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.
This triggered a reaction from the Ming dynasty, who invaded Vietnam under the guise of restoring the deposed Trần dynasty. In 1406, 215,000 Chinese troops crossed the border led by generals Zhang Fu and Mu Sheng; they swiftly defeated Hồ Quý Ly's army, conquered Vietnam, and renamed it Jiaozhi.