《周礼·地官司徒·叙官》
乡老，每二乡由公一人兼任。
乡老，二乡则公一人。
The rural elders were chosen one from each two hamlets, to be responsible for the duties of an officer.
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Explain the meaning of this Classical Chinese passage in English: 乡老，二乡则公一人。
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The rural elders were chosen one from each two hamlets, to be responsible for the duties of an officer.
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