"Professor, if you are interested in visiting our ship now, I happen to be free to be your guide."
I agreed without hesitation. To tell the truth, this matter has brought me so much confusion and trouble. Knowing him is exactly what I want.
We walked to the back of the restaurant, went through two doors and entered a room about the size of the restaurant. The walls all around are covered with tall ebony inlaid silk bookshelves, and each layer of the bookshelves is filled with beautifully decorated books. In front of the bookshelf is a circle of sofas wrapped in chestnut leather. There is a big table in the middle of the house, with magazines, notebooks and newspapers piled on it. Four translucent frosted glass balls are embedded in the ceiling, emitting soft light, making this elegant library more warm.
To my surprise, my two books were placed in a conspicuous position on the shelf. Perhaps it is because of these two books that the captain is so friendly to me.
"Captain Nemo," I said to him, sitting comfortably on the sofa, "your library can be compared with the court on the ground."
"But, professor, is there a more secluded and quiet place on land than here?" Captain Nemo said, "Will your studio provide you with such a safe and quiet environment at the Paris Museum of Natural History?"
"No, captain, compared with here, my studio is a bit shabby. I'm afraid there are more than 6000 volumes in this library ... "
"* * * There is a volume of 12000, professor. This is my way of understanding land. My Nautilus has been completely isolated from the world since the day it was launched. That day, I bought the last set of books, the last magazine and the last few daily newspapers. From then on, I realized that there would be no more thoughts and works for human beings. Professor, you can choose any of these books. "
"Thank you, Captain," I said. "I believe I will find a lot of wealth in this science classroom."
Walking out of the library and into a door, it turned out to be a magnificent living room.
I was amazed as soon as I entered the room. This is not a living room, but a museum, where all the treasures of nature are gathered. Under the soft light, it seems like a lifetime ago.
The living room is a rectangle with a length of 10 meter and a width of 6 meters, and many the world famous paintings and tapestries are hung on the four walls. Painting and painting are separated by Ming weapons and works of art. All this makes me understand that their owner is a knowledgeable artist.
Captain Nemo seems to have anticipated what I would think. He simply said, "I'm just an amateur."
"Still a music lover?" I pointed to the music scores of some musicians on the grand piano at one side of the room.
"oh! These are just some permanent memories. "
When he said this, he silently leaned against the corner of the carved table, as if lost in deep thinking.
I couldn't bear to disturb him, so I continued to admire the treasure in this room.
In addition to those works of art, all kinds of natural treasures are also placed in a prominent position. They mainly include all kinds of plants, shells and other seafood, which are undoubtedly collected by Captain Nemo himself. There is a fountain illuminated by electric lights in the center of the hall, and the water is sprayed back into a pool made of big shells. The shell of the largest headless mollusk is about 6 meters in circumference, and it is also inlaid with exquisite patterns.
Around the fountain, in a glass cabinet with a copper edge, some of the most precious marine animals were labeled in different categories. Any biologist will definitely faint when he sees them, so my inner ecstasy is understandable.
Looking at these rare treasures with great collection value, I can't help wondering where he got so much money. At this moment, my thoughts were interrupted by him:
"Have you ever seen these shells, professor? I believe they will break every naturalist's glasses, but they are more attractive to me, because they are collected by myself, and no corner of the ocean can escape my search. "
"I can understand, captain, how happy you are to walk in these wealth. You belong to an alien who collects his own treasure. There is no museum of marine life in Europe like your collection. Of course I want to praise these treasures, but what can I praise the treasure ships that carry them? I don't want to pry into your secrets, but I must admit that the engine horsepower, control device and powerful energy of the Nautilus have raised my curiosity. "
"Professor," Captain Nemo replied, "I told you that you are free on board, so you can visit all the places on the Nautilus. I am glad to be your guide."
"I don't know how to thank you, captain, but I can't abuse your kindness and ask at will. I just want to know what these physical devices are for ... "
"Professor, first of all, let's go and have a look at the room I have set aside for you. I want you to know what kind of courtesy you will receive on the nautilus. We still have many opportunities to talk about other things. "
I followed him through a corner of the living room and into a corridor on the ship. He took me to the bow, and I not only walked into a room, but also a beautiful room with a bed, a dresser and many other furniture.
"Your room is next to mine," he said to me. "My room is connected with the living room we have just been to. Are you okay? "
"Thank you very much!"
I followed the captain into his room, but it was simple, with only an iron bed, a desk and simple daily necessities, just like a hermit's residence.
Captain Nemo motioned me to sit in the chair.
"Professor, the question you just asked is actually the most important question on the ship, that is, its energy," he said, pointing to the instrument hanging on the wall. "These instruments are indispensable for the Nautilus. There is one in my room and one in the living room. When I see it, I can know my exact position and actual direction in the ocean. "
"These instruments are also commonly used by navigators," I replied. "I also know their purpose, but these other instruments must be specially prepared for the Nautilus. For example, on this dial, the hands on it can rotate. Is this a fluid pressure gauge? "
"Yes, it communicates with the sea and can tell me the pressure of the sea, so I can know the depth we are in."
