Ves fully understood the underlying intent behind the Larkinson State Plan.
It primarily served to balance out the interests of all of the stakeholders of the Larkinson Clan. Chief Diplomat Shederin Purnesse was particularly sensitive towards the level of content and discontent of different groups of Larkinsons, so he sought to develop a transition plan that would bring the clan to a form where everyone would reasonably be happy.
According to the old man's vision, Ves would become more content by passing on authority he wasn't using much anyway but still be able to remain on top when it mattered most.