Xiao Yan smiled without saying anything, just clapped his hands gently.
The attendants immediately came forward and filled each official's glass with fine wine.
"Come, drink this cup first, and I will explain in detail."
The officials had no suspicion and drank the wine in one gulp.
As soon as the wine went down his throat, Zhao Yuande felt a sharp pain in his stomach and his face suddenly changed: "This wine... is poisonous?!"
Other officials also covered their stomachs, sweating profusely, and some even collapsed to the ground, groaning in pain.
Xiao Yan still had a smile on his face. He slowly stood up and looked down at them: "My Lords, how do you feel?"
Zhao Yuande endured the severe pain and glared at Xiao Yan: "My Lord! What do you mean?!"
Xiao Yan stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly, "It's very simple. This king has surrendered to Pei Yun. I invited you all here today to make a choice for you."
He glanced at everyone and said in a cold voice:
"Those who surrender will receive the antidote and share wealth and prosperity in the future; those who refuse to surrender will die today!"
When the officials heard this, they were shocked.
They thought Xiao Yan had returned in triumph, but they didn't expect that he had actually surrendered to the enemy and committed treason!
Someone struggled and yelled: "Xiao Yan! As a member of the royal family, you dare to betray the court! You..."
Before he could finish his words, Xiao Yan had already drawn his sword and pierced his throat!
Blood splattered on the banquet, and the other officials were suddenly silent.
Xiao Yan shook off the blood on his sword and sneered, "Who else wants to be a loyal minister?"
Zhao Yuande's face turned pale, and he finally bowed his head: "Your humble servant... is willing to submit to Pei Yun..."
Seeing this, the other officials also knelt down and said, "We are willing to submit!"
Xiao Yan nodded in satisfaction, waved his hand and asked someone to bring the writing brush and ink: "Since this is the case, please write down your pledge of allegiance and sign it to show your sincerity."
That night, undercurrents surged in Jingzhou City.
Xiao Yan controlled all the officials with lightning speed and sent his trusted followers to take over the city defense. All 100,000 Jingzhou troops surrendered to Pei Yun, and the entire Jingzhou changed its flag overnight!
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