Claim the land and shape your empire in every detail, from smallest houses to largest works, plantations and military buildings. Construct it's vital infrastructure such as roads, bridges, fortifications and qanats (persian aqueducts). Make sure you choose optimal location for
each link in the chain of your growing economy.
Mind the amount of resources and secure growth of your population. A properly managed empire never runs out of crops, gold or hands willing to work. Society living under your rule consists of people with their problems and aspirations. Provide them with opportunities of education and trade and settle their disputes to avoid internal unrest.
Once your city prospers you will need more land for your growing society and economy.
Build your army and fleet to conquer both land and sea providing your people with safety
and welfare. Hostile eyes will sooner or later grow jealous of your riches.
