This provoked a response from the Ming dynasty, who invaded Vietnam under the pretext of restoring the deposed Trần dynasty. In 1406 215,000 Chinese troops crossed the border commanded by generals Zhang Fu and Mu Sheng; they quickly defeated Hồ Quý Ly's army, conquered Vietnam, and renamed the country Jiaozhi.
The Ming dynasty responded to this event by invading Vietnam under the pretense of restoring the Trần dynasty. In 1406, 215,000 Chinese troops led by generals Zhang Fu and Mu Sheng crossed the border and defeated Hồ Quý Ly's army, conquering Vietnam and renaming it Jiaozhi.