Emeperor Volum of the Sicilians was proud of what his small gang had managed in such a small time. The entire Island (almost it looks like) was under his control. However, the could see land on the other side. Knowing that being stuck on this island, would in the end result in overpopulation, the only way would be to colonize the mainland. Noone knew how long this mainland was, but the wise men said that it had to be many times farther away then the eye could se. So he would send some of his best men, in small boats.
On Sicily there would now even be constructed roads to ease travel, and to make trade easier, thus increasing the economy.
And in the Great city of Palermo, a academey would be build, a great naval academy, that would train the best naval commanders in the world. And all though there wasnt really much to do on a canno? this would greatly reduce the danger of sinking and increase the range, with trained commanders having the control.
Emperor Volum could no longer wait for the colonization, so tomorrow the first boats would set of, with course for the main land.
Orders:
Expand on the rest of the island (if there are any place left)
Send 100 men over to Italy.
Build roads all over Sicily, to increase economy.
Start wonder: The naval academy?, will train officersm who will get the command of boats, wich will greatly reduce the chances of my boats sinking, and will increase the safe range.