During Emperor Shunzong's Reign
In 805, Emperor Dezong died and was succeeded by his severely ill son Emperor Shunzong. Emperor Shunzong's associate Wang Shuwen became very powerful, and a group of officials gathered around him. Many of those persons were imperial censors serving under Wu, and as Wu despised Wang, he did not treat these associates of Wang's with great respect. Further, when Wu was put in charge of managing the construction of Emperor Dezong's tomb, Wang's associate Liu Yuxi wanted to serve as Wu's deputy but was denied the position. Further, when Wang wanted to draw Wu into his party, Wu resisted. Wang therefore had Wu made a member of the staff of Li Chun the Crown Prince. Li Chun thus got the chance to meet Wu at his investiture as crown prince.
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