Upon hearing Gu Hang say that he would at least deploy some troops and take some actions no matter what, Galaraldo had basically no objections left.
Preserving strength and showing attitude, what's not to like about that?
Even the old timers on Holy Terra, if they want to criticize, they would have to consider what the others are all about.
With all other imperial regional forces in disarray and everywhere being severely rattled, it's rare to find a direction without major incidents; they should be content and not force others into a death trap—Is Galaraldo, the newly appointed head of the Military Affairs Department, incapable of wielding a sword?
Even now, his thinking was beginning to shift:
"We should probably pay attention to risk management, right? What if we lose..."