The Genoese of Galata have submitted.
It was no surprise to Losa, nor did it provoke much resistance from the Genoese, as he had proven that in the face of foreign threats, he was the one who could truly protect his subjects.
This city, though smaller in population compared to Constantinople, at its peak monopolized the Empire's customs privileges, yielding profits ten times greater than Constantinople.
Of course, this figure seems formidable, but in reality, the Empress of these numerous cities, after losing commercial interests and the support of its body, could hardly collect taxes, which accounts for this terrifying ratio.
The Ottoman envoys soon arrived at the court, not just from one faction, but three, one after the other, all seeking the Emperor's coronation and support.
Though the Emperor could not help them, he could surely hinder their affairs.
