李吉甫
Later in the year, Emperor Shunzong passed the throne to Li Chun (as Emperor Xianzong). Once Emperor Xianzong took the throne, he had Wu Yuanheng restored to the position of deputy chief imperial censor, and it was said that Wu was fair and organized, earning the respect of many. He was soon made the deputy minister of census (戶部侍郎, "Hubu Shilang"). In spring 807, Wu was made "Menxia Shilang" (), the deputy head of the examination bureau (門下省, "Menxia Sheng"), and made a "de facto" chancellor with the title "Tong Zhongshu Menxia Pingzhangshi" (), along with Li Jifu.