The Kuang family has been farming for generations, but they are very diligent and eager to learn. Because his family is poor, he has to help others get an education. He was studying the Book of Songs with a doctor. Because of his diligent study, his understanding of this poem is very unique and thorough. Confucian scholars at that time once said that there was no need to say poetry. Kuang said "The Book of Songs", which means that listening to and explaining "The Book of Songs" can make people frown and feel comfortable, showing a profound understanding of the Book of Songs. But Kuang Heng's career didn't go well at first. According to the regulations of the Han Dynasty, once a doctoral disciple has mastered one of the Six Classics, he can obtain an official position through the examination. A-level students can be doctors, B-level students are Prince Scheeren, and C-level students can only make up literary anecdotes. Kuang Heng got nine subjects, only a C, and was compiled as a history of literary death in Taiyuan County. However, Kuang Heng's profound understanding of The Book of Songs was highly valued by the literati at that time, and Yuan Di, as a prince at that time, also had a special liking for The Book of Songs.
After Yuan Di acceded to the throne, he appointed Kuang Heng as a doctor and moved to be a doctor. At this time, there was a solar eclipse, an earthquake and other disasters in the capital Chang 'an. Kuang Heng took the opportunity to write a letter, citing the Book of Songs to explain the truth of upward action and downward action, and advised Yuan Di to "reduce the palace, save gorgeous ornaments, try the system, repair the inside and outside, be loyal and far clever." "Be a gentle person, quit a humble official, show a white man, and show a way of wanting nothing." Kuang Heng's performance of this book was appreciated by Yuan Di, so Kuang Heng moved to Doctor Guanglu and Prince Shaofu.
In the next few years,
Emperor Han and Yuan liked Confucianism very much, especially The Book of Songs. He has personally listened to Kuang Heng's poems for many times, and he greatly appreciates Kuang Heng's intelligence. Therefore, he appointed Kuang Heng as an ancient scholar. In the third year of Zhao Jian (36 BC), Wei Xuancheng, the prime minister, died of illness, and Kuang Heng, acting as prime minister, sealed the post of Hou Le 'an, assisted the emperor and became the prime minister to handle state affairs. Kuang Heng can be regarded as a typical prime minister because of the Ming Dynasty.
During his tenure, Kuang Heng repeatedly expressed his opinions on the policies of the imperial court, expounded the way of governing the country, and often participated in the research and discussion of state affairs. He was quick to answer questions and spoke legally, which won the trust of Yuan Di. Whenever government ministers discuss government affairs, Kuang Heng always quotes the Book of Songs as the basis, and thinks that "the Six Classics are saints, so they unify the heart of heaven and earth, cherish the return of good and evil, distinguish between good and evil, and understand the meaning of human nature, so that those who do not contradict their nature are also." . Therefore, judging from the six meridians, people's hopes for heaven can be reconciled, and plants and insects can be bred. This is by no means easy. "Kuang Heng's proposition was supported by Emperor Cheng, which is inseparable from the social fashion of advocating Confucianism and emphasizing righteousness from Hanzhong Ye. It was actually a means used by the rulers of the Han Dynasty to rule the people.
In the late period of Yuan Di, eunuch Shi Xian was appointed as the secretariat. He formed a clique for personal interests, controlled state affairs, and encouraged Yuan Di to increase taxes and exploit people. But because of the emperor's luck, no one dared to violate it.