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The agreement must be broken at once.
I don't know how long I can take this.
Even Emir Sadettin found it hard to believe we agreed to the terms.
It's too much, even for them.
We're going to break it without handing over a single gold coin.
My brave father...
I accepted whatever you said...
so as not to oppose you.
But my brother Ural poisoned you.
Now, I will do my utmost to stay loyal to my brother Aliyar's legacy,
and preserve the tribe you fought so hard to establish.
I agreed to marry that man...
to stay loyal to your memories...
and ensure our tribes remain united.
I know if my brother Aliyar was here he would support the decision I made.
However...
I will need your forgiveness, Father.
These are significant concessions, my Sultan.
This is a victory.
Money alone
will not enough to relieve those Muslims who are suffering, Sadettin.
We fight in the name of God's justice, not for gold. Don't you know that?
And the emperor will no doubt break the agreement
the moment he believes we are in any way weakened.
It isn't only the Nicaea Empire,
the whole world is waiting for us to be wounded.
Gold will be no use to us when they appear on our borders.
There is cruelty in every corner of the world.
That's the reason why our march to the east is so necessary, my Sultan.
Our state is capable of handling both the Mongols and the Ayyubid Dynasty.
May God make you victorious on your campaign, my Sultan.
On our campaign, Ertuğrul Bey.
I want you to join the war, too.
I am entrusting to you and your warriors
the defence of our eastern borders when I march against the Ayyubid Dynasty.
You will repel any possible attacks by the Mongols
while I'm away dealing with the Ayyubids.
As you command, my Sultan. They shall not pass.
But... have no fear for what you leave behind.
Emir Sadettin will take care of these lands until we return.
As you command, my Sultan.
Until Ertuğrul Bey comes back, these lands will be safe in my hands.
I'll inform the Turk tribes and gather our best alps, my Sultan.
They will be honored to fight under your banner.
I have no doubts about the loyalty and competence of our brave warriors.
Our country will rise up upon the shoulders of these brave men.
Take all necessary precautions and prepare your men, Ertuğrul Bey.
Yes, my Sultan.
We will meet them on Kurt Hill...
and make our way from there to our eastern borders.
Ertuğrul Bey...
In the time I have known you, you have never disappointed me.
I believe appointing you as margrave
was the right decision and one that will benefit our state.
May your cunning be as sharp as your sword.
May our unity last forever and may our army be victorious.
Amen.
May God help you in your endeavors.
Henceforth, I entrust you with the responsibility to make decisions.
I will never forget this day.
The concessions we were forced to make because of the stupidity of a commander
have taught me something important.
Never underestimate your enemy,
and always fight honorably.
Those responsible are buried in the ground now.
It's we who have to suffer the consequences.
The Turks have stopped for now, Ekaterina.
But you should hurry.
Your emperor chose you for a task.
Remember, your rights were granted to you for this purpose.
We are not the only ones who want Ertuğrul dead.
We'll do it together.
Choose your allies carefully.
Remember... If Ertuğrul doesn't die you lose all your privileges.
I've already lost what's important.
I have nothing to fear and nothing to lose.
The problem of Karacahisar Castle has been dealt with.
Thanks to the agreement we struck Karacahisar is no longer a threat to us.
God bless your efforts, son.
You deserve this victory. God bless you in your battles.
Thank you, Mother.
May God watch over you, my Bey. May your victories be everlasting.
But there is something even more pressing we have to deal with.
What is it, son? You've only just got back.
Who else is there to oppose you?
Mother, the Ayyubids' army is marching towards our borders.
It's a threat to our state.
Our Sultan is marching to meet them.
He wants the Turkmen tribes to act as the front line
along the eastern borders while he is away.
What are you saying, my Bey?
We promised to endure any pain and hardship for our state, Halime Hatun.
-Turgut. -Yes, my Bey.
Send Gunkut, Samsa, Dumrul and Abdurrahman to the Turkmen tribes.
Have them gather their best alps.
You go to the Cavdar Tribe. Take some of Aslıhan Hatun's alps.
We rendezvous at Kurt Hill tomorrow.
We will have to postpone your marriage.
-Let Aslıhan Hatun know. -As you command, my Bey.
Dundar Bey, you will act as Bey of the tribe in my absence.
Artuk Bey... you will be coming with me.
As you command, my Bey.
I want you by my side not just for your bravery but because of your experience.
I'd die for you, my Bey.
Brother... I wish I could come and fight alongside you.
The tribe needs a bey, Dundar, you know that.
-The tribe is your responsibility. -Have no fear on that score, my Bey.
Dear God...
-What is this, Eminence? -Out!
What do you think you are doing?
You have already made a fool of me and now you distract
our sultan at this vital time with this matter?
I have nothing to hide from anyone. Our sultan wanted to know about it.
The place for it is right here. It cannot leave here.
Are you going to keep on humiliating me, Aslihan?
I'm not trying to humiliate anyone! Do not think to take your anger out on me!
You convinced our sultan and sought to...
use him against me, right?
So, what will you do when our sultan marches away?
You didn't know, did you?
And what about Ertuğrul?
He was supposed to protect you, right?
