 Complete the following phrase:  In June 1791 Ernst Marschall von Bieberstein entered military service as a lieutet in the district militia Kreiskontingent under the command of Prince William of Nassau-Usingen. However, he was already destined, in the longer term, for a career in and after a year of military service he made the switch, taking a post as Court and Government Assessor. Despite his relative youth, in 1793 he travelled to The Hague on a diplomatic mission. However, he found himself arrested and detained by French troops. He was evidently soon released, since his political career serving the Duchy of Nassau took off. He was appointed a later in 1793, and in 1795 became a member of the Privy Council. Further promotion followed, and he emerged as one of the most influential members of the government. The pressing issue of the times was the 