Shen was sent to Shenxi province as Commissioner for Prefectural and Military Affairs. There, in 1081, he organised an advance against the Tanguts winning major victories and extending the control of the Sung dynasty over new regions.
Shen ay ipinadala sa Shenxi probinsya bilang komisyonado para sa Prefecture at Military Affairs. Doon, sa 1081, siya organised isang isulong laban sa mga nanalong Tanguts malalaking tagumpay at pagpapalawak ng kontrol ng Sung dinastya sa bagong mga rehiyon.