"What do those new testers do?"
"Show me the temperature of each water layer on the seabed. This is called a temperature tester."
"I can't guess other uses."
"Professor, since we are here, I might as well introduce you," said Captain Nemo. We have a wide range of energy uses. The captain's life and actions depend on it. It is convenient, powerful and safe, and can provide me with light and heat, as well as mechanical power. This energy is electricity. "
"electricity!" I was shocked.
"Not bad, Professor."
"But, captain, it is impossible for electricity seen in the world today to generate so much power?"
"Yes, professor," he replied, "but my electricity is not ordinary electricity. I can only say so much to you. "
"Captain, I don't want to track you down, but the effect is very unexpected. There is one question that puzzles me the most. I won't blame you if you don't want to answer. Sooner or later, the substances used to generate electricity will be used up, such as zinc. You also said that you have no connection with this land. How will you replenish the electricity after use? "
"I can answer your question," replied the captain. "All my power generation materials come from the sea."
"From the sea?"
"Yes, sir, I have many ways to use coal directly without decomposing sodium or Bunsen batteries."
"Ground coal?" I emphasize this point.
"No, it's underwater."
"Are you mining coal under the sea?"
"Professor, you will see how I mine coal later, just wait patiently, but I reiterate to you that everything I need comes from the ocean: using the ocean to generate electricity and provide light, heat and electricity for Nautilus. In short, electricity is the life of Nautilus. "
It turned out that they used coal to generate electricity and electricity, and electricity created the magic of Nautilus. Various instruments connect all the links on the ship into a unified and harmonious whole through electricity.
Captain Nemo led me on my journey. We walked through the stairwell leading to the platform and saw Conseil and Ned Land wolfing down food in the hut next to them.
The kitchen also uses electricity to cook. A wire is connected below the furnace, and a metal sheet with uniform heat conduction is above the resistance wire. Make the temperature distribution everywhere very harmonious, and use electric heating distiller to produce clean drinking water. Next to the kitchen is a clean and comfortable bathroom, and the water temperature of the faucet can be adjusted at will.
Connected to the kitchen is the studio of the crew, which is 5 meters long. The studio and the computer room are separated by a fourth waterproof board. I walked into the computer room, which was equipped with all kinds of machines.
The whole computer room is about 20 meters long and brightly lit. Logically, it is divided into two parts: one is used to generate electricity, and the other is a machine that uses electricity.
I watched these wonderful devices with great interest.
"Look," Captain Nemo said, "the principle of using electricity is very simple, but it is very powerful. Fax it over there, let the huge electromagnet drive those levers and gears, let the propeller wheel rotate, and the ship will start sailing. "
"What is the maximum speed of that ship?"
"About 50 nautical miles per hour."
But there is still a puzzling problem. How does electricity generate so much energy? Where does this huge energy come from? Is it from the high voltage generated by the new transformer, or is it from a special lever structure that can infinitely strengthen the rotation?
"Captain, can you tell me something about driving?"
"Very simple, professor, when it is driving in the horizontal direction, it can be done by connecting the rudder. There is also a large auxiliary rudder at the stern, which is controlled by pulleys. When it wants to sink or float in the water, it can adjust its position at will by using two longitudinally inclined machine plates installed in the center of the sign lines on both sides of the ship, and it can be manipulated by powerful levers in the ship. When the ship is running horizontally, the engine plate is parallel to the hull. When the position of the engine plate is inclined, the ship will rise or fall along this angle under the action of the propeller. In addition, if I want to climb faster, I will increase the strength of the propeller, so that Nautilus will rise straight under the pressure of water.
"That's great! Captain, "I cried," but can the helmsman see you giving orders underwater? "
"The helmsman is on a special rudder at the top of the ship. There are all kinds of concave and convex glasses on the rudder, so that he can see the route just like standing in front of a mirror. "
"But I want to know how can I ..."
"Behind the helmsman's rudder, there is a bright searchlight that can illuminate the surrounding waters for half a mile."
This explains the phosphorescence phenomenon that puzzles scientists!
"Ah, captain!" I sighed from the bottom of my heart: "Your Nautilus is really an unusual ship!"
"Yes, Professor," Captain Nemo replied emotionally, "I love it as much as I love my own son! Your ship often feels dangerous in the sea, but there is nothing to be afraid of on the nautilus. "
"But how did you secretly build this huge ship?"
"Professor, every part of this ship was sent to me with an anonymous address from different parts of the world. We built a workshop on a desert island at sea. There, my workers, or rather, my companions, completed the Nautilus with me under my guidance. After the assembly was completed, I burned all the traces we left on this island. "
"However, this ship must be very expensive."
"Including all the equipment, it is worth about four or five million francs."
"So you must be a very rich man?"
"Absolutely rich, sir, I can easily repay the billions of debts of France!"
I stared in surprise at the weirdo who told me these things. What kind of person is he?