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Wuxing (Five elements: metal wood water fire and soil) is one of the cosmology concepts that serve as the substructucture of the ancient Chinese political ideal. The Wuxing theory development was reflecting Chinese aspect in political geography and social otherness. The theory imply the overlapped between natural world and ultra-natural world in ancient world concept. And indicated dynasty’s legitimacy and impliment ligitimacy in replacing the monarchy. This article aims to investigate influence of Wuxing’s theory on ancient Chinese political affair before Qin dynasty till Han dynasty.