The demonstrated futility of opposing Yuan's military domination can only have made it seem more important to Sun to bring Yuan into the process of ruling the Republic, and to come to terms with his (potential) enemy.
Kesia-siaan melawan dominasi militer Yuan hanya menjadikannya tampak lebih penting bagi Sun untuk membawa Yuan ke proses berdirinya Republik dan lebih baik berdamai dengan musuh (potensial)-nya.