Since it's like this, let Bai Jinxiu lead the people to greatly praise the Emperor for not being influenced by personal feelings and for being just and impartial! Even when dealing with his legitimate son, King Xin, he showed no mercy, proving himself to be the most sage and enlightened ruler in the entire world!
Let the Bai family members lead the people in shouting that they believe the Emperor will fairly handle King Liang's attempts to slander the Bai family!
The people's high praises would reach the Emperor's ears. An Emperor who craved a good reputation did not particularly favor the submissive Prince Liang. Wouldn't he deal with King Liang for the sake of a good name?!
Bai Qingyan wanted the people to place a high hat of virtue on the Emperor's head!
Forcing was not only about the powerful momentum seen when knocking on the Wude Gate last time, using hard tactics. The virtuous hat often made people more frightened yet unable to avoid it.