Xi Shengmo took hold of the work with such skill and energy that the missionaries stood aside, to a considerable extent, as he established clinics and churches. One of the towns where he worked was Hwochow (modern Huaxian) in Shansi; after his time, Mildred Cable and Evangeline and Francesca French worked there as missionaries for 21 years until they left in 1923. "The ramifications of the Church under the direction of the Chinese Pastorate, in immediate succession to the foundation as laid by Pastor Hsi ... were the joy and gratification of the whole community."
Xi Shengmo grasped the work with such dexterity and vigor that the missionaries stepped back, to a significant degree, as he set up clinics and churches. One of the locations where he operated was Hwochow (modern Huaxian) in Shansi; after his tenure, Mildred Cable and Evangeline and Francesca French served there as missionaries for 21 years until they departed in 1923. "The consequences of the Church under the guidance of the Chinese Pastorate, following closely upon the establishment by Pastor Hsi ... were a source of joy and satisfaction to all."