Grab the small rebel city just above you, on the left. (Segesta?) War with the Gauls is going to come, build up a sizeable force and take the two cities(Patvium and something) to cement your holdings in Northern Italy.
You can then expand eastwards, there are two/three (One may be taken) rebel cities that way, but this may lead to war with Germany/Thrace/Dacia/Macedon.
Westward is another rebel city, then Gaul. A good way to proceed if you are looking to hold in one spot is to take that city, then either go northward or eastward.
You can also naval-grab Caralis, the island west of Italy. Do this early or someone else may grab it.
Eventual directions should be to control Iberia, right up through germany, to the Sycthia border. the Brutii should go through Greece and into Asia minor, while the Scipii should come up against the Egyptians, down through carthage and Numidia.
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