Through the study of extending innate knowledge, human beings are different from beasts. If someone abandons their innate knowledge, they can be punished by the means used for beasts.
This already elevates the matter from the level of individual morality to national governance, clearly explaining why national governance can implement punishment based on individual morality, and also expounding the theoretical foundation of Wang Mingyi's policy of "giving equal importance to education and punishment."
Therefore, even if you are a practitioner of the merchants' Way, when participating in national governance, you should likewise "extend your innate knowledge" and study moral norms.
Chapter 576