What were the Confucian attitudes toward farmers and merchants in Han China?

A.
Farmers were little respected because they worked a lowly job; merchants were highly respected for traveling.

B.
Farmers were highly respected for production of basic goods; merchants were little respected because they did not produce goods.

C.
Farmers were little respected for low social status; merchants were little respected because they did not produce goods.

D.
Farmers were highly respected for production of basic goods; merchants were highly respected for wealth.