Still Alive and Growing

Thanks to Heilbroner's The Making of Economic Society, Heilbroner actually mapped out a floor plan to help me develop a stronger economic society. The first main objective: roads will increase military development. In reviewing my Roman notes from class, I remembered learning how the Pax Romana was created from elaborate road systems used for military deployment. From this, their population rose to over a 100million, which, in turn, lead to specialized workers, artisans, engineers, etc. I figured that if it worked for the Romans, then why not try my luck in Civ.
Not surprisingly, expanding the road system was my most effective decision. Instantaneously, military defense increased and the internal society flourished. Like a domino effect, expanding roads lead to building theaters, more extensive libraries, and even temples. Therefore, philosophy, science, and arts grew as a result. The only concern is that I have two established religions, Confucianism and Taoism. While moving these religious leaders around the kingdom, I am growing more and more nervous that two religions will sooner or later cause a religious riot. Since you probably don't know, my kingdom is still in Egypt, so religious diversity is nothing new in that part of the world. Considering Africa's religious variances, I am assuming that having options will be beneficial to the people rather than one strict doctrine. Thankfully, I do not have to be too concerned with clergy matters as of yet. Nevertheless, I am in the Renaissance and thus Christianity will soon be on the rise as well as the exploitation of the church and secular clergy. So, in the meantime, I am enjoying my time successfully strengthening socially, politically, and economically.