and increasing the budgets of the Security Bureau and the Internal Affairs Department.

   But there will be two problems, one is that Kudrin will not agree easily, and the other is which department budgets will be cut is also a big problem!

   After all, the budget for financial expenditure cannot be determined by just one or two people. The report sent by Kudrin has been discussed countless times by the government!

  That is also the product of constant discussions, compromises, and exchange of interests...

   If Duma can modify it with just a word, it would be too childish.

  Obviously, Mikhail also knew this, so he found another way, without touching the cake of any department, and directly increased the budget by a large amount!

   Moreover, he only "takes" part of the extra budget, and deliberately leaves a large piece of cake for the government departments to distribute directly!

  This is too…

   It can only be said that Kudrin was very moved!

  But there is one last question, that is, where does the extra 500 billion expenditure budget come from?

   Is it really necessary to go into debt? In this case, there may be different opinions at the Duma Congress.

   After all, Mikhail is only the leader of the third faction, the deputy speaker of the Duma, and he is far from being able to cover the sky with one hand in the Duma!

  So, Kudrin asked this question tactfully.

   If this problem cannot be solved, then the things the two of them discussed are completely meaningless!

  ...

  Wang Ye smiled slightly, not panicking at all.

  Since he dared to increase the budget by 500 billion rubles at once, of course he has confidence.

   "For this question, we can first analyze which people or departments can decide whether the expenditure budget can be passed.

   First, your government departments.

   Increase the budget by 500 billion, you should have no objection, right? "

  Kudrin nodded immediately: "Yes, we will definitely not object!"

   Just kidding, adding more budget is equivalent to giving them a lot of money to "spend", and of course they won't object.

  Wang Ye continued: "Then it's Duma's side, right?"

  This kind of financial budget, in terms of process, is indeed that the government submits a budget plan, the Duma approves it, and then it is handed over to the government for implementation. It is very simple.

  There are not many departments involved in the middle.

  Theoretically speaking, as long as the government has no objections and the Duma can pass it, the plan will take effect immediately and can be implemented.

   So, Kudrin continued to nod yes.

  Wang Ye analyzed again:

   "For the Duma, it is nothing more than whether the major factions can reach an agreement, or whether they can win the support of the majority.

  Look, in my increased budget, 300 billion is given to the departments of Shaoyigu and Korokoli. Do you think the first faction will object?

  Similarly, this new revision proposal was proposed by me, so will the third faction object?/

  As long as our two factions can reach an agreement, will this budget plan fail? "

   After being asked several times by him, Kudrin suddenly realized that it really makes sense!

  Na Shao Yigu and Koro Koli are both the backbone of the first faction!

   Now that Mikhail increases the budget for their department, it is tantamount to benefiting the first faction. At that time, the first faction will not only not object, but will desperately support it.

   And Mikhail is the leader of the third faction and has great influence within the faction. It is impossible for the members of the faction to disagree with him on this matter.

  That means that the first faction and the third faction are working together to promote this new budget plan, how could it fail!

  ...

   After Kudrin left happily, Wang Ye went directly to Gryzlov's office.

  He still has to deal with the first faction.

   Otherwise, it will be really difficult for the new expenditure budget to be passed in the Duma.

   Arriving at Gryzlov's office, Wang Ye explained the matter in detail.

  Finally, he said sincerely: "Our financial budget is too low, which is not in line with our country's international status! The expenditure budget must be increased, otherwise it will be difficult for various institutions to operate normally."

  Gryzlov nodded with deep empathy, and sighed: "Who says it's not. It's a pity that our income is too low. If we rashly increase so much expenditure budget, will it..."

"No! I have enough confidence that next year's fiscal revenue will increase significantly! The government's revenue forecast is too conservative, and they may not be very clear about the trend of the international energy market. According to my estimation, next year Global energy prices will soar, including crude oil, natural gas, etc., and various metals! So our fiscal revenue will be higher than expected!"

   Wang Ye said firmly.

  Seeing how sure he is, Gryzlov certainly has no doubts. After all, Wang Ye is a real expert in the field of energy!

   Holding Yukos today, and also taking a stake in Gazprom, these two companies can basically represent the entire Russian energy industry...

  In addition to Wang Ye's past performance, it is enough to prove his vision and ability. Gryzlov will not be stupid enough to doubt Wang Ye's judgment on this issue.

  He said happily: "Since you are sure, Misha, what else can I say, I will definitely support you! After all, increasing the budget is good for everyone."