Alas, he is also marching away.
And... no one knows if or when they'll ever come back.
May God aid our warriors in their battles.
I don't fear anyone but God.
I have never looked to anyone for support except for God's holy support--
I made you an offer,
and it's still on the table.
Stop being stubborn and just choose a bey for your tribe.
Let me help you.
Let me conclude our marriage.
There is no such thing as "our marriage", Eminence.
Ertuğrul Bey, with God's help, had Turgut Alp ask for my hand.
And you said?
Turgut Alp and I are to be married.
If he marches to war, then I will wait for him to return.
And you should give up on this delusion.
You don't realize what you're saying.
You...
You don't realize what you are saying!
God, please protect me and my loved ones
from this man's rage.
Eminence!
-Are you all right? Healer! -Stop!
I don't need anyone.
Listen to me, Cabir...
Send a messenger to Karacahisar Castle at once.
Yes, sir.
-To whom, exactly? -To Ekaterina.
The message will be Ertuğrul's death sentence.
-May I come in? -Come in, son.
-Greetings. -Greetings.
As you know, at our sultan's invitation, we are to march to the east.
You know, it's time for war.
I'm here to ask for your prayers and your blessings.
Those who carry good intentions will secure a good outcome, son.
Our prayers are with you.
If I have blessings to give, you have them.
We've made many memories over the years we've spent together.
You should give me your blessings, too.
Of course, you have my blessings.
God does not leave alone those who embrace his cause, son.
You want to wave the glorious flag of Islam
in every corner of the world.
You aim to provide justice and eliminate cruelty.
God will certainly be on your side.
God says in the story of The Heifer,
"Fighting has been enjoined upon you while it is hateful to you.
But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you;
and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you.
And God Knows, while you know not."
Our prophet trusted only in God
when he was travelling to Medina.
And God did not leave him alone.
He protected him with the web of a spider.
You too should count on God's help.
Your march will shine like a beacon of hope to the oppressed.
You'll be the protector of innocent children,
crying mothers and the poor.
Be a servant to your holy cause so that you may be glorious.
But remember, son, it is being a servant of God which is itself glorious.
Use your power to frighten only the cruel.
To provide hope to the oppressed.
To spread justice in the world.
To rise against cruelty.
And always remember these verses from The Family of Imran.
"Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us,
and grant us from your mercy.
Indeed, you are the bestower."
May you have good fortune and may God help you
in all your endeavors, Ertuğrul Bey.
God bless you.
Bamsi.
How will my heart endure your absence, Bamsi?
I'll be left incomplete when you leave.
You'll get used to it. You'll get used to it.
You'll endure it. I'll go and come back before you know it.
It's hard to get used to it, Bamsi.
There seems always to be a battle.
When you leave in the morning
I know you'll be back in the evening and I wait for you.
This time no one knows when you'll be back.
How can I bear it?
My beloved Hafsa... My beloved. Please don't be sad.
Come here, come, my Hafsa...
Come here.
Hafsa, I know our being apart is hard. But we will be together again soon.
My Hafsa, barbarians are on our borders.
If we don't force them back many innocents will die.
Patience is a sour thing, but its fruit is sweet.
Bamsi, what if something happens to you?
I can't live without you. I have no one else, Bamsi.
Don't talk like that. Would I ever leave you alone?
I'll be back before you know it. Please don't worry.
-My lady, may I enter? -Yes.
My lady, a messenger brought this. He wouldn't say who it's from.
Ertuğrul will be on Kurt Hill tomorrow. Have him experience hell on that hill.
Emir Sadettin.
I know it's you.
May I come in, Aslıhan Hatun?
Come in, Kirca.
Welcome, Turgut Alp.
-Thank you, Aslıhan Hatun. -Please sit.
Thank you. But I have something important to say.
Our Sultan has marched his army against the Ayyubids.
The alps of the Turk tribes will act as an advance guard
under Ertuğrul Bey's command against the Mongols.
We would like the alps of the Cavdar Tribe to join us if you will permit it.
The wishes of our Sultan and of Ertuğrul Bey are orders I live to fulfil.
I had the warriors get ready as soon as I heard about the march.
When did you learn about the march?
Emir Sadettin told me.
He has a loose tongue.
I hope he didn't say anything to upset you.
Don't worry. His words can't upset me.
Put your mind at rest.
Very well.
Ertuğrul Bey says we should postpone our wedding ceremony,
if you agree to it.
Ertuğrul Bey thought correctly.
We'll do what's required when you come back.
Then if you will excuse me, I'd like to check on the warriors.
Kirca will show you the way.
Guards!
Sir, news has arrived from our scouts at the inn.
The sultan is on his way to Konya with his army.
You can leave.
So, the sultan took a big bite out of us and left.
Isn't that what we wanted?
I won't get what I want until Ertuğrul dies, Ekaterina.
I will deliver Ertuğrul's head to you without disrupting the peace.
Without disrupting the peace... how?
The time has come.
Ertuğrul will go to Kurt Hill near Konya tomorrow.
Right after the sultan... What are they up to?
It's up to you to find out.
Just as it's up to you to send Ertuğrul straight to hell.
You will be his executioner.
