前呼后拥 [- - - yōnɡ]have a retinue before [in front] and behind; be accompanied by a retinue; be escorted imposingly; with many attendants crowding round; with escorts in front and behind; with a guard in front and rear; with a large retinue:
•¶前呼后拥， 戒备森严。 (Whenever they went out) there was a great fanfare, with people waiting on (them) and guardsswarming all around.