Second he laid down the bricks.
Both religious and lay administration was started by him. He created dioceses and counties, the first to help the job of the Church (whom helped his job in return, he was able to set up an archdiocese as well, at least one), the second ensured that his power reached all parts of his country. He established fortified centers in all the counties and ensured they are staffed with soldiers and they are provisioned well. He created semi-military semi-judical offices (comes), and appointed his loyal servants to lead each country, to defend the lands, and administer justice, or mobilize the local military when the king goes on campaigns.