   Indeed, Shao Yigu's Security Bureau and Korokoli's Internal Affairs Department are "hardcore" supporters of the Kremlin!

   is also the sphere of influence of the first faction.

  In the increased financial budget, their first faction ate the biggest piece of cake!

  Although Gryzlov also knew that Wang Ye was very close to Shao Yigu and Koro Koli and had a very good relationship.

   But it doesn’t matter. In the final analysis, the money was not given to Shao Yigu and Korokoli themselves. In the end, it was still going to be used on the Security Bureau and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

  ...

   After gaining the support of Gryzlov, Wang Ye felt much more relaxed.

  He himself is the director of the Economic Committee, and he has a great say in reviewing the government's budget.

  Now there is the support of the largest faction in the Duma, so if he and Gryzlov join forces, who or faction in the Duma can challenge them.

  Of course the government will not raise any objections, this matter is basically settled!

  So, after returning to his office, Wang Ye called Shao Yigu and Koro Koli respectively and told them the good news.

  The two of them had long been waiting for the notification from Wang Ye, and they were overjoyed when they learned that everything went well.

  Invariably, they all proposed to have a gathering at night and treat Wang Ye to a meal to express his gratitude.

   This is also a part of maintaining personal connections, and of course Wang Ye will not refuse.

  The place for dinner is still the old place, Turandot restaurant...

  ...

  After getting off work in the evening, Wang Ye sent Rosiana home first, and then ordered the motorcade to drive to the Turandot restaurant.

  Before getting off the car, Rosiana specially reminded Wang Ye not to drink too much alcohol.

   The two have been together for so long, and Rosiana finally discovered Wang Ye's biggest "shortcoming"!

   That means drinking too much...

  Wang Ye agreed with a smile. He himself doesn’t like drinking. Even when he was meeting with Shao Yigu and Korokoli, he would at most drink some red wine instead of vodka.

  With his current status, if he doesn't want to drink, of course no one dares to force him to drink!

  After arriving at the Turandot restaurant, the waiter was already waiting at the door.

  He is a regular customer of this restaurant, and also a "VVVV...IP" customer!

  With the rise of Wang Ye's status, there is no one in Turandot's side, from the boss to the waiter, who does not know him.

   It is even more proud that Wang Ye often comes to eat!

  The private room that Wang Yechang booked was even left alone and was no longer open to the public.

  Even if Wang Ye is not coming to eat, even if it is empty, no other customers are allowed to enter...

  Of course, Wang Ye did not let Turandot suffer. Not only did he often come to eat, but he even put Yukos Group’s business reception here.

   Pulling away, under the attentive guidance of the waiter, Wang Ye came to the familiar private room.

   Shao Yigu and Koro Koli had arrived ahead of schedule, and they were smoking and chatting while drinking tea, waiting for him.

  Seeing Wang Ye coming in, the two quickly got up and greeted him with smiles.

   "Haha, our great hero is here, please sit down and have a rest, thank you for your hard work." Korokoli said with a hearty smile.

Shao Yigu also said on the side: "Although the two of us are far less rich than you, we have invited the two of us to dinner tonight. Misha, you can order whatever you want, even if I eat all my year's salary, I won't take it with you." frowning!"

  Of course, they were joking too.

  Although Shao Yigu's salary is really not high, if Wang Ye really wants to order a few hard dishes, maybe he really needs Shao Yigu's one-year salary.

   But after all, Shao Yigu and Koro Koli are sitting in such high positions, how could they still only get paid wages...

   But he didn't talk nonsense, the wealth of the two of them, compared with Wang Ye, is indeed a bit too far away!

  Wang Ye greeted the two with a smile, took out the cigarette case after sitting down, lit one, and started talking with the two.

After recounting the content of the conversation with Kudrin and Gryzlov, he asked with a smile: "Is 150 billion rubles enough for you? But there is no way if it is not enough. No matter how high it is, it will be very difficult to deal with." gone."

   Shao Yigu and Korokoli were overjoyed and kept saying that enough is enough.

   Also, in the original expenditure budget, the departments of the two of them only ranged from 300 to 500 billion rubles, and now they have increased by 150 billion rubles all of a sudden!

  Then next year will be much more generous!

   If it’s not enough, it would be too greedy...

  ...

   While they were chatting and laughing, Gryzlov was having dinner with Putin in the Kremlin.

  The topics the two of them discussed were also related to Wang Ye and next year's budget!

  After hearing what Gryzlov had talked with Wang Ye during the day, Putin raised his brows in surprise, "Misha is so confident about next year's fiscal revenue? Is he sure that energy prices will continue to rise?"

  (end of this chapter)