Operating the Crimea Peninsula as his own "base", even serving as a safe haven if he couldn't make it in Russia, had been on Wang Ye's mind for a long time.
It could be said that he started contemplating this since he inevitably got involved in politics.
He was learning from A Bu, and Wang Ye wanted more than A Bu did...
Because A Bu was shrewd but lacked vision and was overly cautious!
Wang Ye is now "ahead" of others by about 20 years, and he understands the direction of the world. If he doesn't use this to his advantage, it would definitely be a waste.
So after pondering, he chose the Crimea Peninsula, this "strategic location"!
In 2001, no one had their eyes on this place. Crimea Peninsula was just a burden in the eyes of Ukraine, and The Emperor didn't have the energy to pay attention to it, as he had many more important things to do.
But Wang Ye knew how important this place was to Russia!