Chapter 941

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In the dimly lit library.

Simon looked at the short-haired woman who was Yeltsin's second daughter again, with a slightly absurd expression: "Tania, do you know that there is an idiom in China that fits your mentality at this time, to the effect that you are too sick to start Randomly looking for a doctor."

Tatyana Diachenko, who currently follows her second husband's surname, doesn't know what it means to go to the hospital in a hurry, but she generally understands that the man on the other side is not saying good things.

However, after the initial confusion and confusion, the woman was calm at this time, remembering her father's caution before the trip, she straightened her waist again, looked at Simon, and said, "Mr. Westeros, since you Hearing my suggestion just now, being able to give such a response, rather than the ecstatic or hypocritical response of ordinary businessmen and politicians, shows that we have a high possibility of reaching a cooperation."

"I know what you guys want, Tanya, but if we get a deal, how can you be sure I'll keep my promise in the future?"

"My father has been watching you, Mr. Westeros," Tatyana said, still looking at Simon, "He said that now you have completely got rid of a businessman and entered another level, the whole Westeros business The system is now an economy that is enough to compete with most countries in the world. However, the position of the Westeros system is actually not stable, so you will spare no effort to make a global layout these years, and will suddenly launch a new one in Africa. Only because of a war, will I take a big risk to interfere in the mid-term elections in the United States, will buy a large piece of land in Tasmania in Australia, and will only operate a base like Rivno State in Ukraine, all of which are actually for the sake of Secure the foundations of the Westeros system."

"Does this have anything to do with my question just now?"

"Of course, all this shows that you are very aware that your position at this time is not unbreakable. Because you have so much, there has always been a lot of unknowable potential risks around the Westeros system. So you need a deeper foundation, And, more allies. My family's current situation is indeed not very good, but there is still a lot of chips that can be given to Mr. Westeros. In the future, if Mr. Westeros does not want to distract other allies, he will definitely attach great importance to it. My own promise, in fact, this is also my father's judgment."

Simon leaning on the sofa raised his legs, his posture was more casual, and asked: "In this case, Tanya, what kind of chips do you think you can come up with to form an alliance with me?"

"Russian Telecom Investment Joint Stock Company is preparing for privatization. Mr. Westeros, we know that the main layout of the Westeros system in Russia lies in the two major fields of telecommunications and steel. If you agree, my father can personally intervene and put this The company expects to sell 25% of the shares in the tender to Friedman's Alpha Group," Tatyana said, before adding: "It's just a meet and greet."

Because he had seen some outlines of the layout of the Westeros system in Russia before his arrival, Simon also knew about it.

Russia Telecom Investment Joint Stock Company is a large state-owned telecom holding company that was integrated by the Yeltsin government just last year. It has more than 20 state-owned telecom subsidiaries, and its status is equivalent to AT-T before the United States was split in the 1980s. Therefore, the privatization of this company is a piece of fat that Russia's major oligarchs are staring at.

At this stage, the two most powerful oligarchs in Russia, Berezovsky and Potanin, have secretly begun to compete for a 25% privatized share of the state-owned telecom giant.

Given the chaotic state of the country at this time, getting 25% of the shares and placing high-level executives in the company is actually enough to achieve absolute control over this state-owned telecom giant. Then, whether to choose continuous meals or quietly hollow out the company, Each by means.

According to the documents Simon has seen, the actual value of the company is between $20 billion and $30 billion.

Even if the oligarchs have a good relationship with the Yeltsin authorities, if they want to take this business, the price for 25% of the shares should be around US$2 billion. No matter how little, they will treat many people as fools, which will inevitably cause a backlash.

A $2 billion deal is definitely not small for Simon now.

And it's just a 'meeting ceremony'.

In fact, when the woman on the opposite side said the words of seeking an alliance, Simon was quickly weighing in his mind.

As far as Yeltsin is concerned.

This is indeed as Simon said, and it is completely a bit ill to go to the doctor.

However, Simon can also fully understand the mentality of the Yeltsin family.

In the past, Yeltsin frequently replaced six prime ministers in just four years during his second term, so it can be seen that the other party was almost restless and anxious.

how so?

