 This was partly a matter of opportunism as the intervention by Chinese troops led to subsequent exile of the rival Daewongun in Tianjin and the expansion of Chinese influence in Korea, but it also reflected an ideological disposition also shared by many Koreans toward the more comfortable and traditional relationship as a tributary of China.The "Sadaedang", was a group of conservatives, which included not only the Min Yeong-ik from the Min family but also prominent political figures including Kim Yun-sik and Eo Yun-jung that wanted to maintain power with China's help.Although the members of the "Sadaedang" supported the enlightenment policy they favored gradual changes based on the Chinese model.