Using Public Office for Private Gain

What was the Kremlin's greatest taboo?

It was undoubtedly the fear that the Second Faction and Third Faction would grow stronger and become a threat to them!

If Wang Ye devoted more attention to the faction's development in the future, Putin would probably start having doubts.

Under Mikhail's leadership, the Third Faction might soon surpass the Second Faction. That should not be much of a problem.

After all, everyone had seen Mikhail's abilities and financial resources for themselves.

But what came after that?

Would he then want to surpass the First Faction and become the largest force in the Duma?

That would be a problem!

Although Putin did not openly belong to any faction, everyone knew who truly controlled the First Faction...

So, in front of him, Wang Ye said that he did not have any great ambitions regarding the faction's development and would devote his energy to the Economic Committee.

The Economic Committee's purpose was to develop the national economy and promote the growth of every industry in the country.

That was naturally what benefited the Kremlin most and what Putin most wanted to see!

Sure enough, upon hearing Wang Ye's answer, a faint smile appeared on Putin's face.

He asked with a smile, "Oh? Then I would very much like to hear what plans you have for the economy. Economic development is our top priority right now. Seeing how difficult life is for the people, honestly, it pains me deeply. If I cannot improve the economy during my term, then that means I have failed at my job!"

Those were rather weighty words, but they also showed just how much the Kremlin cared about the economy.

Wang Ye replied calmly,

"Economic work is mainly divided into two parts. One is driving industrial development, and I have already begun