Chapter 63, Checks and Balances

Seeing off the delegation, Ferdinand set his sights on the country again. It's time to prepare, and next year there will be a reopening of the congressional elections. This is a promise he made himself, and of course he can't go back.

Now in Bulgaria, Konstantin does not have the status of prime minister, but does the work of prime minister. If nothing else, he will be the new prime minister after next year's parliamentary election.

Ferdinand didn't want a power minister, and checks and balances were imperative. Chekov has been ruled out, he is an honest man. Let him do things at ease, play politics and forget it! Without Ferdinand's support, who would have taken him seriously now.

Ferdinand remembered a man - Wei Zheng-Ivanov, the current governor of the Fletca region. He is also a very ambitious person, which is not the point, the point is that he is also very capable.

Before, Ferdinand was ready to drop him to the Ministry of Agriculture to take over the work of James Fedinov, but due to Nikolai's visit, the Russian-Bulgarian alliance was advanced, and Ferdinand was too busy, so he was delayed, and now he can turn it over.

If you look at the political landscape in Bulgaria, smart people know that the interim cabinet is just an ornament, and Ferdinand is completely covered by the sky.

Three cabinet members: James has stopped doing business and has gone to do scientific research; Skritt was a religious man, and he never took care of things, but he was dispensable; The only one who is normal is Chekov, Ferdinand's younger brother.

As an excess, the provisional cabinet only needs to be obedient, and the waste material does not matter at all, and it is also convenient for Ferdinand to seize power and promote his cronies.

For example, when it comes to promoting high-ranking government officials, Ferdinand can make a decision in one word, and there is no restraint.

Ferdinand had previously promoted Konstantin and now he was going to promote Wei Zheng-Ivanov. No one objected, and it would have been unthinkable during the Stam Cabinet.

It is no longer needed, and Ferdinand's position has been consolidated in recent years. The cabinet in the back must do things independently, and once the Second Five-Year Plan starts, there will be too many things to be busy!

Ferdinand didn't want to die of exhaustion, and he didn't intend to provide the retainers with a place to live. The expansion of the cabinet is imperative.

Historically, the Konstantin cabinet is known as the most energetic cabinet in Bulgaria, and it is just right for them to carry out the Second Five-Year Plan.

And then, our Comrade Wei Zheng-Ivanov, was knocked out by a pie. As a counterbalance, he held the position of Minister of Agriculture, but also Minister of Industry.

Looking at the book of fate, Wei Zheng-Ivanov was a little incredulous. He was appointed Minister of Agriculture, he knew this, and now there is another Minister of Industry, and then he came to the palace in a daze.

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"Wei Zheng-Ivanov, we meet again!" Ferdinand said with a chuckle

"Yes, Your Excellency, it's a pleasure to see you again!" Wei Zheng-Ivanov said excitedly

Ferdinand put away his smile and said cautiously, "Well, yes! It's not a good errand to drop you to Sofia this time. The Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Industry are two of the busiest and most important ministries in Bulgaria in the future! ”

Ferdinand's cautious tone startled Wei Zheng-Ivanov, and he reacted casually.

"Is this a test? If that's not a good job, what better position is there? Is it a hint at the Cabinet? The Prime Minister doesn't have to think about it, all Bulgarians know that Konstantin has made up his mind. The position of a cabinet member is also very tempting, at least for me! ”

Wei Zheng-Ivanov immediately expressed his determination in a firm tone: "Please rest assured, Your Excellency, I promise in the name of God that I will do a good job in the task you have assigned, otherwise let me go to hell!" ”

It was the first time Ferdinand had met someone who had shown his determination to him like this. He also knew that people like Wei Zheng-Ivanov were not high-minded and would do whatever it took to achieve their goals.

However, this kind of villain is often the most valued by leaders in the workplace. Ferdinand is no exception, at least this kind of villain will carry out his orders 100%.

Listening to Wei Zheng-Ivanov's assurance, Ferdinand smiled and said, "Well, that's good! I hope you will always keep your current heart too and serve Bulgaria wholeheartedly! ”

"Don't worry, Your Excellency, I will do it!" Wei Zheng-Ivanov replied in the affirmative

Ferdinand nodded in approval, and then said, "Well, the focus of your next work is on agriculture." You know that for some reason, the Bulgarian government currently owns 35 percent of the country's land, and I want you to gradually promote mechanization and agricultural reform on this. ”

"Not only that, but you also have to organize farmers to build water conservancy projects. As well as promoting the cultivation of cash crops and much more! In short, it is your job to increase grain production and increase farmers' income! ”

Wei Zheng-Ivanov was a little dumbfounded, shouldn't we focus on the development of industry? Why is my focus on agriculture? If he is an actor, he will definitely say: The director's script is wrong!

After confirming that Ferdinand was serious, Wei Zheng Ivanov quickly adjusted his mentality and said: "Your Excellency, please rest assured, I will focus on agriculture in the next step and strive to complete the task as soon as possible!" ”

Ferdinand smiled with satisfaction, and said: "Of course, you can't relax in industry, the main project at present is the steel that is about to be launched, you can now organize experts to prospect for the mine, and then select a site for the steel plant!" We all have to listen to the experts in this regard! ”

Wei Zheng-Ivanov pondered for a few seconds, it seems that he has a lot of tasks! But the heavier the task, the more I can withdraw my value!

casually promised: "Don't worry, Your Excellency, I will definitely complete the task!" ”

Ferdinand looked at Wei Zheng-Ivanov and said, "Well, I'm waiting for your good news!" ”

In fact, there are many things to do in the Ministry of Industry, but now it is basically Konstantin who is supervising, and it is doing a good job.

Ferdinand didn't want to make a fuss about it now, so he didn't mention it. Wei Zheng-Ivanov is also a smart person, and he knows that if he first arrives, if he immediately confronts the future prime minister, there will be absolutely no good fruit to eat. It's better to wait, anyway, after next year's election, Konstantin, who is the prime minister, must also delegate power!

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After leaving the palace, Wei Zheng-Ivanov happily went to report to the government.

Oh, it seems that there is no higher position in the government nowadays than Wei Zheng-Ivanov. Chekov was on a visit, Skritt was in the church every day, and James' stronghold was the laboratory.

The other high-ranking government officials were either at the same level or in lower positions, and even Konstantin and him were only at the same level. In the short term, he only needs to be responsible to Ferdinand, which is indeed good news for Wei Zheng!