He managed to predict the movements and decisions of the enemy accurately a few times and saved the Wei armies from defeat, such as during a campaign against the rival state of Eastern Wu in which Dong Zhao predicted correctly that there would be an ambush. Highly recognised for his contributions to the state, Dong Zhao was promoted to even higher official positions.
Dong Zhao's ability to accurately forecast enemy actions and decisions allowed him to make crucial decisions that prevented Wei army defeats, such as during a campaign against Eastern Wu where he correctly identified an ambush. This exceptional skill led to his increased influence and promotion within the state.