Breathe, son.
Breathe the air that God created.
This grief pains me so, Master.
It's like the entire realm has collapsed on me.
You're burdened by all the cruel deeds.
You're being tested, harshly.
I'm carrying the burden of my martyrs on one side, peace on the other.
I feel like I'm waiting, standing on cinders with bare feet.
Letting Ural go might feel like an unwise decision.
However, this is nothing but another test preparing you for your great future.
You can win only by sacrificing.
Your decisions will be questioned, you'll be broken, you'll gasp for breath.
However, you'll get stronger with each test you pass.
Then, you'll be the father of a generation that'll change the course of history.
Hopefully.
I follow the laws of my faith, and my faith is sound as ever.
I will not yield so long as my voice echoes in this world.
However, I know the cruel will not stop.
They won't refrain from using the pain of those that I love against me.
And that's what's consuming me.
Man is filled with various grievances like a cargo ship is filled with containers.
If you give in to your grief, you'll sink in the sea of truth.
First, rid yourself of your worries.
You do that to protect the cruel and the peace all the same.
You must curb your desires, and take kindly to the harsh remarks
your loved ones make.
It may not be possible for all to see the good hidden in the bad.
What matters is the path you walk.
And with God's permit, your path ends well.
Be at ease.
Thank you.
Up until now, I haven't let my sword get rusty.
But now I see that I must sheathe my sword and fight with my mind.
That's right, Ertuğrul.
The prophet Ali says thus: "The greatest fortune is the mind.
Words uttered by your mind are sharper than any blade."
Then go ahead and fight with your mind, use words as your weapon.
You can't win every fight on the battlefield.
Remember the Treaty of Hudaybiyah that our prophet signed despite the opposition
from his companions.
He was agonizing over not being able to see Kaaba again,
but he blessed this agreement to prevent the spill
of any more Muslim blood.
Because every believer he could lose
meant that he'd stray farther from his goal.
Executing Ural will not lead you to victory, son.
However, if you protect the peace and fight with your mind,
then this will surely lead you to victory.
Sir, you called?
Bamsi.
Head for the fort, talk to Helena, see if you can make her talk.
Ask her if she's willing to work with us in punishing her father's killers.
And visit Haçaturyan and Dumrul and see if they have anything to say.
-As you wish, sir. -Come on! Godspeed.
Samsa.
Ride for the Cavdar camp. Meet with Aliyar Bey.
Tell him that I'm going to release Ural
in order to stop this escalating blood feud.
However, tell him not to worry.
I'll make a deal with Emir Sadettin.
I'll never let Ural become their leader.
If Emir Sadettin supports Ural in his leadership,
thus disregarding our deal...
then we shall strike with our swords.
If he doesn't, then I'll congratulate Aliyar Bey's leadership personally myself.
-As you wish, sir. -Go now, Godspeed.
Where is Ertuğrul Bey?
-Your Highness. -Ertuğrul Bey.
I hope you lost sleep thinking over my words.
Ural Bey attempted to escape last night.
His grief and anger are growing.
What would you do if they told you that your son died?
You asked me to release him for the peace and the good of Turkmen tribes.
What if he managed to escape? What would happen then?
But he failed, right?
If you release him, he'll be under my command.
If he crosses the line and attempts to take revenge on you, I'll get him.
What if he runs for the leadership?
I wouldn't meddle with that.
You know as well as I do that he has a right.
Before this, Emir Sadettin,
I'd like to make sure that you'll obey Sultan's orders in peace.
Are you doubting me?
What's on your mind?
I don't want Ural to be their new bey.
Not even you can stop what that may entail.
Are you underestimating the power of Seljuk Sultanate?
I convinced the families of my dead men to release Ural.
Their mothers, their wives,
want peace, not gold.
They want peace between the two tribes.
So be it. That's what befits the Kayi tribe.
However, my only condition is that Aliyar becomes the bey.
I will say it now. Talk to the other beys.
Convince them to choose Aliyar.
I know you're powerful enough to do that.
What if they disregard me and opt to elect Ural?
The power of our country is in your hands.
Are you underestimating the power of our country, or your own abilities?
If you can't even guarantee this, why are we even here?
Then, there is not much I can do.
It's almost time for execution. Excuse me.
Wait! Stop!
Alright, I'll go along with it.
But what if Ural convinces the other beys to choose him?
-What happens then? -Then there'll be no peace, Your Highness.
I'll be the one to break the peace.
We'll both suffer the consequences of your inability to keep your promise.
Then, tell him your decision.
Did you decide, Ertuğrul Bey?
I don't have the right to decide on my own.
I consulted with my people.
They want peace as well.
For the good of our tribes,
I accept the diet for Ural.
Our God is all forgiving.
He pardons all and loves those who do so.
