Much better start than my first run at the Count of Braganaca --- the infidels from the south swept up and overran the entire western coast of the iberian penninsula --- it was game over in about 10 years! My second start (post-patch, might have something to do with it) is going better...a few wars between the various brothers in the penninsula, but the muslims are busy fighting amongst themselves too...so other than assisting my liege in a few battles, I've been allowed a bit of time to grow....good luck on your continued run!