23. Bölüm

Mehmed embarks on his conquest with a desire for martyrdom. His success depends on his staff agreeing on the strategy and shaping his policies towards his vizier and the Janissaries. Hamza's wounding affects the Malkoçoğlu tribe and the Rumelia Beylerbeylik, with moves expected from Çandarlı and Zağanos Pasha. Guistiniani suspects Mehmed's spy Mustafa and needs to present proof to Emperor Constantine. Nadia seeks validation from Guistiniani despite her romantic entanglement with Anna. Notaras, implicated in Cardinal Isodor's murder, seeks assistance. Demetrios, grieving his child's death, must decide on his political allegiance. The safe arrival of Mehmed's Şahi cannon is crucial, while the Grejuva master must meet Konstantinos' expectations. Internal conflicts among the Janissaries add tension. These events will determine the outcome of Mehmed's conquest.