in Chinese of Making Vito the consigliere was still an interesting choice because it meant that Michael's first advisor as the Corleone family's Godfather was his own father. On one hand, Vito had been a successful Don, and Michael could have learned a lot from him. On the other hand, having Vito as his consigliere meant that Michael would be living in Vito's shadow. Still, Michael benefitted from Vito's wisdom and experience, which saved his life when Vito warned him that Barzini's intermediary was not to be trusted. Vito served as Michael's unofficial consigliere until he died.
in Chinese of Making Vito the consigliere was still an interesting choice because it meant that Michael's first advisor as the Corleone family's Godfather was his own father. On one hand, Vito had been a successful Don, and Michael could have learned a lot from him. On the other hand, having Vito as his consigliere meant that Michael would be living in Vito's shadow. Still, Michael benefitted from Vito's wisdom and experience, which saved his life when Vito warned him that Barzini's intermediary was not to be trusted. Vito served as Michael's unofficial consigliere until he died.