This decision of yours will surely bring peace upon this land.
-Hopefully. -Hopefully.
So, Ural Bey, you attempted to escape last night.
I was going to avenge my father and my child, if I could.
And you hold me responsible for your uncontrollable greed?
The reason you are here, and why all those brave men died,
is nothing but your greed.
You'll not find peace even if you should take my head.
Now, take me away and get it over with.
I talked to the families of my dead men.
They want to release you.
They don't want the diet for their husbands, sons, brothers.
Do you know why?
Because you've gone through things worse than death.
You lost your loved ones because of your greed.
Dying would be a way out for you.
Not to mention the catastrophe it'd cause to both our tribes.
That's why we decided to let you live, so that you may repent all your life.
To stop this blood feud, and prevent any more deaths.
They want the diet for their dead to be at peace.
Now, leave.
However, remember this.
I'll know every step you take, I'll watch every breath you take.
If you make one wrong move,
you'll find me before you.
Dogan.
At last, you've learned how to be fair, huh, Ertuğrul Bey?
And you're still threatening me.
However, you're not aware of the games they're playing behind our backs.
I told you I was innocent, but alas.
Because of your obstinacy, I lost my father, my son!
How will you
continue living knowing this, Ertuğrul Bey?
Now, go.
I don't want to see you in this inn again.
Men!
I thought I was walking to my death on this path, now I walk to my freedom.
You can keep this rotten inn!
Stop talking, or I won't be responsible for what happens.
You're not with your men this time, Turgut Alp.
Don't test my patience.
And what if I do?
Then, I'll send you to hell, to where your Aykiz is.
Turgut!
I ordered you to take him away, not to kill him.
The arrow you shot into my son was like a knife in my heart.
And the pain is still throbbing, Ural.
This slap will make sure you don't forget your deeds.
For a brave man, being slapped is worse than eating embers.
Either you settle down, or I'll keep on slapping you.
Take him.
Calm down, Foreman Haçaturyan. What happened?
Uh!
Keep your voice down! Don't call me by my name.
You'll call me Alvin.
Dumrul, mind what you say!
What did I say?
Helena! Welcome, m'lady!
May your joy be everlasting, Merchant Alvin.
Please, forgive us. We're a bit excited.
You see, we got a new shop, and a lot of coins to earn.
You're too excited for an experienced merchant.
Umm...
Never lose your enthusiasm, as they say.
That's the first thing you should know about tradesmanship, taught by my master.
Anyway, what do you think? Will you give us the shop?
I have many fond memories about this shop.
When I was a child, my father gave this place to a merchant.
I'd come here every chance I got.
His name was Arsen.
You remind me of him, Alvin.
That's why I'll give you this shop.
You couldn't have made me happier, Helena.
You may come here to take a break every chance you get, m'lady.
Please don't hit me!
When the cunning jackals attack, the horses lean on each other.
So whatever...
comes running up from behind, gets kicked in the face.
Now,
that's how we should be, tight-knit.
So that once those devils attack, we may have allies that'll protect us.
That's why, either Aliyar is elected the leader, or...
we'll take our revenge on those that go back on their word.
-Blessed be our holy war! -Yes, sir!
Show mercy! Please!
Please, mercy!
There's an order in this fort.
It seems the late governor spoiled you all.
I'm the governor now.
I won't forgive any merchant that doesn't pay their tax on time.
Sir, my dear sir!
The business is going bad, we can't sell our produce.
We're in a pinch, please show mercy!
-Please, stop! -Don't, please!
I see you still don't realize the situation we are in.
We are at war!
How can we fight if you don't pay your taxes?
We're laying down our lives for you
and you can't lay down a few coins!
Those who don't pay their taxes, should not expect protection from us.
Get the hell out of here!
This will be our warning. Flog him!
Show mercy!
Don't do this!
Show mercy!
-May I enter, sir? -Come in, Kutluca.
Sir, Samsa Alp wants to talk to you, with your permission.
Yes, Samsa Alp?
Aliyar Bey, I brought news from Ertuğrul Bey.
He said he'd release Ural Bey to protect the peace.
What did you say?
This is what he said.
He wants you to relax. He won't let Ural be the leader.
That's why he made a deal with Emir Sadettin.
All the beys under Emir Sadettin's command will vote for you.
And if they break their promise,
Ertuğrul Bey said we would retaliate with swords.
Samsa, how could he trust Emir Sadettin?
God, what's the meaning of this?
Protect us from this looming doom!
Hopefully, sir. Excuse me.
I hope things go as Ertuğrul Bey planned.
Or it will be a bloodbath.
I'll keep Ertuğrul Bey informed from moment to moment.
I hope I shoot my arrows in good news.
I hope so, too.
I hope so.
Enough! Give it to me! Move!
