李逢吉
In 816, Wang was made "Zhongshu Shilang" (), the deputy head of the legislative bureau, as well as chancellor "de facto" with the title "Tong Zhongshu Menxia Pingzhangshi" (). In 817, there was an occasion when Emperor Xianzong wanted to make one of his close associates, Zhang Su (), a high-level consultant, drawing a strenuous objection from the chancellor Li Fengji — and this was partially responsible for Emperor Xianzong's removing Li Fengji and making him a military governor ("Jiedushi"). Wang and fellow chancellor Cui Qun also objected to Zhang's commission, but eventually allowed Zhang to serve as acting consultant.