Because Yeltsin knew very well what he had done in his eight years in power and how many people's grievances and political enemies he had accumulated. Choosing a prime minister is actually choosing your own successor. Once you make a mistake in your choice, the Yeltsin family will inevitably be mercilessly and cruelly liquidated after he steps down.

This is one of the political styles of the land.

Even Stalin could not escape the fate of being liquidated after his death, let alone others.

Want to choose the right person, easier said than done?

If Stalin had chosen the right person, he would not have been whipped.

Therefore, it is inevitable to consider other ways out.

For some reason, Simon became a target of the politician.

In fact, the other party's analysis is correct.

Simon is now completely out of the category of a merchant, the sprawling Westeros system

, is now a separate economy that is more powerful and terrifying than the chaebol, and, through these years of operation, the Westeros system also has a pivotal influence in the political field of countries around the world.

Such a peculiar terrorist force, if it is really willing to take action, will indeed be able to give the Yeltsin family enough shelter in the worst case.

Yeltsin was certainly not stupid enough to pin all his hopes on Simon.

However, if certain intentions are really reached, this must be a major retreat for the Yeltsin family.

Simon has no interest at all in forming an alliance with the Yeltsin family if something has not been determined. The traditional values ​​of two generations of people made him instinctively disgust this family, but Simon's position at this time, morality, etc., really doesn't matter.

It just so happens to be better than raking grass and hitting rabbits.

After a short silence, Simon finally spoke again, but shook his head and said: "Tania, I am not interested in the privatization of Telecom Investment Co., Ltd. After all, it will bring me a lot of trouble if I get it reluctantly, and I may at any time. What I have lost, I will not do such useless work."

Tatyana was a little surprised, and said with a bit of agitation: "Mr. Westeros, doesn't it look like you should have a decision?"

"Do you think I should fight the two oligarchs Berezovsky and Potanin for the shares of this company?"

"Mr. Westeros, you should know who Berezovsky and Potanin are behind the scenes. In Europe and the United States, the strength of the Westeros system is far behind those capital consortia."

"I'm not talking about capital consortia in Europe and America, but only in Russia," Simon shook his head and said, "Actually, the problem lies with your father. As the most powerful man in this country, your father even suppressed these oligarchs. It’s not just failure to describe it anymore.”

Tatyana concealed the displeasure in her heart, and some weakness flashed on her face: "Mr. Westeros, you should understand that in his position, my father has not been easy these years. If it wasn't for this country, he would The body won't be so bad now."

When Simon heard the woman's words "for this country", he didn't even bother to sneer. He tapped his fingers silently on the leather sofa armrest, and suddenly gestured to the whiskey on the coffee table: "Tania, pour me a glass."

The woman across from him didn't get that Simon would suddenly say these words.

That instructive tone made her even more uncomfortable.

However, perhaps instinctively realizing that the matter had reached a critical moment, Tatyana hesitated a little, but in the end she got up, poured a glass of whisky for the man opposite, and asked, "Do you want to add ice?"

"OK."

So I added two more pieces of ice and handed it over.

"thanks."

Simon took the glass and said so.

Tatyana was retreating back to her sofa, and some small resentments dissipated inexplicably. Sitting up again, he looked at the man across from him who was sipping strong wine. He had a handsome face, a calm temperament, and a calm demeanor. For some reason, other emotions emerged from the bottom of his heart.

The emotion a woman has towards a man.

However, of course, she didn't think about it and said anything. She is 36 years old this year. Although she seems to be the same age as someone's wife, her appearance is much worse. Even if he knew some of the man's preferences in women, he had no confidence that the other party would be interested in her.

The status of this man is completely incomparable to those beautiful men who cling to her because of her status as Yeltsin's daughter.

Simon considered for a moment, looked at the woman on the opposite side, ignored the other side's subconsciously shaking eyes when he looked over, and said: "Tania, since you know that I will be here tonight, then, the man in this villa Others, are you concerned?"

Tatyana looked puzzled.

Simon smiled and said: "It seems that there is no more."

