Royal Palace.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

After praising Hu Fei, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered Hu Fei to stay in Yangxin Hall and play backgammon with him.

Hu Fei readily agreed, so he played chess while contemplating the idea that had just emerged in his heart.

"What are you thinking about? Why are you so inattentive when playing chess with me?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Fei who had not made any move for a long time, couldn't help but frowned, and asked in a deep voice.

Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Hu Fei immediately came back to his senses.

"Reporting to my father, I was thinking about other things and was temporarily distracted. I hope my father will forgive me."

Hu Fei hurriedly held up his hands and explained with a smile.

"What? Are you worried?"

Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated for a moment and asked slowly.

"Yes, and it's a big deal."

Hu Fei raised his hands and answered seriously.

"Oh? Tell me, what kind of big event makes you so inattentive when playing chess with me?"

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows and couldn't help but ask.

"Just now, my father seemed to have said that he would reward his sons and ministers. I wonder if it still counts?"

Hu Fei looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and asked with a smile.

"So it turns out that the reason why you have been so restless is because you are thinking about my reward? Didn't you already refuse it? What, you regret it?"

After hearing what Hu Fei said, Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly and said dissatisfied.

"No, my father told me first, does the reward still count?"

Hu Fei shook his head and said seriously.

"Since I have spoken my words, I will naturally follow them!"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, looked at Hu Fei, nodded and said.

"good!"

"The reason why I was distracted just now is because I planned to set up a pension fund after the nursing home is completed and put it into operation, and pay it to the qualified elderly on time every month, so as to improve the people's lives, and the people will be prosperous.

An, there can be less turmoil, and the court can focus all its attention on consolidating the border."

Hu Fei grinned and said loudly.

"Pension funds?"

After listening to Hu Fei's words, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. Although he didn't understand what a pension fund was, he felt excited and felt the same way.

"That's right."

"The so-called pension fund is to set aside a sum of money specifically for the purpose of providing for the elderly. Whether it is an elderly person who will live in a nursing home in the future, or an elderly person who has children or a family at home, as long as he is over sixty, he will be able to contribute every day.

Receive some money as a monthly subsidy.”

"Let all the people know that even if one day they become old and lose the ability to work, they will not be left alone, and they will receive a portion of money every month to ensure their living needs."

Hu Fei nodded and said thoughtfully.

"Okay, that's great!"

"How do you come up with all these weird ideas?"

After hearing Hu Fei's explanation, Zhu Yuanzhang looked surprised, nodded frequently, looked at Hu Fei in confusion and asked.

Such an idea of ​​benefiting the people was something he had never thought of himself.

"My son, let's take it as a compliment from my father to my son."

"If this method is feasible, I will start to implement it after the completion of Yangjiyuan, and in the name of the imperial court, I will make the people feel grateful to the court and their father, not just to the individual. Only in this way can we

To achieve the true purpose of my son."

"However, once the nursing home opens branches across the country and adds pension funds, it will be a huge expense, and it will only increase over time."

"Although I am not short of money, if I continue to spend it like this, I am afraid that it will be out of pocket sooner or later. Therefore, I just asked my father whether the reward mentioned by the emperor is still counted?"

Hu Fei looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and asked tentatively.

"You mean, you want me to pay this money?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Fei, snorted softly, and asked slowly.

"That's right, since my sons and ministers are doing these things in the name of the imperial court, then my father should give it some thought, right? I can't let you earn your fame, and I have to pay for it, right?"

"But you don't have to pay all of it. The imperial court can only pay 30%, and the remaining 70% will be borne by your ministers!"

Hu Fei grinned and said flatteringly.

After hearing what Hu Fei said, Pang Yuhai who was standing aside was stunned for a moment, his expression changed, and he hurriedly observed Zhu Yuanzhang's reaction.

Sure enough, after listening to Hu Fei's explanation, Zhu Yuanzhang's entire face became serious and he looked at Hu Fei coldly.

"Okay, it's up to you!"

Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated for a moment, nodded and said, and the serious look on his face was replaced by a chuckle.

Although what Hu Fei just said was a bit insignificant, Zhu Yuanzhang's suggestions about pensions really opened his eyes and he realized that it was feasible.

Therefore, although Zhu Yuanzhang understood that Hu Fei was asking for money from him under the guise of a joke, he readily agreed.

"real?"

Upon hearing this, Hu Fei asked in surprise.

"Of course! Could I still lie to you?!"

Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Hu Fei dissatisfied and said loudly.

"Thank you for your understanding, Father! Don't worry, I will do my best to handle this matter!"

Hu Fei bowed his hands and said happily.

In fact, he just had the attitude of giving it a try, because once it was implemented, it would definitely be a big expense. Although he had plenty of money, he didn't have such a way to spend it.

"Pang Yuhai, conveying my decree, ordered the Ministry of Household Affairs to open a pension fund and count the number of people. All registered citizens in the Ming Dynasty who are over sixty years old can receive it. The imperial court will uniformly distribute it to the state capitals, and then the state governments will distribute the money every month.

into the hands of the people."

"As for the specific amount needed, the Ministry of Household Affairs will calculate it and report it to me. If they don't understand the pension fund, let them ask Hu Fei."

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang turned to look at Pang Yuhai and said in a deep voice.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang agreed to them all, he also kept a cautious eye and handed the matter directly to the Ministry of Household Affairs to prevent Hu Fei from enriching himself without his knowledge.

Moreover, if this matter is handed over to the Ministry of Household Affairs, the people will really be grateful to the court.

Hu Fei naturally understood Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts, but he didn't say much. He just felt at ease and just paid.

"Since my father has agreed, if nothing happens, I will resign. After the Ministry of Household Affairs calculates the specific amount, I will hand over 70% of the required money to the Ministry of Household Affairs."

Hu Fei hesitated for a moment, then raised his hands and said respectfully.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and indicated that Hu Fei could leave.

"etc!"

But just when Hu Fei was about to leave, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly spoke.

"Father, do you have any other instructions?"

Hu Fei was stunned for a moment, stopped hurriedly, turned to look at Zhu Yuanzhang, swallowed and said.

"I heard that you often go to the land of fireworks recently to drink and have fun?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Fei and said with a straight face.

"yes."

Hu Fei shrank his neck and replied pretending to feel guilty.

"As a consort, what kind of behavior does it have to be to hang around in the alleys of fireworks and willows all day long?! How do you want Chang Shu to behave?!"

"Moreover, you are now the commander of the Royal Guards. You have a high and powerful position and are so shabby. How can you convince all the officials in the court? How can I trust you to leave my errands to you?!"

"You are not allowed to go there again!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Fei with a serious face and said seriously.

"My son, I know I was wrong, and I won't do it again in the future."

Hu Fei hurriedly bowed respectfully and replied affirmatively, but a smug sneer flashed in his eyes.

Originally he thought Zhu Yuanzhang was going to regret it, but he didn't expect it was because of this incident.

Immediately, Hu Fei and Zhu Yuanzhang exchanged pleasantries for a few more words, and after flattering him, he said goodbye to Zhu Yuanzhang and left the Yangxin Hall.
To be continued...