How did you find out about this?
I was told of it by someone I trust.
How do we know your contact is trustworthy?
Because he wants Ertuğrul dead more than anyone.
Who?
You'll know who they are when you finally learn to trust me.
May I come in, Aslıhan Hatun?
Come in, Turgut Alp.
I've been expecting you. I had a guest tent made ready for you.
You should rest tonight.
Thank you, Aslıhan Hatun. Thank you.
I talked to the alps. They are as sharp as a sword and just as brave.
They're all excited at the prospect of fighting alongside Ertuğrul Bey.
I understand their enthusiasm, they'll be with their brothers once more
and fighting alongside them.
I chose unmarried warriors.
If anything should happen to them
they will leave no wives behind, waiting for their return.
Except for you.
It's been a long time since someone waited for me.
I know very well what it's like to wait and then to lose.
But you made the right decision.
We'll be on our way first thing tomorrow.
-Excuse me. -Turgut Alp.
This dagger is for you.
I'd like you to have it.
Thank you, Aslıhan Hatun.
This dagger... will remind me someone is waiting for me.
I'm grateful.
Guards!
My boy!
I hope you come back safe and sound.
May God help you and protect you.
Come back safe and sound. God bless you.
Protect each other.
My Halime...
Whenever you send me into battle with tears in your eyes,
I leave a part of me here. I can't think straight.
I'm strong, but my heart is soft, Ertuğrul.
Don't you understand? I'm in love. I'll miss you.
I'll cry, I'll wait, but I'll stay patient.
May my tears be your comrades.
May my love be your shield.
May the blue skies be your friend and the brown soil your companion.
Share your secrets with them until I come back.
If you listen to the wind... you'll hear me.
The rain will pour my love for you.
My Halime.
I entrust my children and my home to you.
You are the bearer of life, a mother.
You are the beloved one. You are God's gift to me.
Be patient and stay strong.
May God protect you, Ertuğrul.
I know he will protect you.
He will send you back to my arms.
Father, I'm ready! Mother, we're going on a march.
Who will protect your mother if you come with me?
Who will protect our tribe?
I talked to the alps, they will protect it.
No, you've not to leave your mother alone.
You are to lead the tribe while I'm away.
When will we go and fight together, Father?
We'll go to war together when Savci has grown up.
May God deliver you from evil, Halime.
Gündüz.
Come back safe to us.
-Thank you, my boy. -Protect my sons.
May God protect our sons.
Come on, brother.
-May God help you. -Come back...
-May you be victorious. -Amen.
Dear God, protect these brave men fighting for your cause.
Spare them for their families and children.
Live long, brave warriors.
-May God help you. -Come back safe and sound.
May God protect our Ertuğrul Bey.
To the parents who send their sons...
to be martyrs, if that's what it takes, know this...
God sees everything
and he is aware of your sacrifice.
We live to spread the justice of God.
We know our dying is to come together with God.
But we will live.
For God, for the state.
For our traditions.
If we live, our state lives.
If we live, our traditions live.
If we live, our tribe lives.
We will oppress the sound of cruelty.
We will make those brutes kneel before our swords.
Our faith will shake the earth.
We have one arrow for every heathen
and a thousand warriors to protect us from their one arrow.
We are Turks. We have been never afraid.
And we will not ever be afraid.
We will not!
-We will not give up! -We will not give up!
-We will succeed! -We will succeed!
-Allahuakbar! -Allahuakbar!
Allahuakbar!
Allahuakbar! Allahuakbar!
-Take care of the tribe, Dundar. -May God protect you, brother.
Thank you.
I have such a brave son that even the skies envy me.
I have such a brave son...
that I can't give enough blessings to you. You deserve more than I can give.
Go on, son. Go.
Go on if our state is to live on,
if the enemy are not to walk upon the soil of our state,
if our flag is to wave freely. Go on, son.
Be a martyr if that's what it takes.
We won't shed a single tear even if our hearts cry a river.
Mother, pray for me.
Your prayers will be my shield.
-Come back safe. -May God watch over you.
Come on, Alps! A battle awaits us!
Brave warriors of Cavdar tribe,
I know each one of you volunteered to go on this march.
I have no doubt that the warriors of the Cavdar tribe will act bravely
under the command of Ertuğrul Bey.
Many other Turk tribes will accompany you in this march
and victory will bring power for our state and honor to our tribe.
May God bless us in this battle.
Amen!
Amen.
I will pray for you, I will pray that you come back
to your loved ones as soon as possible.
Turgut, Master Alp,
I entrust these brave warriors to you.
They are first entrusted to God,
and second to Ertuğrul Bey, Aslıhan Hatun.
Alps!
My Bey, this looks like the work of bandits.
They ambushed these poor people.
There are wounded people here, my Bey. Let me have a look at them.
Keep on your guard. Alps!
Take both sides of the road. Ready your bows!
-Be careful, Bamsi. -Yes, my Bey.
Artuk Bey!
Show your face, you bastard.
I will make you pay for what you've done to my warriors.
I bear witness... that there is no god but God,
and that Muhammad is his messenger...
Subtitle translation by Ediz Faruk Gulfirat