"Of course not, the current mayor, Sobchak, of course my children know. Mr. Westeros, frankly, my father disliked this man very much."

"Yeah, I also know that the reason Sobchak will lose this time is also because of Moscow's intervention."

"Mr Westeros, what are you trying to say?"

"Tell me about your family's way out."

"Um?"

Simon took another sip of the glass of spirits and said, "Let's talk about my views on the political situation in Russia first. Your father can win this election. However, this can only bring temporary stability to your family. I want to In the long run, your father needs to prepare for four years after he takes office. The key is the prime minister position. Because this person will run as your father's successor in four years, and will serve your family after success. Bring blessings, am I right?"

For some reason, Tatyana didn't have any thoughts of tit-for-tat with the man opposite, and nodded frankly: "That's right."

"Then let's talk about this prime minister position," Simon said, with his legs crossed, "this is a key point. With the influence your father has at this time, with all due respect, even if he fully supports him in the future, he will not It must be able to help the other party win the election, and even, it may be counterproductive. And, further, if this person is not as loyal to your father and your family as you think, oh, think about Stalin, then, even if he comes to power, he will Not necessarily protecting your family, or even the opposite."

A faint fear flashed in Tatyana's eyes.

Almost no one in this country does not know what happened behind Stalin. And Tatyana knew better that her father and her family were in a far worse situation than they were back then.

Stalin was a hundred times worse.

Simon has continued: "Going further, even if your father successfully helped this person to rise to power, and he is loyal enough, but if this person's ability is too mediocre, he may still feel powerless to protect your family in the future."

After saying this, Simon didn't wait for the woman on the other side to say anything, raised his free left hand and raised three fingers in turn: "Look, one, two, three, Tania, have you ever played video games? In game terms, continuous The three views are almost all nightmare-level levels, and the probability of passing them all is almost zero in my opinion.”

Tatyana looked at Simon's raised three fingers, and the weakness in her tone this time came from her heart: "Mr. Westeros, according to you, my family can now prepare for exile."

"Speaking of exile, those politicians in exile in Africa and Latin America, when they arrive in Europe and the United States, are all a piece of fat in the mouths of governments of various countries."

"Mr. Westeros, are you raising your price by intimidation?"

"Tania, I'm just analyzing the facts."

"and then?"

"That's it," Simon put the wine glass on the side table, finally sat up a little, and said, "Tania, don't you want to form an alliance? I'll give you a chance, take a look now, your The family dares to bet how many chips. Bet right, at least the next 30 years, your family will still be able to stand at the top of the pyramid of this country, of course, correspondingly, the Westeros system can also get the benefits it deserves. It's wrong, it's a pity, it's irreversible."

Tatyana's eyes widened slightly, and after a short shutdown, it was instantly clear, with a little vibrato in her tone: "You..."

"You're right, and you're wrong," Simon nodded, shook his head again, and said, "You're right, yes, I did see a candidate, and he was in this villa. I was wrong. The point is that he is not my puppet, in fact, if he really gets to that position in the future, he will not become someone's puppet at all, just like you, this time he just wants to form an alliance with me, not to be attached."

Tatyana didn't speak, just stared at Simon, as if judging the truth.

"As I said, this may be the only release of your family, because this person, he is capable and loyal enough, and I have a complete set of ideas that can make him succeed in the unfavorable situation brought by your father. , and the entire Westeros system as the backing." Simon finished slowly, leaning back on the back of the sofa: "Tania, I have said this, believe it or not is your business, and, speaking of it, The only direct interaction between me and him will only be tonight. After tonight, I will arrange for him to go to Moscow. As for the position, you can arrange it as you like. Your father has a future. Well, you can observe it for three years and make your own decision. "

"Why three years?"

"Because he needs to give him enough time to gain popularity, and, at that time, your father needs to give way in advance."

Tatyana subconsciously said: "Impossible."

Simon smiled: "I said, you have three years, I will not interfere, as for the meeting ceremony you just said, I do not want it, because it is too hot, in short, these are your own affairs. Now, you leave first, This wine is good, I suddenly want to taste it by myself."

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