No!
Enough!
Vasilius!
What do you think you are doing?
My father entrusted these people to me.
Don't you see that they're going through hardship?
Let the man go.
Let him go, you'll kill him!
Your father was just as compassionate.
And look what happened! Nobody is paying their taxes.
They won't listen to reason. Don't interfere.
When the enemy attacks your keep,
you won't need coins, but these men that trust you, Governor Vasilius.
Move!
-Are you okay? -May God protect you, Helena.
-Come. -Somebody help this poor man.
Are you all right?
You...
Thank you, as well.
-Who are you? -I'm Merchant Alvin.
I work at the shop over there.
I'll be working with you now.
-Welcome. -Welcome.
-May you earn a lot! -May God protect you!
-Welcome. -May God protect you.
He's a cruel man.
May God help us all.
I'm grateful to you, Alvin.
Let's carry you over to your shop and clean your wounds, okay?
Come now.
-May God protect you! -Come on.
May God protect you.
Oh dear!
Helena Hatun!
-Bamsi! -Listen.
Why are you here?
Listen, Helena, I must tell you something.
I mean, Ertuğrul Bey wants to tell you something.
He says the head of the snake is in this keep.
Helena, be careful.
You know, your father trusted us to protect the peace.
Petrus and that dog Laskaris appeared out of the blue.
We don't know how Vasilius got them.
Helena, you must help us now
so that we may solve this together.
I'll do whatever I can, Bamsi.
Trust me.
You're the best! Well done!
Helena, tell me.
How are you? Are you all right?
Actually, I'm not, Bamsi.
What? What happened?
Vasilius.
It feels like...
he wants to tell me something.
I mean, he hasn't said it clearly yet but it's obvious what he wants.
I'm afraid,
he wants to marry me.
Bamsi.
Bamsi!
Come to your senses, big guy!
Why are you here?
I came on Ertuğrul Bey's orders.
Then why are you walking around like a corpse?
Foreman Haçaturyan!
That bastard Vasilius wants to marry Helena.
Bamsi! Enough!
Old man.
Isn't it such a shame?
That hyena would hurt her!
Hold on. Nothing's happened yet.
Plus, Helena is a clever girl. She wouldn't marry that madman.
-She wouldn't, right? -Of course not!
I'm the master of gold, I know this well.
Helena is gold, while Vasilius is iron.
Iron and gold never mix together.
Helena deserves a man with heart of gold like you.
Come on!
Come now! We have good news for Ertuğrul Bey.
May I enter?
Come in, Your Highness.
Any news from my Ural, Your Highness?
Ural Bey's innocence has been proven.
The emir of Seljuks is doing his best
in the name of justice.
Ural Bey is released for a diet.
Is that true, Your Highness?
Where is he now?
He's on his way here. He should be here any moment now.
Aslıhan.
I told you I'd keep my promise.
Then I shall keep my promise too.
We will marry after the meeting, Your Highness.
Then let me attend the meeting now.
You know, your brother will stand for the leadership.
What if my brother Ural isn't elected?
I'll do everything within my power to ensure that.
Don't you worry.
-Welcome, sir. -Thank you, Turgut.
-We're all ready, just as you ordered. -Well done.
-Has Ural returned yet? -Emir Sadettin arrived first.
We saw Ural galloping towards the camp as well.
We will either go and congratulate Aliyar Bey's victory,
or we'll go to take Ural Bey's head.
Welcome home, sir.
-Çolpan! -Ural!
Brother!
I'm so lucky to be blessed with a sister like you, Aslıhan.
You didn't leave me or my wife alone.
I won't forget this.
Thank God you are back.
I came back without a stain on my character, Çolpan.
Qadi released me, I'm free now.
Our baby...
No more grieving.
No more sadness.
Now is the time for revenge.
I'll take what's rightfully mine, Çolpan.
I'll take it all.
We will elect the bey of our tribe now.
May God be with us.
Amen.
Am I interrupting?
Not at all, Your Highness.
You're most welcome, Your Highness.
I've come to ensure the election
is carried out in fairness, in the name of Seljuk Sultanate.
I do hope this election
ends in good faith, and in fairness.
-Thank you, Your Highness. -Thank you.
Go ahead.
You may sit.
There is no unanimous agreement among the beys.
So they have to vote.
Honorable beys of Cavdar Tribe!
Just as I've been absolved of all the blame,
I've now been absolved of the blame put on me by Batuhan.
Qadi has released me.
Now, there's nothing holding me back from standing for the leadership.
I hereby announce my candidacy to continue my father's legacy.
I've talked to Qadi about it. Ural is telling the truth.
He may stand for the leadership.
Then we now have three candidates for the leadership
May God bless us with a good result.
Amen.
Subtitle translation by Tuğçe Erteki