The following interpretation of China's ancient Xia, Shang and Western Zhou political systems shows that it is in line with historical facts.

The hereditary system of the throne was implemented in Xia and Shang Dynasties, which replaced the abdication system in primitive society. It is said that after the success of flood control, Yu Xia's prestige rose and he became a sage in people's minds, so he inherited Shun Di's rights and became the highest political leader. Before Yu, the transfer of political rights was usually realized through the abdication system. After Yu's death, Qi, Yu's son, inherited Yu's position, and his political rights evolved from "passing on saints" to "passing on children".

In Shang dynasty, nobles practiced patriarchal clan system with blood as the link, and all clans were political entities. Another major feature of Shang politics is the close combination of theocracy and kingship. All the political affairs of Shang dynasty were decided by divination, and they also ruled the state affairs by this means. The implementation of the enfeoffment system in the Western Zhou Dynasty began in the Zhou Wuwang period.